Good September for most hedge fund strategies

October 17, 2018

Hedge fund performance recovered in September from the less than stellar returns in August, according to Preqin data. The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark returned 0.14 per cent for the month.

Investors look to a variety of alternatives for diversification

August 23, 2018

Half of alternative assets investors allocate to three or more asset classes, according to a Preqin survey. Investors say diversification is the main reason for investing in alternatives.

Performance boosts hedge fund AUM in second quarter

August 21, 2018

Hedge funds recorded quarterly outflows of $1.2bn in the first quarter 2018, ending a streak of five consecutive quarterly inflows, according to Preqin data.

$1bn hedge fund club continues to dominate industry as investors

May 23, 2018

As hedge fund performance picked up in 2017, net inflows rose to $3. 61tn assets under management (AUM) by the end of March 2018. Assets managed by firms with at least $1bn in AUM surged over the past year, according to Preqin data.

Institutional investor interest in hedge fund allocations continues to grow

March 28, 2018

Consultants recommend investors increase allocations to private debt

February 20, 2018

A majority (53 per cent) of investment consultants are recommending investors increase their allocations to private debt this year, according to Preqin data.

North America preferred destination for interest in unlisted infrastructure funds

February 16, 2018

The North American unlisted infrastructure industry had a stand-out 2017, according to Preqin data.

Private equity fundraising hits 10-year low

February 13, 2018

Although the private equity industry is seeing an unprecedented period of fundraising with first-time funds accounting for a quarter of vehicles closed in 2017 they secured just 6 per cent of total capital raised. This was a 10-year low.

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