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Pension funds warned over commodities correlation

Pension funds making a foray into commodities in search of uncorrelated returns might face correlation risk March 10 (GlobalPensions): Pension funds making a foray...

Funds rank companies for protectionist risk

Fund managers are ranking European firms on how vulnerable they are to protectionist rhetoric from politicians over mergers and acquisitions March 7 8 (Reuters):...

Institutions seek ratings on operational risk

The foray into hedge funds made by pension funds and big institutions has resulted in a push for hedge fund ratings February 27 (Financial...

The Fed wants prime brokers to monitor hedge fund practices

The Federal Reserve wants Wall Street securities firms to monitor hedge funds to ensure that practices in the industry aren't putting the banking system...

EDHEC: Managed accounts can considerably reduce the operational risks of investing in hedge funds

According to a study by EDHEC, managed accounts today represents a very efficient way of mitigating operational risks. A study carried out by Jean-René...

30% Of Pension Funds Dump Riskier Investments

An estimated 30% of pensions funds have reduced their exposure to the likes of hedge funds and commodities in favor of the safety of...

Why do funds of funds perform poorly in periods of market stress?

In a HedgeWeek article, Emily Porter, Senior Analyst, Asset Alliance, examines the increasingly short equity market downside risk being taken on by many funds...

From Alpha to Omega: A new ratio makes its arrival

According to HedgeWord, the Omega ratio, a risk/reward figure, is on its way to becoming a popular meassure among practitioners. According to HedgeWorld, hedge...

S&P Hedge Fund Index gained 0.26% in December

According to Standard & Poor’s, their HFI Hedge Fund Index gained 0.26% in December, driven down due to widespread reduction in risk appetite. January...

Firms that Satisfy Customers Yield Higher Investment Returns at Lower Risk; New Research Proves Link Between the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and Stock...

New research shows that by investing in firms that treat their customers well, it is not only possible to consistently beat the market, but...

CACEIS: Processing remains key issue for fund distribution in Europe

According to CACEIS, the lack of harmonisation regarding distribution of hedge funds increases risks and errors. November 23 (HedgeWeek): According to Crédit Agricole Caisse...

Economists Caution Indvidual Investors on Hidden Risks of Hedge Funds

High fees, inconsistent data, and difficult-to-understand risks are reasons for individual investors to avoid or minimize their investments in hedge funds, cautions senior financial...

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