In the week ending 27 February, 2015, a majority of hedge fund managers have identified regulation as the biggest challenge facing the industry this year; SEC’s Mark J. Flannery has warned of the risks posed by market misconduct, particularly in the true valuation of assets by hedge fund managers; and ISDA released new principles and initiatives for regulators, market participants and industry service providers to improve regulatory transparency. Octagon Asset said that the launch of Octagon Global Trade Fund was right on time; FIS Group has teamed up with Talson Capital Management to launch Paragon Discovery Fund; Allen Chu plans to start his own hedge fund, Aventia Master, in Singapore in April; Halcyon Liquid Strategies and Guggenheim Partners announced the launch of the GFS Halcyon Liquid Opportunities Fund; and Adamas Asset and Ping An Insurance Group have finalized a memorandum of understanding to co-manage a debt fund with an initial target of $500m. The Barclay CTA Index gained 3.41% in January; And the Lyxor Hedge Fund Index ...................... To view our full article Click here |
Alternative Market Briefing Weekly
Saturday, February 28, 2015
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