| From WSJ: Altis Partners, a $1.2 billion hedge fund firm that uses computers to trade futures markets, has responded to requests for more transparency by offering investors separate accounts in its global commodity portfolio until June 30.
Altis' move reflects a broader trend in the hedge fund industry. Investors rattled by Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme have demanded a clearer picture of funds' trading positions. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has recently unearthed several alleged Ponzi schemes among commodity pool operators, adding to investor jitters.....Full Article: Source
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