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Transparency Liquidity and Fraud A study just came out from the TABB Group showing a growing trend in the use of managed accounts. Hedge fund managers particularly are looking for ways in which they can increase transparency and liquidity while decreasing the chance that someone within their firm will commit some sort of act of fraud.  Here is a quote from the story and link to it: The focus on transparency, liquidity and flexibility are the primary drivers of the increased interest in managed accounts. TABB Group estimates assets in the industry invested through managed accounts will reach $790 billion by 2011, up from ... Read Full Story

Hedge Funds Sweden Swedish Plan Removes Leverage Limits for Hedge Funds The Swedish government recently advocated for some reform of the hedge fund industry but warned against "overzealous" regulation.  Now, the Swedish government, which holds the European Union's 6 month alternating presidency, has unveiled a plan that would take away a general limit on hedge funds' leverage.  This runs against the EU Directive aimed at reducing leverage used by buyout firms and hedge funds.  The Swedish government's compromise is to empower regulators to place limits on leverage "where the stability and integrity of the financial system may be threatened." These limits "should take into ... Read Full Story

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Held at the Nikki Midtown yesterday, the HedgeCo Fall Networking Event attracted 200+ investors, hedge fund managers, and other industry professionals for a night of food, drink, music and mingling with other members of the alternative investments community. “We hope to continue having these events and keeping the hedge fund community well networked.” Andrew Schneider, co- founder of HedgeCo Networks, said, “Networking is especially important as the economy continues to change, knowing what is going on in the hedge fund community and having connections in the industry is all-important.” There was a raffle for two Watch Logic signature watches, one ... Read Full Story

Commodities Preferred Asset Class Poll: Commodities is Preferred Asset Class for Next Year A global poll by Bloomberg has found that commodities are now the preferred investment during the next year.  Bloomberg users were asked which asset class will offer the highest returns and the lowest and the majority voted for commodities; in a July poll, users believed stocks offered the best returns.  The change follows a 27% increase in the UBS Bloomberg Constant Maturity Commodity Index and a smaller 17% gain in the S&P 500 Stock Index since that July poll. Real estate and bonds also switched positions in the ranking of which ... Read Full Story

Hedge Funds Managed Accounts Hedge Funds Managed Accounts Predicted to Rise 70% by 2011 A research firm predicts that assets in hedge funds' managed accounts will rise almost 70% by 2011.   After 2008, investors have expressed increasing concerns over management and performance fees, changing redemption policies, supporting managed accounts, and launching more liquid strategies.  Many hedge fund managers are trying to address these concerns in order to bring back investors who withdrew their investments in the last year.      The TABB Group estimates that separately managed accounts will be more popular in the next two years.  The group forecasts that assets in the hedge ... Read Full Story