Real estate, private equity and hedge funds remain the preferred alternative types
Even with extensive due diligence, risks remain for investors, advisors
Drop off in hedge fund trading volumes had a disproportionate impact on global FX growth rates
Ongoing regulatory change is encouraging a growing number of managers to explore a wider range of domicile options than before
Using base fees to compensate managers means they’re rewarded even when fund performance is weak
Demand from private banking still being dampened by risk aversion
Investors allegedly lost more than $1 billion
Alternative investment industry warns of damaging effects of proposed rules
Dedicated short bias managers struggled, index shows
Vancouver trio wins AIMA Canada-Hillsdale Research Award