Rule sent back for reconsideration
Hedge funds lost 1.3% in May, according to the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index.Emerging markets funds were the weak spot, dropping more than 5% for the month. Conversely, short-bias funds feasted, gaining 5.4%. “The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Indices performed relatively well with four out of the 10 strategies posting positive returns as broad sector […]
Long/short fund has North American focus
Uncovering lucrative new trades and appealing to capital-rich institutions require geographic expansion
Increase in global M&A activity driving performance
U.S.-based funds account for majority of assets
Regulator to extend rage of retail investment products to include hedge funds
Emerging market managers top performers
M&A activity, anticipation of Japanese rate increase boost returns
New index more representative, firm says