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Hedge Fund off Steroids - the US Mutual Fund Answer to UCITS III

May 17, 2010

Analysis of:Hedeg Funds Losing the UCITs Battle | www.ft.com

While European investors are celebrating the rapid growth of liquid UCITS III hedge fund strategies, a quieter trend of absolute return mutual funds is developing right here in the US, allowing both institutional and retail investors a wider universe of investment strategies. Most of these are offered by mutual fund companies, with established distribution capabilities.

UCITs III for Non-Dummies

December 5, 2009

Analysis of:Morgan Stanley Calls Hedge Fund Turnaround | www.thehedgefundjournal.com

We believe that all large US hedge funds will offer products under the European Union’s UCITs III framework within five years. This may be a bold statement, seeing that many people on this side of the pond are at most only vaguely familiar with what UCITs is. However, we are now seeing more voices supporting our point of view.

Trading on the Inside

November 15, 2009

Analysis of:US insider trading probe widens, ensnares 14 more | www.reuters.com

An informal observation of insider trading

US-based Hedge Funds Should Consider Offering UCITs Funds

October 13, 2009

Analysis of:York Offers UCITS Fund On BofA Platform | www.finalternatives.com

US hedge fund managers are largely unaware of the EU-domiciled UCITs III hedge fund structure, which is revolutionizing the ways assets will be managed for non-US clients both in the EU and elsewhere. By setting up UCITs III-compliant funds, US managers may be able to distribute to constituencies that had never invested in hedge funds previously. There are few UCITs III hedge funds in the US, hence there is a first mover advantage for those willing to set up such a structure.

Buyer Beware - Distressed Debt Investing is a Different Game this Time

September 2, 2009

Analysis of:BT Pension fund plans distressed debt investments | uk.reuters.com

Many institutions, endowments and pension plans are considered increasing their investments in distressed debt. However, despite many managers showing excellent returns in the space in the past, the current distressed debt cycle could be very different, and returns could be disappointing for those electing to invest in the space in the traditional manner.

Timing Lag

July 16, 2009

Analysis of:Hedge fund firm TCI's profits surge | uk.reuters.com

TCI's fiscal year end was August 2008, whereas most hedge fund losses in the industry were in the last four months of 2008. Hence while profits were up for last year, this is not indicative of future profits.

The Taming of the Shrewd

June 23, 2009

Analysis of:Reluctant hedge fund managers eye M&A deals | uk.reuters.com

Hedge Funds are not an asset class, they are a talent pool. It is rare for independent Hedge Fund managers to integrate successfully into larger firms. While large operators and M&A bankers are keen to see increased transaction flow and Hedge Fund mergers, the eclectic investment management culture of hedge funds does not lend itself to the transactional mindset. In other words, it is hard to tame the shrewd!

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