Lyxor AM and Hansainvest Launched German Long/Short Equity Fund of Hedge Funds

After the successful launch of the MSCI HEDGE INVEST LYXOR TRACKER-HI FUND, which aims at reflecting the aggregate performance of a diverse and representative sample of hedge fund strategies, Lyxor AM and HANSAINVEST bring a new German fund of hedge funds to the market, the HI ASSET ALLOCATION EQUITY ALPHA FUND (“the Fund”). The new Fund will concentrate on a choice of funds with a Long/Short Equity Strategy focus. Asset Allocation AG, the investment advisor, will advise Lyxor on the selection of the underlying funds. The Fund is currently invested in 11 funds, amongst which well-known names such as Jupiter Europa Hedge, Basswood Opportunity, Gartmore UK LS, and Jandakot.

The Fund invests in target funds from the Lyxor Managed Account Platform, which is the largest platform world-wide with more than 150 hedge funds set up as Managed Accounts. The target funds are incorporated in Jersey, listed in Dublin and managed by renowned hedge fund managers on behalf of Lyxor AM. They are subject to thorough due diligence procedures, independent weekly valuation and on-going risk monitoring. Lyxor AM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale, was awarded the „Best Managed Account Platform” at the Albourne Grannies Industry Awards in 2004.

HANSAINVEST is one of the pioneers of German fund of funds under the new investment law and acts as the asset management company for the Fund, which has been approved by the German financial market authority, BaFin. Lyxor AM and HANSAINVEST control the compliance of the Fund with German regulations and provide investors with the necessary reporting. The HI ASSET ALLOCATION EQUITY ALPHA FUND has weekly liquidity without any lock-up periods and is available for a minimum investment of EUR 1000. The Sales Prospectus including contractual conditions is available on request from HANSAINVEST and Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG.

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