Artemis
Launches Hedge Fund to Invest in Silver March 1 2007 (Bloomberg)
Charles Supapodok, who has traded silver for six years, is
seeking to raise a $300 million hedge fund to invest mainly
in the precious metal after its spot price tripled since 2003.
F&C
to launch Event Driven fund 1st March 2007 Investment Week
F&C is to launch the F&C Event Driven fund, a closed-ended
fund of hedge funds aimed at private client managers, institutional
investors and intermediaries.
Janus
Subsidiary Intech Launches Long/Short Fund Feb. 28 2007
Janus Capital Group Inc. subsidiary Enhanced Investment Technologies
LLC (INTECH), today announced the launch of its Collared Long/Short
(120/20) strategy, which will be available to both U.S. and
non-U.S. institutional investors.
Standard
Asset Management starts hedge fund Feb 27, 2007. Bloomberg
LONDON: Standard Asset Management, a money manager owned by
Standard Bank Group and based here, said Monday that it had
started a hedge fund that would invest in bonds and make bets
on economic trends and company takeovers in emerging markets.
Integre
Advisors Launches Offshore Fund NEW YORK, Feb. 27. 2007
Integre Advisors, the asset management firm that invests in
companies that it believes are attractively valued and temporarily
out of favor, is launching the Integre Offshore Fund, announced
Emanuel Weintraub, Integre's Founder and Managing Director.
Integre Advisors has developed the new fund in response to
demand from European investors seeking to benefit from the
firm's historic investment performance on behalf of wealthy
individuals and family offices in the United States.
Axa
Framlington plans global long-short fund for '07 26th Feb 2007. InvestmentWeek
Axa Framlington has hired Mark Tinker as global equity portfolio
manager with a view to launching a global long-short fund
early this year. Tinker will develop a new global equity proposition,
taking a top-down investment approach.
MatlinPatterson
launches $500 mln hedge fund Feb 22 2007. Reuters
MatlinPatterson LLC, a private equity fund that specializes
in taking controlling positions in distressed companies, has
launched a $500 million hedge fund. The new Distressed Opportunities
Fund is the first hedge fund founded by investors David Matlin
and Mark Patterson, former distressed debt specialists at
Credit Suisse Group.
Former
Springhouse Analyst Launches L/S Fund Feb 15, 2007 FINalternatives
Eric Reiter, a former equity analyst for long/short value
shop Springhouse Capital, has launched Lilburn Capital, an
equity value long/short offering.
F&C
hires fixed income hedge fund team February 13, 2007. Reuters
F&C said it will launch a global diversified fixed income
hedge fund, called the F&C Tourmaline fund, for the three
senior hedge fund managers -- Sanjay Joshi, Rabbani Wahhab
and Mario Nicolaou -- and quantitative analyst Shilen Shah.
Knowledge
Investment Partners Successfully Launches Second Hedge Fund
with over $50mm February 13, 2007
CLEVELAND--Knowledge Investment Partners (KIP) announced that
it has launched the KIP Presidium Fund L.P. with over $50mm
from major institutional investors and over $100 million already
committed to the fund. KIP manages the only dedicated hedge
funds focused on the education sector and also has a separate
private equity arm.
Artradis
opens Russian hedge fund 8 February 2007. AsianInvestor
Singapore-based Artradis Fund Management has set up a new
hedge fund named Artradis Russian Opportunities Fund. The
fund will charge 1.5% management and 20% performance fees,
and starts with assets of $14 million as a joint venture between
Artradis and Russia-based Martin Diggle. In addition to Russia,
the fund is likely to have exposure in Ukraine and will also
look at Kazakhstan.
Augustus
Launches Offshore Long/Short Vehicle February 6, 2007. FINalternatives
Harrison, N.Y.-based Augustus Advisors, a registered investment
advisor and affiliate of Augustus Capital, an NASD broker-dealer,
recently launched the Augustus MJK Offshore Fund, a Bahamas-domiciled
version of its Augustus MJK (Domestic) Fund.
Northern
Trust Launches '130/30 Long-Short' Strategy CHICAGO, Feb. 6
Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI), the multi-asset
class investment management business of Northern Trust, has
launched a Quantitative 130/30 Core Equity Strategy, which
seeks to outperform the Russell 1000 Index by applying a multi-factor
investment process and disciplined, risk-controlled approach.
Ex-Credit
Suisse Team Launches Advisory Group Feb 2, 2007. Daily News
The former head of Credit Suisse's funds of funds business
along with several other top officials from Credit Suisse's
Hedge Fund Investment Group.
Morgan
Creek hedge fund set to launch $1 bln fund Feb 2, 2007. Reuters
Morgan Creek Capital Management, a $4 billion hedge fund group
partly held by legendary investor Julian Robertson, expects
to begin raising another $1 billion fund in the first quarter.
Harcourt
launches Belmont Latin America Ltd February 01 2007. HedgeCo.net
Harcourt Investment Consulting AG has launched Belmont Latin
America Ltd, a fund of hedge funds fully dedicated to a Latin
American investment focus.
Traunche
Launches Global Long/Short Fund February 1, 2007. FINalternatives
The Traunche Global Micro Fund began trading last night on
the Hong Kong market, according to founder Evan Vaughn, with
$7 million in initial capital.
AFM
launches UK fund-of-funds product 31 January 2007. Reed Business Information
Australian Funds Marketing is to launch UK hedge fund manager
Fortune Group’s fund-of-funds product in Australia.
Investcorp,
WMG Launches Asian Long/Short Fund January 31, 2007. FINalternatives.
London-based WMG and Investcorp, a global alternative investments
shop, on March 1 will launch the WMG Asian Equity Fund, a
long/short vehicle, according to Paresh Shah, WMG’s
COO and CFO.
SVG to launch hedge fund 31 Jan 2007. eFinancialNews.
SVG Investment Managers, a London-listed company closely associated
with buyout firm Permira, has launched an absolute return
fund.
Former
Merrill Lynch Executive Launches Hedge Fund Shop January 29, 2007. FINalternatives
Judah Kraushaar, former head of global financial institutions
equity research at Merrill Lynch, on Jan. 16 launched Roaring
Brook Capital, an equity long/short shop with an “emphasis
on rigorous research and value/"growth at reasonable
price,”
Jupiter
plans hedge fund for Ehrmann Jan 26, 2007. Reuters.
Jupiter Asset Management is planning to launch a hedge fund
for top-performing fund manager Philip Ehrmann and may also
launch a "green" hedge fund, the company said.
Hedge
fund of funds created by Old Mutual December 28, 2006. Pensions & Investments.
Old Mutual Asset Management started a hedge fund of funds
that invests with new and small managers. Managed by OM subsidiary
Larch Lane Advisors, the Old Mutual 2100 Emerging Managers.
Montanaro
Launches Maiden Hedge Fund, Targets Retail Investors January 2, 2007. FINalternatives.
U.K.–based Montanaro Fund Managers today launched its
first hedge fund, the Montanaro Absolute Return Fund, with
EUR10 million (US$13.2 million) in assets. The Irish Stock
Exchange-listed vehicle is an equity long/short fund that
will invest in European small-cap companies and is aimed at
retail investors.
Logan
Equity Partners Announces Launch of Asset Backed Hedge Fund January 18, 2007
The Logan Asset Backed Fund, L.P. uses a conservative valuation
strategy to make asset backed loans and targets returns with
extremely low volatility and a minimal correlation to U.S.
equity, fixed income and real estate markets.
Signet
to launch hedge fund of funds 16 November 2006. Citywire Financial
Publishers Ltd.
Signet Capital Management, the fund of hedge funds provider,
is to launch its first closed-ended fund next week, which
will invest in hedge funds that trade debt globally, such
as government and corporate debt.
America
to launch first hedge fund run solely by women 08/11/2006. The Business
The first fund to invest in hedge funds solely run by women
is about to be launched in America as new analysis claims
that they perform better than funds run by men. The Business
can reveal that Pomegranate Capital, run by chief executive
Susan Solovay, has identified 250 female hedge fund managers
across the world and has gained backing from the Monaco-based
Safra family and Fortress, the private bank.
Former
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Starts Hedge Fund Zeist, 18 January 2007
PGGM, Dutch pension fund for the healthcare and social work
sector, has entered into a comprehensive relationship with
Albright Capital Management, LLC ("Albright Capital")
for a long term, multi-asset class, investment in emerging
markets. PGGM, as Albright Capital’s Strategic Investor,
will invest $329 million (€250 million) with an absolute
return objective.
Pamplona
Capital Management Launches an Emerging Market Fund of Hedge
Funds 3 October 2006
Pamplona Capital Management LLP launched an Emerging Market
fund of hedge funds ("Pamplona FOF EM Limited")
on 1 October 2006. Pamplona FOF EM Ltd. will target long term
returns of between 15% and 20% with a target annualized monthly
volatility of below 10%. The fund has secured committed investments
from institutional investors of USD85m.
Argent
Financial Group announces launch of first DIFC-domiciled hedge
fund 22 August 2006
The Constans Crescent Investment Fund is one of the first
hedge funds focused on investment opportunities in the "Crescent
Belt" of Islamic countries stretching between Morocco
and Pakistan, including the GCC and North Africa.
Henderson
launches fund of hedge funds 17 August 2006
Henderson Global Investors, the independent asset manager
with over US$116 billion assets under management, will launch
the Henderson Total Return Fund on 01 September 2006. Managed
by Bill McQuaker, director of Multi-Manager funds, the Fund
will invest in a range of nine Henderson managed hedge funds*,
including some of the funds currently capped, and have a target
return of 12-15%.
EIS
Launches Unique Hedge Fund CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. June 12, 2006
Enhanced Investment Strategies LLC, announced the launch of
its new fund, the PNM Capital Preservation Fund. "It
is a unique fund," said Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia, the Chief
Investment Officer of EIS, "because it has the safety
characteristics of a fixed income fund and the return potential
of a hedge fund."
BluMont
Capital Launches BluMont Core Hedge Fund TORONTO, ONTARIO. Jun. 12, 2006
BluMont Capital Inc. ("BluMont") (TSX VENTURE: BCC)
is pleased to announce that it has launched the BluMont Core
Hedge Fund (the "Fund") - a single manager long/short
equity fund with a North American focus.
Mellon
Global Alternative Investments Launches Mellon Credit Opportunities
Fund LONDON 1 June 2006
Mellon Global Alternative Investments Limited (MGAI), a UK
alternative asset management subsidiary of Mellon Financial
Corporation, has announced the expansion of its fund of hedge
funds range with the launch of the Mellon Credit Opportunities
Fund. The fund launched on 3 April 2006.
Former
Enron trader to launch energy hedge fund 17 May 2006. eFinancialNews
Trident Asset Management, a Dallas-based hedge fund firm started
by former Enron executive Jeff Shankman, plans to launch its
first fund on June 1. Shankman's firm is looking to launch
an equity hedge fund focusing on energy stocks. The firm is
currently raising assets for the fund, which could launch
with as much as $500m
Global
Crown Capital Launches Nanotechnology Hedge Fund SAN FRANCISCO, Calif – March 7,
2006
Global Crown Capital, LLC ("GCC"), a full-service
boutique investment firm, today announced the launch of the
industry’s first nanotechnology hedge fund and venture
fund in the US. The fund is aptly named ‘The First Nanotechnology
Fund’ ("FNF") and is designed to serve as
an investment tool for accredited investors to capitalize
on the growth – both short and long term - in companies
in a broad range of industries (including Healthcare, Drug
Development, Defense, Chemical and Electronics) involved in
activities commonly referred to as Nanotechnology.
Shore
Capital launches first Hedge Fund 2 Sep 2005
Shore Capital, the listed independent investment banking group
based in London and Liverpool, announces today that it is
launching the Puma Theta Fund, a Volatility Arbitrage Hedge
Fund, on 3 October 2005. The fund will be listed on the Irish
Stock Exchange.
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