Startup Hedge Funds Find it Difficult to Attract Investors in Tough Financial Times
In the wake of the Madoff scandal and the financial crisis of 2008, hedge fund investors are less willing to invest in startup hedge funds. Despite an increase in startup hedge fund performance this year, the hedge funds’ total assets under management have [...]
The hedge fund industry may get a $50B boost via investments from pensions, family funds, and other investors. US pensions ($360B in investible assets) us private banks 216B, European private banks with 177B are the top 3 hedge fund investor segments. Insurance companies, private banks, endowments & foundations may reduce their allocations to hedge funds.
Why We Need a Superfund for Hedge Funds
Dale B. Thompson
University of St. Thomas - Department of Ethics & Business Law
March 9, 2009
Abstract:
The current financial crisis has led to numerous calls for regulation of hedge funds. This article argues that the appropriate response is a combination of mechanisms: establishment of a Superfund financed by a tax [...]