In 2011, BHA analysts captured 713 mandates for alternative investment funds from family offices. These mandates made up more than 15% of BHA’s investor searches for the year and included both single-family and multifamily offices. The family offices in this … Continue reading
In terms of investor interest, 2011 was a great year for hedge funds that invest in the U.S. According to data gathered by BHA analysts, demand for U.S.-focused hedge funds has been steadily increasing since the fourth quarter of 2010. … Continue reading
As hedge fund managers close out a very difficult year, investors have begun to look towards next year’s allocations. Despite lackluster returns, hedge funds are on pace to end the year with net subscriptions higher than at any time since … Continue reading
Amid concerns over increased regulation, emerging hedge fund managers may be happy to learn about a law passed recently in California that doesn’t involve increased government oversight. On October 9, the governor of California signed a bill that requires public … Continue reading
Every week, BHA analysts speak with alternatives investors all around the world. This year, analysts have profiled approximately 1,900 hedge fund searches to date from investors globally. Of these mandates, 45% came from investors in the U.S., and 49% came … Continue reading
So far in 2011, BHA analysts have captured more than 430 hedge fund mandates from investors seeking funds with $21 million to $75 million in assets along with a track record of less than two years. These searches come from … Continue reading
Institutional investors in the Nordic region, which includes Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, have been active in the alternatives space for years. A recent study by a Swedish bank reveals that the views of Nordic investors seem more or … Continue reading
Emerging hedge fund managers generally have a lot on their minds. Trading, back office operations, and risk management all require a manager’s attention. But without the ability to bring in capital, all the rest is for naught. Effectively raising assets … Continue reading
A recent study by a European research firm noted that the size of newly launched hedge funds in Europe is larger than ever. Indeed, the average size of European offshore hedge funds that launched during the first half of the … Continue reading
It is fairly common knowledge in the hedge fund industry that there is a large market for funds operated by emerging managers. Investors are motivated to invest in such funds for a number of reasons including increased accessibility, transparency, maneuverability, … Continue reading