Family offices are one of the most highly sought after investors by alternative fund managers. These private and elite investment firms are major players in the alternative investments community, and one of the few investor categories that has consistently remained … Continue reading
During the past four weeks, BHA analysts have seen investor interest in Asian hedge funds increase significantly. Investors have cited three main reasons why their interest has amplified during this current economic environment. First, when compared with other regions, Asia’s … Continue reading
As reported in the July 23, 2009, issue of Brighton House Associates Investor Monitor, BHA analysts noticed a spike in investor interest in real estate funds in mid-July. During the past week, analysts have identified a considerable amount of new … Continue reading
Throughout the first two quarters of 2009, BHA analysts took note that overwhelmingly, alternative investors were requiring favorable liquidity terms when considering new opportunities. As a result, their interest in real estate funds dropped considerably. During the past few weeks, … Continue reading
Compared with the first quarter, investor interest in asset backed lending (ABL) funds generally cooled during the second quarter-except during the past few weeks. Investor inquiries have been steadily increasing, specifically from investors with traditionally long-term investment horizons such as … Continue reading
During the past several weeks, Brighton House analysts have noticed increased interest in single-strategy funds of hedge funds. In response to the perceived inauspicious conditions in the funds of funds space, investors are looking for funds that provide diversified exposure … Continue reading
During the past several weeks, BHA analysts have seen an increase in investor interest in distressed private equity opportunities. Due to the economic downtown, access to credit has been almost frozen, cutting off necessary capital to consumers and businesses. Otherwise … Continue reading
During the past several weeks, BHA has interviewed an increasing number of insurance companies that are actively allocating to private equity funds. Due to the obligations that insurance companies have to their policy holders, it is necessary to allocate a … Continue reading
In response to the current market’s uncertainty and volatility, university and college endowments are taking a much more cautious investment approach and trying to preserve capital. That said, they are still pursuing alternative investments and are meticulously searching for new … Continue reading
During the past week, BHA analysts have observed a significant increase in the number of investors principally interested in short-term trading strategies, particularly volatility arbitrage. This increase is directly correlated to the volatility that the capital markets have experienced during … Continue reading