Recently, third-party solicitors for hedge funds and private equity funds have been under scrutiny. The SEC is trying to ban placement agents and third-party marketers from working with state pension funds, and has successfully done so in New York. This … Continue reading
Investor interest in funds of hedge funds has seen a resurgence in recent weeks as the shake out in the hedge fund industry continues, and managers are offering more transparency and more favorable liquidity terms. Investors have shown particular interest … Continue reading
During the past few weeks, BHA analysts have noticed a slight increase in private equity investor interest in small-market buyout funds. Two weeks ago, 31 percent of investors had an interest in small-market buyout funds; last week that number rose … Continue reading
A key alternative investment trend has shifted recently. Many hedge fund investors that had been demanding more liquidity from funds have loosened their requirements and many investors are beginning to re-consider funds that impose initial lockups on investors. In the … Continue reading
During the past couple of weeks, analysts at Brighton House Associates have noticed increased interest in commercial real estate funds. More than half of real estate investors interviewed were interested in funds focused on this property sector. Investors and fund … Continue reading
This week, analysts here at BHA have noticed an increased number of investors interested in venture capital opportunities. Last week, 37.5 percent of private equity investors were interested in venture capital opportunities, and this week that number rose to 47.83 … Continue reading
During the last two years, Brighton House analysts have been gathering information on investors’ interest in alternative investments, mainly in the hedge fund space. However, during the last half of 2008, analysts also began aggressively collecting information on investors’ interest … Continue reading