May 5, 2016 | Due Diligence, Technology
Every hedge fund faces the challenges of competition, regulation and reporting. Increasingly, hedge funds are adopting the latest innovations of the digital age to meet these challenges. Although some firms choose an in-house approach, many more make the decision to...
Mar 7, 2012 | Basics, Due Diligence, Hedge Fund Marketing Strategy, Regulation, Services, Starting a Hedge Fund, Technology
You could run a hedge fund from your laptop. The way things are going, you’ll probably be able to run one from your phone soon. But it’ll be a long time before that becomes a good idea. The main thing investors are concerned about is returns. Still,...
Dec 7, 2011 | Basics, Databases, Due Diligence, Hedge Fund Marketing Strategy, Services, Starting a Hedge Fund, Technology, Tools
An earlier article on this site explained how you can use databases for marketing your hedge fund to investors who might be interested in your investment strategy. But capital introduction is a two-way street, so it’s just as important that you make it easy for...
May 16, 2011 | Due Diligence
The hedge fund administration business is booming, but investors need to be aware of the nuances as to how these services work, according to a recent article in Fortune online. Hedge Fund administrators are third-party firms that try to make hedge funds more...
Apr 4, 2011 | Due Diligence, Hedge Fund Compensation
Investors are throwing their weight around, particularly when it comes to hedge fund compensation structures, and it’s having an effect. One example is D.E. Shaw & Co, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with about $19 billion in assets under...
