The Hedge Fund of Tomorrow: Building an Enduring Firm
April 2009
Abstract: This report continues our longstanding collaboration with the Bank of New York Mellon on hedge fund research, and examines the business issues facing hedge fund managers in a rapidly evolving global operating environment. The report prescribes changes required to create durable hedge fund businesses, and measures expected demand from both institutions and individuals worldwide. Our research includes:
Abstract: This report continues our longstanding collaboration with the Bank of New York Mellon on hedge fund research, and examines the business issues facing hedge fund managers in a rapidly evolving global operating environment. The report prescribes changes required to create durable hedge fund businesses, and measures expected demand from both institutions and individuals worldwide. Our research includes:
- Findings from a survey of more than 150 investors, hedge fund managers, service providers and influencers
- Five-year growth projections for hedge fund assets and flows from institutional and individual investors worldwide
- Sizing estimates for hedge fund assets by strategy type and firm business model
- A diagnostic analysis of hedge fund industry challenges unveiled by the financial crisis
- A review of the new operating environment for hedge funds
- Success characteristics for hedge fund and fund-of-hedge-fund managers in the next decade
Funds of Hedge Funds: A Balanced View
February 2009
Abstract: Our newest research note explains how many institutional funds of hedge funds defeat, rather than perpetuate, fraud. > Download complete whitepaper
Abstract: Our newest research note explains how many institutional funds of hedge funds defeat, rather than perpetuate, fraud. > Download complete whitepaper
Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds 2
A Global Perspective October 2006
Abstract: This report, an update to our 2004 study, provides an updated and global view
of the coming institutional demand for hedge funds. Institutional demand continues to transform the hedge fund industry, and institutions' experience with hedge funds is changing the way they invest.
In this paper, we present our research on:
A Global Perspective October 2006
Abstract: This report, an update to our 2004 study, provides an updated and global view
of the coming institutional demand for hedge funds. Institutional demand continues to transform the hedge fund industry, and institutions' experience with hedge funds is changing the way they invest.
In this paper, we present our research on:
- The drivers of institutional demand
- Global institutional demand today
- The industry in 2010
- The requirements for institutional success
Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds:
New Opportunities and New Standards September 2004
Abstract: This report documents an important transition in the hedge fund industry: the shift in capital sourcing to institutional investors from wealthy individuals. This transition is having a dramatic impact on the hedge fund industry, from return expectations through client service requirements. Hedge fund firms will increasingly need to be more robust and resource-intensive businesses in order to successfully meet this emerging institutional opportunity.
In this paper, we summarize our views on the:
New Opportunities and New Standards September 2004
Abstract: This report documents an important transition in the hedge fund industry: the shift in capital sourcing to institutional investors from wealthy individuals. This transition is having a dramatic impact on the hedge fund industry, from return expectations through client service requirements. Hedge fund firms will increasingly need to be more robust and resource-intensive businesses in order to successfully meet this emerging institutional opportunity.
In this paper, we summarize our views on the:
- Current state of institutional interest in hedge funds
- Impact of future rising demand
- Keys to attracting institutional capital
Fund of hedge funds -
Rethinking resource requirements. September 2001
Abstract: This research report presents CQA’s assessment of the trends driving change in the Fund of Hedge Funds (FOHF) industry and the requirements for future success. > Download complete whitepaper
Rethinking resource requirements. September 2001
Abstract: This research report presents CQA’s assessment of the trends driving change in the Fund of Hedge Funds (FOHF) industry and the requirements for future success. > Download complete whitepaper