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Resignation and restatement cast shadow on GLG

The unexpected resignation of a star hedge fund manager, poor performance and the forced restatement of costs overshadowed the asset manager’s first-quarter results

Lehman executive in fund launch

Investment in fixed income securities eyed

Hedge funds to put down roots in Middle East

Tenet of Islamic finance remains a bar

Local knowledge and location are key for Ajeej

Riyadh-based fund at heart of region’s growth

Spencer launches Africa fund

Rush of money into frontier markets

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