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Global success wins star status

A benign environment is bringing record inflows

Techniques to avoid being ripped off by another Amaranth

Careful research and assessment of leverage are crucial to safety

Pros and cons of lock-in periods and ‘gates’

A notice period for investors brings useful flexibility for a fund with illiquid strategies

Collective approach holding sway, for now

Funds of hedge funds are still growing despite much investor dissatisfaction

Mayfair group is distinguished by the polish of history

For one investment firm, longevity has bred confidence along with a fine record

Wisdom of diversification is borne out

Investing in a single strategy at the wrong time can be a dangerous approach

Pattern of deals is the new numbers game

There is no single reason for the surge in hedge fund purchases

Money is flooding in, but not for start-ups

The industry is enjoying record inflows, but setting up a fund is still tough

Small (and young) may be beautiful

It is a disputed question whether a fund’s age is the best guide to performance

New navigators chart best fund routes

M2M founders tell Simon Hildrey how they identified an investment opportunity and sailed with it

Ucits III shake-up has lasting impact