FTFM
Resources
Principal content
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


