London, July 7th, 2008 — Opalesque, the world’s largest subscription-based publisher covering the alternative investment industry, has just launched the seventh issue of its groundbreaking Roundtable Series: Opalesque U.K. Roundtable (download here: http://www.opalesque.com/index.php?act=static?=RoundtableUK) Remember a couple of years ago various reports claimed funds of hedge funds were doomed because of the multi-strategy managers? The fund of [...]

Pension Plan helps the average investor to accumulate wealth over the period in order to meet his/her expenses after retirement. Usually it is the insurance companies that draw customers with the array of pension plans that they provide, but the lesser known fact is that Mutual Fund also manages pension products. Currently only one private [...]

Alright, so you woke up one day, checked your Swiss Bank Account, called your family office planner, had breakfast with your private client service wealth manager, got your tax accountant on the phone, and between three of you, you decided to invest your proceeds from your latest company’s Merger or Acquisition not into some dubious [...]

http://www.turnkeyhedgefunds.comWhat is meant by a "Private Offering" or "Private Placement?"The whole point of the private offering is to avoid burdensome registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Federal Securities Laws. A "private offering" is exempted from such compliance. Regulation D provides the "safe harbor" provisions which, if complied with, will have the effect of exempting [...]

Recent research by Citywire, a leading fund research firm, has revealed that the average fund will only retain its fund management team for two-and-a-half-years.The analysis, which concentrates on UK funds, is the most comprehensive conducted yet and includes 5 years of data.The survey examined 1,741 funds and found that over the 5 years to the [...]

This week we are discussing a scenario where an individual is about to reach 60 and are wondering whether they have to take their pensions at 60, or if they can delay this decision. And indeed, what are their overall options?Some years ago, many in the pensions world advised investors not to touch their pension [...]

 Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013 ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Indian-Pension-Fund-Market-Forecast.html ) provides the information of investment strategy and growth of Indian Pension Fund Market. Pension fund industry has a very bright future in India. Favorable savings pattern, growing life expectancy and government initiatives like pension reforms are making India as one of the potential prospects for investors [...]

Company pensions are an invaluable part of employees’ remuneration packages. They are a central incentive and motivation to staff and an important part, therefore, for successful retention and recruitment. This importance is recognised by the Independent Financial Advisers who help and advise employees and companies alike on the benefits of a company or occupational pension [...]

tate pensions to SIPPs, there are pensions to suit every need – but what are they and which one is right for me?With so many different and varied choices (and plenty of jargon to go with them), it’s a natural question to ask.If you are considering contributing to a pension scheme, it’s important to understand [...]

Many people today are familiar with equity funds – funds that invest in equities, or, what’s commonly known as stocks. However, the term can also cause confusion, considering the various types that are available on the market – each serving a unique purpose. So, what are the various types of funds available to consumers, and [...]