The entry of retail fund management companies into hedge funds continues with Foreign & Colonial (F&...
The entry of retail fund management companies into hedge funds continues with Foreign & Colonial (F&C) and Aberdeen. F&C is set to launch its first two hedge funds this autumn, an emerging markets equity long/short fund and an equity volatility portfolio. Stephen Dolbear, head of the structured products department at F&C, will manage the equity volatility fund, while David McIlroy will run the emerging markets portfolio. Both funds will be aimed at institutions that are current clients of F&C. The company is looking at an October launch and a third hedge fund is likely to follow. ...
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