lower returns from traditional investments boosting hedge demand Hedge fund demand to triple

Global institutional demand for hedge funds will triple by 2010, increasing from $360bn currently to more than $1 trillion, according to a new study of leading institutional investors, investment consultants and hedge funds. The study, by the Bank of New York and Casey, Quirk & Associates entitled Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds 2: A Global Perspective found that by 2010, institutions investing in hedge funds will increase to nearly 25% of all institutions, up from 15% today. This represents a more than 60% increase. Retirement plans globally will account for the vast majority of ass...