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Goldman Sachs readies Blackstone challenge for hedge fund startups

Goldman Sachs in search for seed money

Marcus keeps SA rates on hold

Rates left unchanged in an effort to further stimulate the recovery from recession

Should your money stay in SA?

Local investments still offer good, if not better, returns

“Defining case’ as Galleon boss found guilty

Raj Rajaratnam found guilty of 14 charges

IMF projects 6% sub-Saharan African growth in 2012

Ongoing recovery expected from crisis-induced slowdown

Hedge fund managers more upbeat for 2011-survey

Expect pension funds to play bigger role in industry

Hedge funds with short lockups win investors, survey finds

Investors are turn to hedge funds like Caxton Associates LLC that don’t have restrictions on withdrawals when making new commitments, according to a new survey of fund clients

London retains lure for hedge funds as banks demur

While banks may be thinking of moving their headquarters from the UK to dodge new regulations, London's status as the centre of Europe's hedge fund industry looks secure

Strong growth expected from hedge funds in China

Guotai, China Southern and Finch prepare new launches but hurdles include lack of expertise, shortage of hedging tools

Hedge funds enjoy record inflows in February

Industry assets at highest level since crisis - BarclayHedge, TrimTabs