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Hedge funds, measured by the GGHFI, posted losses in November losing ground during the latter half of the month on weak fundamentals in European markets. The GGHFI shed 1.1% compared to benchmarks. 39% of constituent funds ended the month with gains.

Alternative Investments Group the specialist alternative Broker has been voted by Which, (the independent consumer group) the best performing alternative investments broker.

Praise from a high profile asset manager for alternative investments this week has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Yonghui announced as the winner at the 2011 Annual AVCJ Awards dinner

Hedge funds measured by the Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index posted strong results in October, benefitting from a rebound in equity prices during the month. The GGHFI gained 2.3% compared to global equity return in the S&P 500, MSCI WE and FTSE 100.

Enquirica Research is pleased to release its research on the factors driving Canadian farmland values. The report also deals with the role of farmland in a diversified portfolio - volatility, correlations and historical returns.

A new report from the World Gold Council, supporting gold as an option for alternative investments, has attracted support from Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

A high profile art gallery owner from Ankara, Turkey, has echoed Alternative Asset Analysis’s (AAA) view by speaking out in support of investing in art as an alternative to stocks and shares.

Enquirica Research is pleased to announce the release of a new series of innovative articles on the Canadian alternative investment market.

Enquirica Research is pleased to announce the launch of Enquirica TV. Enquirica TV interviews news makers and entrepreneurs about their perspective on the economy and their sectors.

A study of 124 banking crises by the International Monetary Fund found that supporting insolvent banks hurts the economy.

Research (Aftermath of Financial Crisis, Reinhart and Rogoff, 2008) shows that the average real decline in equity and house prices following a banking crisis is 56% and 35% over 3.4 years and 6 years respectively.

Exempt market securities fall under National Instrument 45-106.

According to recently released research by the C.D. Howe Institute (The Glacier Grinds Closer: How Demographics Will Change Canada’s Fiscal Landscape) demographics shifts in Canada are creating the need for “immediate measures” to contain costs

Under NI 31-103, a new dealer registration category is introduced in all jurisdictions across Canada to regulate the sale of securities in the exempt market — the exempt market dealer (EMD).

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) says it supports calls from expert speakers at this year’s InvestmentNews' Alternative-Investments Conference in Chicago for all investors to put cash into alternatives.

Alternative Asset Analysis has announced its support for the return of the Women’s Alternative Investment Summit to New York in November.

Hedge funds ended the month mostly lower in August but continued to outperform world equity markets. The Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index declined 2.4% compared to world equity benchmarks. 29% of constituent funds in GGHFI ended the month with gains

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Research consultants Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) have announced that new figures showing a major swing towards alternative assets is a positive indicator for the industry as a whole.

Global Fund House’s International Life Settlements Fund has produced a document that will enable investors to gain a better understanding of the life settlement asset class.

Harbor Financial Group, Inc. was included in Financial Advisor's 2011 Top RIA Ranking as one of the fastest growing firms in the nation.

Global Fund House’s International Life Settlements Fund has been registered for sale in Singapore, as the company expands its marketing efforts into Asia.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has backed claims from Fox Business that the ‘smart money’ is increasingly going into alternative investments.

Hedge funds posted mixed results among strategies but generally finished the month with gains. The GGHFI advanced 0.67% compared to global equity indices which posted negative returns. 56% of constituent funds in the GGHFI ended the month with gains.

Baron Traders Limited are partnered with a major UK Provider who are able to offer a unique and highly transparent end to end process for any entities who wish to purchase carbon credits to hold for future trading or to retire.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed new research suggesting that wealth managers are increasingly willing to invest their client’s fortunes in alternative assets and emerging markets.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an organization that advocates alternative investments, is keen to talk about the opportunities in the São Paulo region of Brazil at the moment.

Retailers in Abu Dhabi are claiming that gold remains an attractive prospect for investors as they continue to strive for a safe haven for their cash.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), said that figures showing an increase in pension fund exposure to alternatives is the result of more investor willingness.

Hedge funds measured by the Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index navigated volatile markets to finish month with a slight loss. GGHFI shed 1.32% compared to global equity returns in benchmark indices. 28% of constituent funds ended the month with gains.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has revealed that as the number of people opting for more mainstream alternative investments increases, so does the number of people opting for the more extreme end of alternative investments.

Edgar Perez, Author of The Speed Traders: An Insider's Look at the High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, Addressed Member of the Hong Kong Securities Institute, on The Present and Future of High-Frequency Trading

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", Hosted by Golden Networking, now in Hong Kong, Chicago, Sao Paulo and Singapore

A poll of Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) customers investing into Latin America reveals that Brazil is the new up and coming place to invest in real estate.

Alternative Investment Analysis (AAA) is advising prospects thinking about investing in alternative assets to visit this year’s Alternative Investment Conference, which takes place in Chicago this Fall.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Singapore, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", Hosted by Golden Networking, November 13-15

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Hong Kong, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", Hosted by Golden Networking, September 19-21

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", Hosted by Golden Networking, now in Hong Kong, Chicago, Sao Paulo and Singapore

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World", Hosted by Golden Networking, now in Hong Kong, Chicago, Sao Paulo and Singapore

A leading expert on the industrial development of the Chinese economy has said that the development of forest industries should be nothing less than the backbone of the nation's bid to promote a green economy.

Hedge funds as measured by the Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index showed pockets of strength but lost ground on average in May. GGHFI shed 1.20% compared to global equity returns in the S&P 500 TR, MSCI World Equity, and FTSE 100 equity indices.

A survey carried out by Pensions & Investments publication in the US, has found that fund managers achieved higher returns on their alternative assets under management in 2010, in news that has been welcomed by alternative investment

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an advocacy group that is keen to encourage ethical investments in developing economies, has welcomed reports that investment in emerging markets is on the up.

As the alternative investment market becomes increasingly busy – with a range of new products and investment options available – AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis)

The Church Commissioners are to make a major investment in US timber as part of a comprehensive restructuring of its investment strategy, in a move that has been applauded by alternative investment advocates.

The New Jersey State Investment Council has decided to reduce the risk in the state’s pension system by investing more money in alternative investments.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an advocacy and analysis group that encourages the take-up of alternative investments, has welcomed news that alternative funds have become much more popular among mainstream investors.

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an advocacy group and analysis firm that is keen to convey the advantages of investing in ethical and sustainable alternatives to equities

Alternative investment analysis and advocacy organization, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has spoken out in support of the decision by Japan’s pension funds to increase their exposure to alternative assets.