A growing sense of maturity
Level-headed and open debate shows an industry positioned to reach a broader audience
Shifting the mindset of mainstream investors
Hedge funds are finding the right fit in many institutional investor portfolios, adding
alpha and protecting against risk
Adding talent and skill of prime importance
Managing growth needs to be done responsibly as the big get bigger
Opportunities and concerns weigh equally
Bigger-picture issues front of mind as managers build portfolios
Considering risk as well as reward
Global investors appear to be taking a longer-term view to funds' performance
Time for hedge funds to build their brands
Quality not quantity is the name of the game in the industry at present
Evolutionary environment
All evidence suggests that the industry is in a better place than in years gone by
Opportunity in accountability
Increased disclosure is part of a growing global trend in the hedge fund industry