2008-05-16 13:51:56 -
www.researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92046) has announced the addition of "2008 Hedge Institutional Investor Directory" to their offering.
$90 billion. That's the authors' Hedge's forecast for the net growth in institutional investors' allocations to hedge funds over the next two years, as existing investors raise their target allocations and more new investors
continue to enter the asset class for the first time.
Institutional investors are becoming increasingly important to the hedge fund asset class, with institutional capital now accounting for 40% of all commitments made to hedge funds. A good understanding of the needs and requirements of these investors is vital in order for hedge fund managers to successfully attract new investors.
In compiling the 2008 Institutional Investor Directory the authors have analyzed the latest trends affecting the industry, and contacted over 1,000 institutional investors in order to provide the most detailed analysis available today, enabling you to understand the latest trends in this rapidly developing market.
Make sure that you get your share of the money flowing into the hedge fund asset class. The new 2008 Hedge Institutional Investor Directory is now available to order. Through a period of painstaking research and direct contact with investors, the publishers' team of dedicated analysts have compiled a directory of over 700 of the most important institutional investors in hedge funds today. This year's 500-page edition gives you the vital information to ensure success.
-- Investor profiles: Detailed profiles for over 700 of the most important institutional investors worldwide, with information on their assets under management, allocations to hedge funds, previous firms invested with, areas of interest by fund type and geography, current investment plans, and contact details for the key decision makers
-- All investor types included: Asset managers, banks and investment banks, corporate investors, corporate pension funds, endowments, family offices and foundations, government agencies, insurance companies, fund of funds, public pension funds
-- Investors to Watch in 2008: Separate listings for the most important and interesting LPs by type, helping you to target the best prospects in 2008
-- In-Depth Analysis: of the institutional investor universe by geographic region and type
-- Results of the publishers' 2008 Investor Survey: See the full results of our survey establishing attitudes towards the industry, and revealing the most important factors for investors when considering new investments
CONTENTS:
1. Investor Profiles Online
- Details for our online services
2. Executive Summary
3. Overview of Institutional Investor Universe
- Analysis of the institutional investors in hedge funds
- Overview of different investor types
- Overview of investors by geographic region
- Centres of investor activity
4. Investor Attitudes, 2008 and Beyond
- Results of our 2008 investor survey
- Current attitudes to hedge funds
- Predictions for future investment patterns
- Are investors satisfied with their returns?
- What are the most important factors for investors when making investments?
5. Top Investors for 2008
- Carefully selected investors by type
- Who will be the best prospects in 2008 and beyond?
6. Profiles for Top 750 Investors in Hedge Funds
- Investment plans
- Key contacts
- Preferences by fund type and region
- Key financial information
- Typical investment size
- Expected returns
- Advisors
- Firms previously invested with
7. Index
- By Name
- By Type
- By Country / State
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www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92046
Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
press@researchandmarkets.com 
