February 8, 2010 – 7:18 pm
As the alternative and traditional fund management industries become less distinct, competition between the two tribes is ever increasing, creating interesting marketing challenges, not least in the retail space. UCITS III, the European Regulatory framework and fund structure that allows hedge fund-like products to be distributed throughout the EU, are gaining in popularity with both [...]
January 12, 2010 – 12:47 pm
The first step a hedge fund is likely to take in seeking external marketing support is to enlist the services of a public relations agency, and rightly so, since influencing the influencers is crucial in reaching professional audiences. However, PR has changed with the rise of new media. Not only are our favourite industry [...]
January 11, 2010 – 11:53 am
Banks are facing a huge challenge to improve their image in consumers’ minds. As human behaviour evolves and more and more customers use digital media to communicate, the need for financial service sector companies to join the online conversation grows. Even though the use of social media networks in business is still a new concept [...]
December 15, 2009 – 11:00 am
SEI recently completed a survey of institutional investors and their perspective on hedge funds, the outcome of which was a list of four main factors Institutional Investors look for. We’ve reviewed the SEI factors, added one, and focused on how you can cater to the institutional investors needs through your website and how a good [...]