Investors allegedly lost more than $1 billion
Alternative investment industry warns of damaging effects of proposed rules
Dedicated short bias managers struggled, index shows
Vancouver trio wins AIMA Canada-Hillsdale Research Award
Fund capped at $500 million in assets
Unclear whether funds of hedge funds can re-establish favour with investors
No pervasive compliance problems uncovered
The “smart money” is still using alternative investments such as hedge funds and commodities
Financial crisis has increased transparency, improved governance
Event has raised more than $1 million over six years