Hedge Fund Risk Fundamentals: Solving the Risk Management and Transparency Challenge

Acknowledgments

I would like to acknowledge Kenmar for its forward-looking support. Kenmar and I share a vision of standardized risk management for the hedge fund world that can be institutionalized as an “industry utility.” Kenmar has been willing to invest in this vision to transform it into a reality. Kenmar has also demonstrated a strong commitment to long-term results, compared to the short-term focus typical of corporate America. In particular, I would like to thank Kenneth Shewer and Marc and Esther Goodman of Kenmar, who have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to solving the transparency challenge.

I would also like to thank Adil Abdulali, Francis Owusu, and Jon Lukomnik for reviewing the material. Only true risk experts could have ...