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MPI CEO Michael Markov gave presentation titled “Forensic Analysis of Hedge Funds – Detecting Leverage and Fraud” at the Homeland Security Center for Dynamic Data Analysis (DyDAn). The talk covered methods of utilizing public performance data to gain insight into the risks and exposures of opaque and secretive investment products. MPI has been at the forefront of quantitative hedge fund analysis and the drive to provide better transparency to hedge fund investors.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated four universities with proven track record in data analysis to conduct research on advanced technologies that contribute to securing the homeland. The Center for Dynamic Data Analysis (DyDAn) led by Rutgers University is closely collaborating with the Institute for Discrete Sciences (IDS), a joint project between DHS and several National Laboratories, led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Researches at DyDAn develop new techniques to analyze massive amounts of data to find abnormal patterns and/or activity. For more information visit http://www.dydan.rutgers.edu/.

MPI exhibited at the CFA Institute’s Annual Conference in New York on April 29 through May 2 in New York. conference details ::

Michael Markov spoke at the conference “Hedge Fund Replication and Alternative Beta” on February 13th, 2007 in London. conference details ::

Michael Markov spoke at the conference “New Methodologies in Hedge Fund Performance Measurement & Risk Management” on January 17th, 2007 in New York City. conference details ::

MPI is pleased to announce the official release of MPI Stylus Pro Version 7.0. Version 7.0 includes many new features and enhancements that improve upon this already powerful research and reporting platform. The new version includes additions to both the core product and optional advanced modules, touching all areas of Stylus Pro s functionality. For highlights of these features, please see our newsletter, Pilot 28. For a more comprehensive list, please see our release notes.

“A Strategy Aiming to Pump Returns Gains Clout but May Be ‘No Free Lunch'”, an article in the Wall Street Journal features analysis and commentary by MPI CEO Michael Markov on the mutual fund 130/30 investment strategy. view ::

Michael Markov presents a paper entitled “Dynamic Analysis of Hedge Funds” at MIT (Cambridge, MA) at the 3rd IASTED International Conference on Financial Engineering on Oct. 11, 2006. The paper, co-authored by scientists in both the United States and Russia, describes a new, efficient methodology designed to detect a hedge fund’s risk, leverage and strategy dynamics using a performance track record. conference details ::

– PRESS RELEASE – Research and Reporting Tool to be introduced at CFDD Advisor Conference in Chicago, October 3-5 … view full ::