18/08/2010
Recent turbulence in wheat prices, coupled with a pullback in the rise of gold, have left many commodities funds caught on the short side with a YTD performance dent in July. But, despite short-term unpredictability, most CTAs will be looking to the long term
18/08/2010
Highlights and analysis from HFM's report on the prime brokerage landscape
11/08/2010
The rise in influence of institutional investors has seen hedge fund assets concentrated mainly the industry's larger funds. But as diversification becomes key and investors feel more comfortable with the hedge fund space, many, both institutional and retail, are considering smaller, unconventional investments in their search for alpha
11/08/2010
The gradual rise in hedge fund borrowing through 2010 was confirmed last week by FSA figures noting a marked increase in leverage. But with May and June's rocky performance yet to be factored in, it remains to be seen whether this mark of confidence is here to stay
28/07/2010
Along with most investors, US endowments and foundations retreated from the hedge fund space when crisis hit in 2008, but they have been quick to return and, with many planning allocation increases this year, are driving the institutional return to the alternatives sector
28/07/2010
Despite hedge funds' global focus, the industry is dominated by relatively few tried-and-tested locations. But as the world's emerging markets come to prominence, there are a raft of nascent domiciles, offering fund management and administration services, looking to make their mark on the global stage.
21/07/2010
The popularity of Ucits-compliant hedge fund strategies has swelled over the last year, attracting both institutional and retail investors. But have May and June's performance wobbles brought Newcits expectations back to reality?
21/07/2010
Bearing the brunt of cut-backs in the capital-starved climate of 2008, prime brokers' cap intro teams have once again swelled, with a recent spate of new hires pointing to the growing importance of winning hedge fund clients, large and small, in a new wide-open marketplace
14/07/2010
Slowly but surely, India hedge funds are beginning to offer the kind of strategies that can attract big fish such as London hedge fund giant Man Group, whose fund of hedge funds business could make its first direct allocation to an Indian hedge fund within a year, according to Asia business head Patric Gysin.
14/07/2010
The announcement of the US Financial Reform Bill last week confirmed what many feared, that the Volcker Rule will limit banks' hedge fund holdings. But, with lighter restrictions on prop desks than expected, banks can now get on with the process of adapting to meet the new rules
22/09/2010
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30/09/2010
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26/08/10
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