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Kris Devasabai

Hedge funds eye European distressed debt opportunity

High-yield credit and distressed debt strategies are likely to be the best sources of alpha in 2012, according to hedge fund managers speaking at the Gaim 2012 conference in Boca Raton, Florida.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jan 2012secure

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Congruent Equity set for emerging markets fund launch in Q2

A former AllianceBernstein CIO is preparing to launch an emerging markets hedge fund. Congruent Equity's process will combine fundamentals-based company research and quantitative stock analysis.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds

A drop in M&A volumes has hurt the performance of event driven equity hedge funds. Managers are optimistic 2012 will bring more deals and better returns, if macroeconomic conditions remain stable.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Diamondback seeks to calm investors over insider trading allegations

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital says it cut ties with alleged insider traders and has been co-operating with investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Attorney's Office.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund investors flocking to global macro and relative value strategies

Hedge fund investors show a preference for macro funds and relative value arbitrage strategies, says Hedge Fund Research. Discretionary and systematic macro funds had highest net inflows in Q4 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund managers charged in insider trading case in US

US law enforcement officials including the Securities and Exchange Commission have accused seven fund managers and analysts of orchestrating one of the largest insider trading schemes in history

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012secure

Barclays Capital forecasts major changes in hedge fund allocations for 2012

Report predicts steady flow of new capital into hedge funds. Reallocation of exiting allocations across strategies and managers could be the big story in 2012 as money flows top 2007 figures.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

MFA calls for end to ban on hedge fund solicitation and advertising

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged by the MFA to amend rules preventing hedge fund managers from openly communicating with investors and the media about their products.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund compensation holds up despite performance drop

A rise in base pay compensated for a drop in bonuses last year. Hedge fund professionals are worried about pay in 2012. On average, cash compensation was $311,000 in 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund managers ponder implications of global rebalancing that could favour emerging markets in 2012

Global macro hedge fund managers see opportunities in the G20 initiative to address global imbalances and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Emerging markets could provide the fuel for growth...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

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