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Euro collapse more inflationary than printing money says Axa IM fixed income head

It is difficult to foresee sustainable borrowing costs for Italian, Spanish or other troubled debt unless the ECB is used as a lender of last resort, says Chris Iggo, CIO at Axa IM.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Nov 2011secure

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Hedge funds and FoHFs are back in fashion with European private banks

Absolute return and hedge funds have a large role to play for investors, say many private banks. Having them as part of asset allocation adds diversification and improves the risk/return profile.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Asian hedge funds eschew custody arrangements to safeguard assets

As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

European distressed debt hedge fund managers eye prospects of massive refinancings in 2012

European distressed debt hedge fund managers are optimistic about the prospects of tapping into a €140 billion leverage loan market in 2012 while investors worry about a lack of skilled managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

European hedge fund placement agents plan trade association

European third-party marketers of hedge funds are setting up an industry association and introducing a code of conduct. The project was discussed by around 60 placement agents.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jul 2011secure

Institutional investors rediscover attractions of convertible bond hedge funds

Whether or not funds are capped, hedge fund managers concur the broad post-crisis recovery rally in the $500 billion convertible bond market is over. They now trade around fair value.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Leading hedge funds assess threat from cyber criminals

Cyber attacks have become more frequent but so far hedge funds have not been a target. Nevertheless, many prominent hedge funds as assessing their defences and putting up defences against hackers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients

European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Hedge funds cut short positions as European Union ponders more regulation

Hedge funds have more than halved their levels of securities borrowing amid fears over pending regulation affecting shorting being discussed by the European Union.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jun 2011secure

Tullett Prebon says locked-in hedge investors face four-year wait

Some investors locked into hedge funds in the financial crisis may not have hedge funds and funds of hedge funds redemptions satisfied fully until 2015, said market intermediary Tullett Prebon.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Jun 2011secure

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