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Libor forecast to lose status as key benchmark

Libor as a key benchmark for a variety of derivatives and as a measure of interbank lending rates may be on the way out, a leading interest rates strategist has suggested.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Jan 2009secure

Asia best placed to lead global economy out of crisis

Asia is well positioned to lead the global economy out of crisis, according to Khiem Do, chair of the Asia multi asset team at Baring Asset Management (Barings).

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Jan 2009secure

Third quarter gold statistics show hedge funds selling off positions

Dollar demand for gold reached an all time quarterly record of $32 billion in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest figures* released by the World Gold Council (WGC). The rise was attributed......

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Nov 2008secure

Investors' interest intensifies in hedge funds as countries compete for business

With vast sums looking for attractive investment opportunities, the Middle East is ripe for hedge fund development. While there are significant challenges still to overcome, liberalisation and the development......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008secure

Hedge funds harness volatility in turbulent markets

Trading volatility can help hedge funds to diversify their portfolios and generate alpha in a challenging market. Kris Devasabai and Stephen Quigley report on the strategies employed by volatility traders......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008secure

NEWS FEATURE — Hedge funds concerned about shorting bans, redemptions and counterparty risks

Hedge Funds Review canvassed opinions* from a variety of hedge fund managers about the impact of the shorting ban, their experiences with redemption demands from investors and their thoughts about the......

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Oct 2008secure

NEWS FEATURE — Strong fundamentals of Russian economy expected to tempt investors back into market

By Stephen Quigley In the wake of severe disruption to Russia’s stock market, investor confidence both inside and outside the country has been severely dented. Hedge funds appear to be taking a contrarian......

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Oct 2008secure

Brave new world - maybe

At some stage the world probably will come to an end. It is, however, unlikely that it will happen this week, month or even year, despite the hysterics of the market and the inability of the US legislature......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Oct 2008secure

Major downturn predicted for 2009

Britain should brace itself for a fairly rocky and steep economic downturn as it and world economies enter negative territory. This was one of the conclusions of John Ricciardi, partner at Iveagh Private......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Oct 2008secure

Focus on regional strategies brings value for investment managers

Following a strategy focused on a specific region gives managers a chance to concentrate on a specific universe of investment opportunities that can bring good returns for portfolios. Stephen Quigley and......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Oct 2008secure

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