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Private equity

M&A activity in 2012 could be boosted by strong corporates and interest from Asia-Pacific

Opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could pick up in 2012 although economic, political and regulatory challenges remain and activity is dependent on confidence returning to the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

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Edhec research reveals negative correlation between private equity deal performance and duration

Research shows a strong negative association between performance and duration for private equity deals. Quick flips account for 12% of all PE investments with a median internal rate of return of 85%.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Odin Fund Management: Nordic equity portfolio

Nordic equities hold significant value and are under-represented in most equity portfolios, says Odin Fund Management. It finds value in its four funds focused on individual countries and the region.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2011secure

Corporate debt offers investment opportunity

Discounted corporate debt has presented good investment opportunities for fund managers and investors. How the market for structured products, including securitised loans, will develop in the future is,......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010secure

Private equity fund administration expertise offered

Alan Flanagan, managing director and global head of BNY Mellon private equity fund services product, believes the worlds of private equity and hedge funds are growing closer. This convergence, he says,......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010secure

Chinese opportunities

Of all the world’s emerging markets, none has boomed so quickly as China. While the developed world struggles with the financial crisis, China is forecasting continued strong growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Oct 2009secure

Private equity deals slump

Private equity investment activity in Europe has plummeted and there are few signs of recovery. The value of transactions over the first quarter of 2009 dropped again by over half to just over EUR4 billion,......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 May 2009secure

Office moves, openings and changes

Conyers opens Brazil officeCayman Islands law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman has completed the official approval, formation and licensing of its São Paulo partnership by the legal regulatory authority Ordem......

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Apr 2009secure

RWC Partners moves into long only with convertible bond fund

RWC Partners has launched RWC Distressed Convertibles Fund with investment from a variety of institutions.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Mar 2009secure

Middle East investors less keen on hedge funds for 2009

A majority of Middle East investors (55%) expect to decrease their allocation to hedge funds in 2009 while 14% expect to increase allocations and 31% plan no change in their allocation. The results are......

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Feb 2009secure

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