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More corporate distress and consolidation should boost event-driven strategies

More corporate distress and consolidation as debt matures and needs refinancing in the US and Europe in 2014-15 spells good news for hedge fund managers using event-driven strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

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Hedge funds and funds of funds experience mixed results in first half of 2010

Volatile markets are playing havoc with many hedge funds strategies. Investors continue to favour the largest funds, representing only 5% of the total industry, many reporting positive net inflows.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Volatility adds interesting dynamic to portfolio investments

Volatility arbitrage funds should be able to profit through cycles. Most investors say it is about trading volatility as an asset class, directional or taking a relative value approach.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

NEWS FEATURE: Short-term trading strategies offer investors liquidity and alpha

Short-term traders are becoming more popular as investors seek uncorrelated alpha. It may be possible to add these strategies without compromising return or increasing correlation.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jul 2010

NEWS ANALYSIS: Hedge funds miss asset flow as religious institutions try to invest responsibly

Research from three European Union (EU) organisations has revealed that religious institutions, a large investor group, struggle to invest responsibly while maintaining a belief-friendly strategy.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Jul 2010

Eurekahedge statistical information

The latest statistical information on arbitrage, relative value, distressed debt, event driven, fixed income, funds of funds, global macro and long/short equity.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Jul 2010 | secure

Edhec hedge fund indexes show mixed fortunes for June

Hedge funds monitored by Edhec’s alternative indexes had a mixed June, with several strategies falling into negative territory both for the month and year to date.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jul 2010

GLG and Threadneedle speak up for emerging markets

GLG Partners and Threadneedle have given a positive outlook for emerging markets as a continued venue for hedge fund investment.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jul 2010

US and Asian equities popular with asset managers but inflation concerns remain

Asset managers have expressed concern over inflation. However, they were optimistic about US and Asian equity markets, according to a survey by RBC Capital Markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jul 2010

Risk management and compliance for hedge funds migrate to the front office

Greater accountability is needed in the hedge fund industry. Middle office functions such as risk management and compliance are moving into the front office.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

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