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Collateral risk management
Beware of credit markets
Credit as an asset class is one of the largest and, according to Patrick Brennan (pictured), head of credit investments at NewFinance Capital, it is a bubble that is about to pop. Credit risk in the US......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Dec 2008
Report reviews attempts for CDS clearing systems
The different industry initiatives currently proposed concerning the clearing of credit default swap transactions and the different aspects of counterparty risk under various types of contractual trading......
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2008
ABL strategy rocked by US fraud case may mean greater demand for due diligence
One of the better-performing strategies this year has been asset-backed lending. In the US an investigation into alleged fraud that has severely impacted some hedge funds using the strategy has knocked......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008
Hedge funds fill gap left by lack of bank-based trade financing
As avenues of traditional trade finance have dried up as a consequence of the banking crisis, hedge funds have seen an opportunity. Jamie Wynn-Williams reports
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008
Lehman collapse highlights re-hypothecation dangers
The fallout from the failure of Lehman Brothers and the demise of Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns is redefining the prime brokerage business. Regulatory oversight and counterparty risk are among the issues......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2008
Operational risk concerns concentrate on due diligence
Issues surrounding the evaluation and monitoring of operational risk in hedge fund investments are becoming increasingly important. Stephen Quigley discusses challenges and options facing hedge funds and......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2008
CDS counterparty risks serious threat
Over 75% of institutions said counterparty risk in credit default swaps (CDSs) represents a serious threat to global financial markets, according to a study by Greenwich Associates. The aim of the study......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2008
CDS counterparty risks serious threat to global financial markets
Over 75% of institutions said counterparty risk in credit default swaps (CDSs) represents a serious threat to global financial markets, according to a study by Greenwich Associated.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Aug 2008
Volatility and uncertainty characterise first six months of 2008
What has been the highlight in the first half of 2008? The first six months of 2008 have certainly been interesting. Market volatility, a fallout from the subprime debacle, has continued to provide opportunities......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Aug 2008
Exotic options effective way to hedge risk and counterparty exposure
Exotic options are attracting more interest from hedge funds despite the problems inflicted on the sector by the subprime debacle. Stephen Quigley and Jamie Wynn-Williams in London and Phyllis Feinberg......
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Aug 2008
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