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Brics will slow over next decade as consumers drive growth
Changes in demographics and sluggish investment flows will check the fast economic growth in the Bric countries over 2010-20. Slower growth will impact the global economy, says Legal & General.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012 | 
Video: Alcentra’s Paul Hatfield, CIO, and Graham Rainbow, senior loan portfolio manager, talk about leveraged loans as an asset class
Alcentra says sub-investment grade leveraged loans are becoming an accepted asset class in Europe as the market develops. Institutional investors are the norm in Europe compared with retail in the US....
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012 | 
Audio: PerTrac lifts the lid on alternative Ucits investment
Alternative Ucits is an investment vehicle people outside of Europe want to know more about. PerTrac’s comprehensive survey of the market reveals some surprises on location and size of the market.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012 |
Audio: Solvency II directive could end hedge fund investment by European insurance companies
Draft Solvency II directive could mean European insurance companies (and possibly other institutional investors) will not be able to invest in hedge funds because of excessive capital requirements.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 |
Audio: Hedge fund investors warned of pitfalls of share class restrictions
Hedge fund share class restrictions may have unintended consequences, research suggests. Fund flow affects future performance, a fall of up to 5.6% was observed in funds where there were outflows.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 |
Sponsored video: Exploiting long/short credit arbitrage strategies
Credit markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility as hedge fund managers focus on liquid high-quality credits at or near the top of the capital structure and avoid riskier bonds and loans.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012 | 
Video: Interview with Isaac Souede, chairman and chief executive, Permal Group
Isaac Souede, chief executive and chairman of fund of hedge funds group Permal, talks about the challenges facing the industry, the creation of alpha and how the industry needs innovation to achieve alpha.......
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 |
Audio: Third-party litigation funding finds favour with hedge funds
Third-party funding of commercial litigation is a growing business area where hedge funds have been present for some time. Now commercial claims are beginning to be taken seriously as an asset class
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 |
Audio: Economist forecasts toughening trade environment in 2012 for hedge funds
Hedge funds face questions about the reason for their existence as they struggle to generate positive returns. The economic environment, regulation and scarce capital also threaten the industry.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Dec 2011 |
Audio: Eurozone crisis and difficult trading conditions for hedge funds explored by hedge fund experts
Guests on the latest Naked Short Club discussed the eurozone crisis and other issues facing the global economy. Successes in 2011 for the hedge fund industry were also talked about.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Dec 2011 |
Sponsored video: Demystifying equity quant strategies
The hedge fund strategy equity quantitative offers investors a way to complement existing portfolio allocations. Different models and the broader concepts behind them should be examined by investors.
Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011 |
Audio: Dr Stu talks about the Naked Short Club and hedge funds
Enigmatic presenter and host of the Naked Short Club Dr Stu talks about how the programme has helped demystify the hedge fund industry through an eclectic mix of talk, music and poetry.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Dec 2011 |
Audio: Aurora's Scott Schweighauser talks about strategy picks for 2012
Chief investment officer of FoHF Aurora IM is upping allocations to macro trading hedge fund strategies in 2012. Volatility-based strategies should also do well in an uncertain economic environment.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011
Audio: Merits of DIY investing compared with using funds of hedge funds are explored
N@ked Short Club considers whether it's better to bypass funds of hedge funds and do it yourself. Gaps and innovation in the FoHF market are also discussed.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011 |
Audio: Questions raised over diversification benefits of hedge funds
Naked Short Club discussion raises questions about whether hedge funds still provide diversification, as well as Esma’s final advice on the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive.
Hedge Funds Review | 28 Nov 2011 |
Audio: Don Ebanks talks about issues of hedge fund directorships and corporate governance
Hedge fund directorships are again in the spotlight. Don Ebanks, managing director at DMS Management, talks about directorships and why he thinks the DMS model is sound and approved of by investors.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2011 |
Video: Interview with Ian Morley, senior consultant, Allenbridge Group
A negative market environment and the impending introduction of the AIFM directive will create challenges for hedge funds and fund of hedge funds next year but creative funds will survive.
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011 |
Audio: Trend for reverse consolidation sweeps through hedge fund industry
The trend for reverse consolidation developing as a result of the Dodd Frank Act was one topic discussed on the N@ked Short Club programme. Talk centred on spinouts/offs, IPOs and consolidation.
Hedge Funds Review | 18 Nov 2011 |
Audio: Hedge fund branding becoming important criteria for investors
Strongly branded hedge funds are attractive to investors and are attracting the most net asset flows. Once achieved, a strong brand enhances a hedge fund’s ability to raise and retain capital.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Nov 2011 |
Video: Interview with Joseph Bannister, chairman, Malta Financial Services Authority
Malta’s regulator is encouraging more custodians to come to the island in response to increased numbers of Ucits fund launches. The MFSA also has oversight plans for hedge fund directors.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Nov 2011 |
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