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US most likely to lead equity rally in 2012, say hedge fund managers and institutional investors

Over half of hedge funds and institutional investors think the US is most likely to lead an equity rally this year. The EU came second with 16%, according to a Hedge Funds Review website poll.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012secure

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Global economic growth to remain slow in 2012 while Asia experiences comparatively high growth

This year will be another tough year for global economies. Asia is likely to experience comparatively good growth, says Crédit Agricole. The US is likely to avoid recession with growth less than 2%.

Hedge Funds Review | 18 Jan 2012secure

Demographics and regulatory change in Asia-Pacific region should boost fund product sales

Demographic pressures and capital market developments will lead Asia-Pacific regulators to allow an expanded repertoire of asset classes and fund structures for investors, says Cerulli Associates.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

Asian hedge fund size increasing as managers embrace better corporate governance

Asian-based hedge funds are increasing in size as more embrace good governance aimed at attracting institutional money, according to BNY Mellon’s head of alternative investment services in Asia.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

Institutional investors in $1bn club set to allocate even more money to hedge funds in 2012

Data and intelligence provider Preqin says institutional investors allocating $1 billion or more to hedge funds will be key to shaping the industry. Many are allocating to emerging hedge fund managers.......

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

Hedge funds record modest losses in November but outflows knock billions off industry

Hedge funds had marginal losses in November as the investment environment stayed tough, while performance-based losses and outflows wiped $10 billion off the size of the industry, reports Eurekahedge....

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012

Hedge funds running long/short strategies were successful in 2011 despite market volatility

Despite chaotic markets in 2011, hedge fund short sellers were successful in their bets, although performance of US long/short equity strategies was disappointing. 2012 is likely to be challenging.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Greek debt worst performer in Q4 2011; EU sovereigns take battering as crisis worsens

Greek, Slovenian and Egyptian sovereign credit default swaps (CDS) spreads widened the most in Q4 2011. Sweden and Slovakia had a bad fourth quarter as markets assessed impact of the eurozone crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

IMQubator and Synergy Fund Management join forces to seed emerging Asian hedge fund managers

IMQubator and Hong Kong-based Synergy Fund Management have partnered to provide seeding capital to emerging hedge fund managers in Asia, with a particular focus on the Chinese and Japanese markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Despite testing market conditions and regulatory changes, hedge funds see opportunities in 2012

Wildly fluctuating markets will challenge a wide variety of strategies in 2012 while emerging markets should offer opportunities. Hedge funds could offer investors strong risk adjusted performance.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

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