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Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management

Part of the currency hedging process is managing the exposure gained through hedge fund share classes, another aspect of risk management, which is becoming more of a focus for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012secure

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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 | screening image

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

Australian hedge fund market holds opportunities for global hedge fund managers

Australian asset allocators, fuelled by the fourth-largest pension investment management market in the world, will increasingly turn to good hedge fund and fund of hedge funds managers for returns.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities

Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011secure

Basel Committee secretary general dismisses reports of liquidity coverage ratio overhaul

Basel Committee is working on criteria to decide what counts as a liquid asset. Secretary general Stefan Walter said no decisions yet taken on how or if the liquidity coverage ratio should change

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Sep 2011secure

Former Banque d’Orsay prop desk team launches M&A hedge fund

Three former M&A traders from Banque d’Orsay’s proprietary desk are to manage a new hedge fund, Orsay Merger Arbitrage, seeded with $143 million by Oddo Asset Management.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jun 2011secure

Morgan Stanley bolsters Ucits platform

Morgan Stanley is upping the ante with its Ucits platform, FundLogic Alternatives, adding three US-based hedge fund managers: Ascend Capital, Cohen and Steers and Sandler O'Neill Asset Management.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Jun 2011secure

Cheyne European Event Driven Fund: Cheyne Capital Management

Winner: Best event driven hedge fund; Shortlist: Hedge fund of the year

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Pulse and Ardon ready Asia fund launch

An Asia-focused hedge fund being launched by Pulse Capital and Ardon Capital management sports an innovative investment structure and business model.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 May 2011secure

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