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Emerging markets will dominate global growth as political and economic power shifts east

As power shifts to the east, emerging markets are driving global growth said speakers at City Week. These markets are growing fast, which means their currencies will become more important in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Feb 2012secure

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Roubini forecasts continuing danger for global economic outlook in 2012 and beyond

Advanced economies, compared with emerging markets, have better fundamentals, but getting back to ‘normal' will be a multi-year process, says economist Nouriel Roubini.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Feb 2012secure

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 | screening image

M&A activity in 2012 could be boosted by strong corporates and interest from Asia-Pacific

Opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could pick up in 2012 although economic, political and regulatory challenges remain and activity is dependent on confidence returning to the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

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 | screening image

Eurozone indecision fuels market mayhem

Eurozone indecision in the face of continued pressure on sovereign debt, particularly Spain and Italy, and a loss of confidence in European banks could plunge the world into deep depression.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Video: Interview with Kristof Bulkai, co-manager Thames River Water and Agriculture Absolute Return and Isis Funds

Telecommunications is favoured by Kristof Bulkai at Thames River. He thinks prospects in this sector are good as high-speed broadband needs expanding. On the flip side, he is easing off commodities.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Jul 2011 | screening image

Parker Global to launch FoHF focused on Brazilian hedge fund managers

Parker Global Strategies is raising capital for a fund of hedge funds (FoHF) that will invest in Brazilian managers focusing mainly on equity and fixed income and currency trading strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Emerging market hedge funds tread carefully as macro uncertainty grows

Long-term fundamentals in emerging markets remain compelling, but hedge funds are treading carefully as rising inflation and a slowdown global economic growth threaten to undermine short-term returns....

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Hedge fund industry continues to struggle with scandal and regulation

Continued market volatility coupled with uncertainty over the ending of quantitative easing, the fall-out from the resignation of the International Monetary Fund head and worries over China continue.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

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