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Hedge funds see upside in Russian equities

A strong economy and much-needed capital market reforms bode well for Russian equities. As they seek to capitalise, local hedge fund managers are looking beyond the usual natural resources plays.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 May 2012secure

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Problems in Middle East fuel political risk in Turkey

Tensions between Iran and Israel and civil unrest in Syria are increasing political risk in neighbouring Turkey, reports Aegis Advisory. Risk in central and eastern Europe has levelled, but remains high.......

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Mar 2012secure

FCM European Opportunities Fund: Fleming Family & Partners Capital Management

Winner: Best sub-$100 million Ucits product

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Merger arbitrage hedge funds set to outperform for 2010

Merger arbitrage hedge funds are on a roll as corporate deal making recovers from its recession lows.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010secure

Restructuring expected to increase in 2011

Corporate restructuring activity is expected to increase in the next 12 months, particularly in the real estate sector. Restructuring will be determined by the willingness of banks to refinance debt.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Sep 2010secure

Positive hedge fund index performance continues in August

Hedge fund indexes built on strong gains posted in July with positive movement in August, according to Hedge Fund Research and Eurekahedge.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Sep 2010secure

Growth in global retirement assets despite crisis

Total global pension assets are expected to increase from $28 trillion to $46 trillion by 2020, with highest growth rates predicted in emerging markets in Asia and Central and Eastern Europe.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Sep 2010secure

European M&A activity increases in first half of 2010

European merger and acquisition (M&A) activity rose 25% in the first six months of 2010, with $182.7 billion of deals announced. This was an increase of 23.7% over the same period in 2009.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Aug 2010secure

Markit to start trading emerging market sovereign credit risk index

The Markit iTraxx SovX CEEMEA (Central and East European, Middle East and Africa) index will start trading on January 20. The index is part of the Markit iTraxx SovX family of sovereign credit default......

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Jan 2010secure

BGC Partners adds countries to daily swap fixing

Inter-dealer brokers BGC Partners has expanded its daily swap fixing to include additional countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia Pacific have been formally recognised as official price......

Hedge Funds Review | 18 Aug 2009

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