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Global macro hedge funds shine in difficult markets

Global macro funds outperformed most other hedge fund strategies in the third quarter of 2011 as bearish bets on commodities, equities and the euro started to pay off.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Oct 2011secure

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Understanding loan terms A–Z

An a-z listing of loan terms

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010secure

Markit in deal for ClearPar loan settlement system

Markit is to acquire the automated syndicated loan operations platform ClearPar from FIS. ClearPar is used for the settlement of par and distressed loan trades in the US and Europe.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2009secure

Iosco recommends further regulation of CDSs and securitisation

By Alastair Marsh, Risk Greater regulation of securitisation and credit default swaps (CDSs) is needed as current industry initiatives may prove insufficient in fixing the problems in these markets,......

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Sep 2009

Marwyn launches UK recovery fund with RBS support

Investment and advisory group Marwyn is launching a fund to provide alternative finance to companies experiencing short-term liquidity or re-financing problems.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jun 2009

Mazuma plans distressed fund launch

Mazuma Capital Management is planning to launch a distressed fund in 2009. The company, with over 20 years of investment experience in distressed and event-driven strategies, expects "the current credit......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jan 2009secure

Distressed debt strategies need to wait for opportunities to emerge

The liquidity crisis continues to claim casualties. Although forecasts of company closures and bankruptcies across the board are increasing, now may not be the best time to start a fund focused on distressed......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Apr 2008secure

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