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Debt financing

Continued volatility as US and Europe face persistent debt problems

While the US has narrowly avoided a debt crisis of its own, the eurozone faces continued threats as more countries are targeted by markets as the next victims. Market volatility continues.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

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Emerging markets and distressed securities top list of strategies to watch in 2011

Emerging markets and strategies focused on distressed securities and debt are the top strategy picks for 2011. Event driven and fixed income strategies are also a favourite among hedge fund managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Dec 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

FrontPoint Partners expands into small and mid-cap lending

US alternatives asset manager FrontPoint Partners has added a team focusing on direct lending strategies to its platform. Led by Stephen Czech the team will originate and invest in secured loans to small......

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Feb 2010secure

S&P offers Asia Pacific credit and equity services

Standard & Poor’s has expanded its credit and equity coverage in Asia Pacific with the introduction of two services. The new offerings are aimed at helping investors to better manage local and regional......

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jan 2010secure

Leveraging corporate assets in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has been dealing with capital markets and structured finance transactions for a global client base of institutional clients for several years.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010secure

Credit crisis could be catalyst for local market

As Islamic product offerings continue to develop rapidly in the MENA region, there are signs that the corporate bond market is also maturing, particularly if local legislation is passed to further transparency......

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2009secure

Unusual income stream for fund chasing corporate opportunities

New York-based Yield/Capital Appreciation Management has launched an absolute return fund offering investors an unusual combination of regular income distributions and traditional returns based on value......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Nov 2009secure

NEWS FOCUS: Fund targets opportunities in changed corporate landscape

New York-based Yield/Capital Appreciation Management has launched an absolute return fund offering investors an unusual combination of regular income distributions and traditional returns based on value......

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Nov 2009secure

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

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