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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

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M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds

A drop in M&A volumes has hurt the performance of event driven equity hedge funds. Managers are optimistic 2012 will bring more deals and better returns, if macroeconomic conditions remain stable.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Poor overall performance by hedge funds in 2011 despite Q4 improvement

Hedge funds ended 2011 with overall performance down despite a pick-up in the fourth quarter. Only macro and relative value arbitrage strategies ended the year in positive territory.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Culross Global Fund: Culross Global Investment Management

Winner: Hedge Funds Review FoHF of the decade and Best performing diversified FoHF over 10 years; Shortlist: Best performing diversified FoHF over three years

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

Man Commodity Strategies: Man Investments

Shortlist: Best performing energy/commodity fund of hedge funds

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

Stenham Global Resources: Stenham Asset Management

Shortlist: Best performing energy/commodity fund of hedge funds

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

Opus Commodities Fund: Schroders NewFinance Capital

Winner: Best performing energy/commodity fund of hedge funds; Shortlist: Best performing specialist FoHF over three years

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

Global depression and sovereign default are top of risk list

Economic depression is the top global economic risk followed by the risk of sovereign default and the threat of hyperinflation, according to Towers Watson's ranking of the top 15 extreme risks.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

Shortlist announced for European Fund of Hedge Funds awards 2011

The judges have announced the shortlist for the European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011. Winners will be announced on November 23. Three awards honour outstanding contributions to the FoHF industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Oct 2011

Nominations open for European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011

The 10th European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2011 has opened for nominations. The accolades recognise the best-performing European FoHFs as well as honouring qualitative attributes of FoHFs.

Hedge Funds Review | 17 Aug 2011

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