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Global economic growth to remain slow in 2012 while Asia experiences comparatively high growth
This year will be another tough year for global economies. Asia is likely to experience comparatively good growth, says Crédit Agricole. The US is likely to avoid recession with growth less than 2%.
Hedge Funds Review | 18 Jan 2012
Hedge funds eye opportunities posed by troubled US home loans
Sales of distressed US mortgage portfolios could be a boon for hedge funds. Galton Capital Management, part of Mariner Investment Group, is preparing to launch a fund to capitalise on the opportunity....
Hedge Funds Review | 07 Nov 2011
CFTC to publish own version of Volcker rule
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to publish its own Volcker rule for consultation although little progress has been made so far, according to CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2011
Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities
Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011
CFS Total Return Fund: Covenant Financial Services
Covenant Financial Services is betting on commodities and equities that stand to benefit from growing demand from Asia. As a macro investor, CIO Steve Shafer is extremely bearish on developed markets....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011
Manager profile: Eric Sprott, CEO, chief investment officer and senior portfolio manager, Sprott Asset Management
Canadian asset manager Eric Sprott now has over $10 billion invested in his mutual funds, hedge funds and discretionary accounts. His investment thesis is simple: go long gold and silver, short everything......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
Hedge funds position for slowdown as sovereign debt crisis worsens
Hedge fund managers expect the US dollar to weaken further and are positioning for a stock market capitulation as economic sentiment turns negative on debt concerns.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
US 'shooting itself in foot' with derivatives margin rules, declares Congressman Issa
Congressman Darrell Issa has attacked margin rules that threaten to isolate US banks. Foreign regulators said they have no plans to copy the proposals.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Aug 2011
Lack of clear 'proprietary traders' definition stymies implementation of Volcker rule
Banks are considering a variety of measures to identify proprietary trading and meet the requirements of the Volcker rule, part of the Dodd-Frank Act, although none are foolproof, say dealers.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jul 2011
Hedge funds rely on consultants for advice on risky political environment
Hedge funds are using consultants and political advisors to monitor political events such as elections, civil unrest and regulation, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa and emerging markets....
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
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