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Hedge fund industry needs to take warnings of Occupy movement to heart

As the eurozone crisis continues to drag on, citizens of developed countries are making their views known: faith in the financial system and political leaders is in short supply.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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European corporate debt restructurings likely to peak in first half of 2012

Continued challenges for European corporates will lead to more restructurings in 2012 but with few hedge funds dedicated to distress, opportunities to deploy capital to the strategy will be limited.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

Sprott sounds warning on global risks

Canadian asset manager Eric Sprott says recent market stability will be short-lived and tells investors to increase exposure to precious metals. He warns of prolonged low US growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

New Capital Wealthy Nations Bond Fund: Stratton Street

The Ireland-domiciled Ucits Wealthy Nations Fund invests in investment grade bonds and companies using a database expressing the total assets and liabilities of 128 countries as a proportion of GDP.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Greece likely to remain in eurozone even if it defaults, say industry experts

Greece is likely to default on its debt but stay within the eurozone, according to an expert panel discussing the future of the monetary union. As markets face a new norm, a NDF market is emerging.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012secure

Greek debt worst performer in Q4 2011; EU sovereigns take battering as crisis worsens

Greek, Slovenian and Egyptian sovereign credit default swaps (CDS) spreads widened the most in Q4 2011. Sweden and Slovakia had a bad fourth quarter as markets assessed impact of the eurozone crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Franco-German fiscal deal prompts falls in eurozone CDS spreads

Risk perceptions in the eurozone fell as France and Germany agreed treaty plans that will sanction fiscally irresponsible member states. S&P puts AAA euro members on credit watch.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Hedge funds cautiously optimistic on high yield

The high yield market looks attractive relative to equities and government bonds, but uncertainty in Europe, fickle investor flows and a lack of liquidity could be a source of downside risk in the near......

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011secure

Sovereign debt issues continue to impact global growth prospects

Indecisive politicians on both sides of the Atlantic have exacerbated sovereign debt problems to a dangerous degree over 2011. This has affected markets, bringing increased volatility and instability....

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011secure

Hedge fund managers take extremely bearish view on eurozone but see potential in emerging markets

Hedge fund managers have turned very bearish on the eurozone, resulting in a renewed interest in emerging markets and especially in China. Over a third expect Greece to default in first quarter 2012.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Nov 2011secure

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