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Research reveals untapped potential in traded life policies

The potential in the emerging traded life policies (TLPs) market has significant prospects for hedge funds, according to research by Professor Merlin Stone

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Aug 2010

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Growth expectations of fund managers collapse

Fund managers’ outlooks have turned bearish in July with the net exposure of hedge funds dropping to just 18%, according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) survey.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Jul 2010

AIFM directive could create systemic risk warns industry

The number of companies operating as custodians and prime brokers could be reduced if the current alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive proposals come into force. Many also believe systemic......

Hedge Funds Review | 30 May 2010 | secure

Man-backed Nephila attracts strong UK inflows

Insurance-linked securities specialist Nephila Capital has announced inflows during the second half of 2009 of $340 million from 11 UK institutions into its catastrophic reinsurance fund.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Mar 2010

Ignis spin-off kicks off with first fund

A team of managers from Ignis Investment Management have set up an independent management company and announced the launch of their first hedge fund.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010

Move to create liquid market in longevity risk

A group of insurers and banks has joined forces to establish an association to develop a liquid traded market in longevity and mortality-related risk.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010

Investors less enamoured of asset-backed lending

In the wake of the financial crisis, opportunities have arisen for funds exploiting the unwillingness of banks to lend to small companies. Hedge Funds Review out how hedge funds are using asset-backed......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Nov 2009 | secure

P&I in joint venture with Alternative Investments Forum

Pensions & Investments (P&I) and the Alternative Investments Forum (AIF) have formed a joint venture creating a global think tank to educate and inform institutional investors about how best to invest......

Hedge Funds Review | 13 Oct 2009

US institutional investors stay true to investment policies

All major categories of institutional investors — including pension funds, mutual funds, insurance companies, savings institutions and foundations — have remained fundamentally committed to the same......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Oct 2009

Hedge fund managers seek protection

Following the financial turmoil, more hedge fund managers are looking to insurance to protect them from both past and future claims.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Oct 2009 | secure

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