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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

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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 2009secure

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 2009secure

UK funds under management see recovery after decline in 2008

UK assets under management fell 12% in 2008 to £3.7 trillion according to the annual fund management report by International Financial Services London (IFSL), the independent organisation promoting UK......

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Sep 2009

AIG sells off asset management business

Insurer American International Group (AIG) announced it was hiving off a portion of its investment advisory and asset management business to Hong Kong-based Bridge Partners.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Sep 2009

Hurricane risk contracts open for trading

Weather Risk Solutions (WRS) has opened trading for the 2009 hurricane season in hurricane risk landfall options (HuRLOs). These instruments are designed to allow eligible investors and businesses to hedge......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Aug 2009

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