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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

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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

Fund managers could be hit by exit of Italian bonds from BarCap index

Further downgrades for Italy would cause its inflation-linked bonds to drop out of a Barclays Capital index, prompting mass selling by fund managers. Dealers want the ECB to expand bond-buying remit.

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

Eurozone indecision fuels market mayhem

Eurozone indecision in the face of continued pressure on sovereign debt, particularly Spain and Italy, and a loss of confidence in European banks could plunge the world into deep depression.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Audio: Saxo Bank consultant questions ability of eurozone to survive present crisis

Nick Beecroft, senior markets consultant at Saxo Bank in London, looks at the key developments in the unfolding sovereign debt crisis and the political will of the European Union's architects.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 May 2011 | screening image

Aspect Capital launches Ireland-based Ucits-compliant hedge fund

Investment manager Aspect Capital has launched a Ucits III-compliant version of its flagship Aspect Diversified Programme, the Aspect Diversified Trends Fund.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Jan 2011secure

Fund managers move towards emerging markets as Europe's performance declines

Emerging markets continue to rebound strongly in 2010 whereas the outlook for Europe appears to be growing bleaker, according to expert fund managers speaking in London.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 May 2010secure

Developed country debt default sends shivers through the system

What would be the repercussions of a developed country defaulting on its debt?

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010secure

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