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M&A activity in 2012 could be boosted by strong corporates and interest from Asia-Pacific

Opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could pick up in 2012 although economic, political and regulatory challenges remain and activity is dependent on confidence returning to the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

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US most likely to lead equity rally in 2012, say hedge fund managers and institutional investors

Over half of hedge funds and institutional investors think the US is most likely to lead an equity rally this year. The EU came second with 16%, according to a Hedge Funds Review website poll.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management

Part of the currency hedging process is managing the exposure gained through hedge fund share classes, another aspect of risk management, which is becoming more of a focus for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012secure

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 2012secure

Hedge funds record modest losses in November but outflows knock billions off industry

Hedge funds had marginal losses in November as the investment environment stayed tough, while performance-based losses and outflows wiped $10 billion off the size of the industry, reports Eurekahedge....

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012

IMQubator and Synergy Fund Management join forces to seed emerging Asian hedge fund managers

IMQubator and Hong Kong-based Synergy Fund Management have partnered to provide seeding capital to emerging hedge fund managers in Asia, with a particular focus on the Chinese and Japanese markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Fund of hedge funds industry continues to evolve as investors become more demanding

Ian Morley, a 37-year veteran of fund of hedge funds, sees promise in emerging managers in Asia, challenging regulation and an industry that is evolving to meet the demands of institutional investors....

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011secure

Hedge funds will end year in negative territory as asset outflow continues

Hedge fund assets under management increased slightly in October although year-to-date returns in aggregate are negative. However, outflows continued with a net decline in AUM.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Nov 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

JC Flowers sees potential investment opportunity in troubled eurozone banks

JC Flowers head says reliance on short-term funding is a weakness of the securities industry, not just MF Global. The worsening eurozone crisis could lead to investment opportunities in troubled banks...

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Nov 2011secure

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