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Merger arbitrage
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 2012
M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds
A drop in M&A volumes has hurt the performance of event driven equity hedge funds. Managers are optimistic 2012 will bring more deals and better returns, if macroeconomic conditions remain stable.
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012
Investable indexes: November 2011 returns
Hedge fund performance fell during November as many strategies were hit by unfavourable market conditions, caused by the continuing eurozone sovereign debt woes.
Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012
Investable indexes: October 2011 returns
Equity markets rebounded in October as the eurozone crisis looked near to a resolution. This benefited hedge fund indexes, however, the rally was short-lived.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011
Merrill Lynch Investment Solutions: Merrill Lynch International
Winner: Best Ucits platform; Shortlist: Best overall investment platform
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011
Amundi Alternative Investments Managed Account Platform: Amundi Asset Management
Shortlist: Best managed account platform Shortlist: Best overall investment platform
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011
CFS Total Return Fund: Covenant Financial Services
Covenant Financial Services is betting on commodities and equities that stand to benefit from growing demand from Asia. As a macro investor, CIO Steve Shafer is extremely bearish on developed markets....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011
Investable indexes: May 2011 returns
The May returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
Bernheim, Dreyfus rolls out Ucits version of its merger strategy
Paris-based alternative asset manager Bernheim, Dreyfus & Co is offering its market neutral merger strategy Diva Synergy Fund in a Ucits structure.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Jun 2011
Hedge fund investors seek protection in macro uncertainty
Macro factors are driving hedge fund investors to reassess their positioning as central bankers signal an end to ultra-stimulative monetary policy in developed markets.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011
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