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Higher volatility expected in 2012 according to S&P
Investors are $3 trillion worse off after declines across global markets in 2011. Gains were made in December but markets are likely to be even more volatile this year, says Standard & Poor's (S&P).
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012
World Bank warns of further economic weakness in Mena region
The current outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is 10% unemployment and 4% growth, while figures for China are the reverse, according to a senior economist at the World Bank.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Nov 2011
Rising volatility points to excess returns in commodities
Commodity price volatility is a concern for policymakers but it could benefit investors in the long-term, according to a study by Credit Suisse.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
Hedge funds rely on consultants for advice on risky political environment
Hedge funds are using consultants and political advisors to monitor political events such as elections, civil unrest and regulation, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa and emerging markets....
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
Audio: Love and fear trades collide to boost gold
Hedge Funds Review talks to Frank Holmes, CEO and chief investment officer of US Global Investors and investment team leader for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund, about prospects for gold.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Apr 2011 | 
Audio: Institutionalisation of hedge fund business throws up challenges to industry
With the increased institutionalisation of hedge funds, managers are struggling with meeting the demanding requirements of institutional investors as well as regulatory compliance.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Apr 2011 |
Stressful times for world economy as hedge funds ponder options
Unsettled markets react to a lethal mixture of rising commodity prices, persistent political unrest in the MENA region, knock-on effects of the Japanese earthquake/tsunami and other economic crises.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011
Continued disturbances in the MENA region influences pace of global economic growth
Unrest in North African and the Middle East is impacting markets - particularly oil prices - and increasing volatility.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011
Investors favour more esoteric assets in hedge fund secondary trading
Institutional investors start to concentrate on the secondary trading of hedge funds running strategies focusing on esoteric assets such as asset-based lending/direct loans in March.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011
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