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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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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

Hedge fund AUM expected to reach pre-crisis levels in 2012 driven by increased institutional allocations

Increased confidence in hedge funds and a desire to diversify should drive hedge funds assets under management (AUM) higher in 2012, reports Preqin. Funds of hedge funds are also expected to benefit.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Nov 2011secure

Former Banque d’Orsay prop desk team launches M&A hedge fund

Three former M&A traders from Banque d’Orsay’s proprietary desk are to manage a new hedge fund, Orsay Merger Arbitrage, seeded with $143 million by Oddo Asset Management.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jun 2011secure

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 2011secure

CQS Distressed Value Opportunities Fund: CQS

Winner: Best new hedge fund

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Aviva Investors Index Opportunities Fund: Aviva Investors Global Services

Shortlist: Best sub-$100 million Ucits product

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Dexia Long Short Risk Arbitrage: Dexia Asset Management

Shortlist: Best event driven hedge fund

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Sovereign wealth funds plan increased allocations to large macro hedge funds

Hedge funds will find attracting investments from sovereign wealth funds tricky. But to diminish risk and diversify portfolios, SWFs are increasingly interested in allocating to managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011secure

Hedge funds gain around $30 billion in net inflows in first two months of 2011

Hedge funds gained nearly $30 billion through net inflows in the first two months of 2011 with assets under management (AUM) hitting $1.72 trillion, according to Eurekahedge data.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Mar 2011secure

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