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Black-Scholes creator predicts 'golden age' for quantitative modelling

Quantitative analyst and co-creator of the Black-Scholes option pricing formula Myron Scholes sees a bright future for mathematical finance as it tackles problems thrown up by the financial crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2011secure

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Commodity hedge funds look forward to robust rally

While commodity hedge funds have been buffeted by extreme volatility and trend reversals in recent months, hedge fund managers say the fundamentals point to a strong rally in the near future.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Plural Partners: Plural Investments

Matthew Grossman learnt the art of hedge fund investing from Julian Robertson and Steve Cohen. At Plural Investments he is combining elements of Tiger and SAC with his own vision of a technology-driven......

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Leading hedge funds assess threat from cyber criminals

Cyber attacks have become more frequent but so far hedge funds have not been a target. Nevertheless, many prominent hedge funds as assessing their defences and putting up defences against hackers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Investor profile: Harold Yoon, chief investment officer, Sail Advisors

Harold Yoon, the chief investment officer of Sail Advisors, one of Asia’s leading fund of hedge funds managers, focuses on alpha generation to drive returns while controlling and minimising risk.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

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 2011secure

Investors turn to detectives to help vet hedge funds

Background checks and investigations have become a standard part of hedge fund operational due diligence reviews.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

News analysis: Hedge funds eye advantages of cloud-based applications

Hedge funds looking for efficiencies and lower costs could use a cloud service but only if the provider can guarantee security of data and that computing resources are available on demand.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Apr 2011secure

Managed futures on the rise as investors chase diversification

Managed futures has grown to become the single largest strategy in the hedge fund universe. Strong inflows and performance have helped make it a popular diversifier for many portfolios.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

April Fool 2011: Researchers predict predisposition by infants to hedge fund industry

April 1, London: Eye-tracking technology used by a London university to identify future language, social and attention weaknesses can predict a tendency towards becoming hedge fund managers in infants...

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Apr 2011

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