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Sovereign debt crisis
Hedge funds struggle with risk-on/risk-off markets with no change in sight
Risk-on/risk-off attitudes persist among investors ready to accept negative real returns on safe havens while paying abnormally high risk premiums. Markets continue to be dominated by policy issues.
Hedge Funds Review | 24 May 2012
Greek exit likely by end of Q2, say hedge funds and institutional investors
Most hedge funds and institutional investors believe a Greek exit is on the cards, possibly as early as the end of June. Others disagree, arguing the eurozone will stay intact in the immediate future....
Hedge Funds Review | 23 May 2012
Jana Partners bets on rising dividends and share buybacks
Value-oriented event driven hedge fund Jana Partners is investing in companies that are returning excess cash to shareholders. The fund’s top positions include Expedia, Energizer and McGraw Hill.
Hedge Funds Review | 14 May 2012
Turbulent times ahead for hedge fund industry as it struggles to maintain performance
Institutional investors need to look beyond the big name hedge funds and begin allocations to the rising stars of tomorrow as funds of hedge funds continue along their evolutionary path.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2012
Investor cash flows into hedge funds exploiting complex structured credit strategies
Capital is flowing into hedge funds investing in structured credit markets where dislocations, inefficiencies and supply and demand imbalances provide opportunities to earn attractive returns.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012
Unprecedented volatility set to continue into 2013
The world is a volatile place. Sovereign debts, government interference in markets, risk-on/risk-off moments plus a myriad of other factors are combining to keep volatility in place for some time.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012
CTAs need better 2012 performance to keep investor interest and cash
Finnish-based CTA director says managers need to produce solid returns for investors who are favouring the strategy. He wants to see CTAs putting in solid performances to reverse recent declines.
Hedge Funds Review | 29 Mar 2012
Bundesbank president cautions against central bank shift into politics
Deutsche Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann confirms central bank’s policy advocating tighter eurozone rules while acknowledging long-term growth is needed to help peripheral countries out of debt.
Hedge Funds Review | 28 Mar 2012
Greek CDS auction spurs call for review of sovereign CDS market, say some dealers
Although the March 19 auction to settle the Greek sovereign CDS went smoothly, some participants want the documentation to be revisited. Most agree the instrument is fundamentally robust.
Hedge Funds Review | 26 Mar 2012
Hedge funds given chance to build on gains from first quarter
More volatility and uncertainty will continue into the next quarter of 2012 but the hedge fund industry has an opportunity to capitalise on its positive performance and boost investor confidence.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Mar 2012
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