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Falcone favours permanent capital vehicle as Harbinger moves away from hedge fund structures

Harbinger Capital Partners chief investment officer Phil Falcone seeks permanent capital to finance illiquid control investments. He says focus on liquidity means managers are passing up opportunities.......

Hedge Funds Review | 10 May 2012secure

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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 2012secure

Hedge fund managers Paulson and Harbinger face legal action over loss-making investments

Disgruntled investors have filed lawsuits against Paulson & Co and Harbinger Capital Partners over deals that contributed to large losses. Other investors could join in if a class action is filed.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Feb 2012secure

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 2011secure

CTA/managed futures hedge fund strategies profit as volatility picks up

CTAs capitalising on price trends in futures markets are posting large profits as other hedge fund strategies struggle to cope with higher volatility and general financial market weakness.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Book review: Extreme Money explains global financial crisis

Satyajit Das reveals the attitudes and decisions of investors during the build-up to the global financial crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2011secure

Prosiris and Investcorp target structured credit opportunities

The shortage of capital available to purchase legacy structured finance assets could create an opportunity for investors according to long/short credit manager Prosiris Capital Management.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

CQS hedge fund portfolio manager predicts further drop in US home prices

Portfolio manager of CQS ABS Fund Alistair Lumsden said US house prices could fall another 10% in 2012 and said he is watching both existing sales in the short term and the rise in distressed sales.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 May 2011secure

Double dip fears fail to dampen enthusiasm for mortgages, housing

Hedge funds profited by correctly predicting the mortgage bond rally. Expectations of a housing double-dip cast a shadow over the trade but many see more upside in mortgage bonds.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

Billionaire board game could turn Christmas nasty

If mental arithmetic and swift analyses do not ruffle your feathers, Billionaire could be the solution for frustrated hedge fund managers search for the perfect Christmas present.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Dec 2010secure

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