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US most likely to lead equity rally in 2012, say hedge fund managers and institutional investors

Over half of hedge funds and institutional investors think the US is most likely to lead an equity rally this year. The EU came second with 16%, according to a Hedge Funds Review website poll.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012secure

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Audio: PerTrac lifts the lid on alternative Ucits investment

Alternative Ucits is an investment vehicle people outside of Europe want to know more about. PerTrac’s comprehensive survey of the market reveals some surprises on location and size of the market.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012 | screening image

Sponsored video: Exploiting long/short credit arbitrage strategies

Credit markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility as hedge fund managers focus on liquid high-quality credits at or near the top of the capital structure and avoid riskier bonds and loans.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012 | screening imagesecure

Sprott sounds warning on global risks

Canadian asset manager Eric Sprott says recent market stability will be short-lived and tells investors to increase exposure to precious metals. He warns of prolonged low US growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital agrees to settle SEC insider trading charges

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital's "substantial co-operation" with the SEC over insider trading was taken into account in reaching a proposed settlement, subject to approval by a NY district judge.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jan 2012secure

Hedge funds eye European distressed debt opportunity

High-yield credit and distressed debt strategies are likely to be the best sources of alpha in 2012, according to hedge fund managers speaking at the Gaim 2012 conference in Boca Raton, Florida.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jan 2012secure

Congruent Equity set for emerging markets fund launch in Q2

A former AllianceBernstein CIO is preparing to launch an emerging markets hedge fund. Congruent Equity's process will combine fundamentals-based company research and quantitative stock analysis.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Increased liquidity likely to boost short-term options trading by hedge funds and institutions

Short-term options accounted for a growing portion of total options volumes last year and hedge fund use is likely to grow in 2012, says Tabb. Infrastructure requirements may be prohibitive, however.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Diamondback seeks to calm investors over insider trading allegations

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital says it cut ties with alleged insider traders and has been co-operating with investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Attorney's Office.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Audio: Third-party litigation funding finds favour with hedge funds

Third-party funding of commercial litigation is a growing business area where hedge funds have been present for some time. Now commercial claims are beginning to be taken seriously as an asset class

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 | screening image

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