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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 2012secure

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Whitebox Multi-Strategy Fund: Whitebox Advisors

The investment philosophy of Andrew Redleaf, founder of hedge fund Whitebox Advisors, transcends conventional portfolio theories and market structures.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Feb 2012secure

Repo market changes stymied as taskforce set to disband without delivering key reform

Concerns expressed by New York Fed about intra-day credit and tri-party repo market (valued at $1.67trn in late January) should be tackled by JP Morgan, BNY Mellon and DTCC, says industry taskforce.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Feb 2012secure

Hedging pressure-based long/short commodity strategy used for third generation commodity index

Edhec has constructed a long/short commodity strategy capturing the risk premium in commodity futures markets and that can be used to design a third generation commodity index.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012

Tax considerations impact the structuring of hedge fund vehicles and operations

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) is drastically changing taxation for US citizens who invest in offshore hedge funds while the UK has also changed rules that impact hedge fund investment...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Cross-asset correlation hampers hedge fund returns according to spread-trading asset manager

Rising cross-asset correlation has made it harder for hedge funds to generate alpha. An analysis shows correlation between the S&P 500 and US Treasury bills hit a 13-year low in 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

Eurozone indecision fuels market mayhem

Eurozone indecision in the face of continued pressure on sovereign debt, particularly Spain and Italy, and a loss of confidence in European banks could plunge the world into deep depression.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Rising volatility points to excess returns in commodities

Commodity price volatility is a concern for policymakers but it could benefit investors in the long-term, according to a study by Credit Suisse.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Range of hedge fund strategies offer inflation protection for investors

Inflationary protection is offered by intermediate maturity US Treasury inflation protected bonds, gold, stressed corporate bonds, commodities, diversified macro, emerging markets and managed futures....

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Lack of clear 'proprietary traders' definition stymies implementation of Volcker rule

Banks are considering a variety of measures to identify proprietary trading and meet the requirements of the Volcker rule, part of the Dodd-Frank Act, although none are foolproof, say dealers.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jul 2011secure

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