Joanne Harris
EU member states still at loggerheads over AIFM
Alternative investment fund managers directive postponed due to "absence of an agreement"
UBS has seen its prime brokerage business suffer as a result of the financial crisis. Plans to build up the business are progressing as the bank looks at opportunities to support hedge fund clients.
The Kyoto Protocol has helped developed a market for carbon trading. Some hedge fund managers have implemented strategies aimed at this nascent market, although assets under management remain slim.
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Investable indexes: August 2010 returns
The May 2010 returns for investable indexes including the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.
Hedge funds eye significant opportunities in Asian emerging markets
Emerging Asia offers a wealth of opportunities for hedge funds managers but some investors shy away from the volatility. Hedging is hampered by a lack of market depth and developing capital markets.
Stricter regulation possible for Ucits hedge funds
French seeking to apply stricter rules to funds using complex investment strategies, claim Cesr support
Swiss hedge fund laws under scrutiny ahead of EU rules
Switzerland could enable offshore hedge funds to register with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
Investing in the future: Power shifts away from hedge fund managers...
The financial crisis has resulted in a changed relationship between hedge fund managers and investors. Transparency, liquidity and fee structures are dictated increasingly by investors.
Relative value strategies experience roller-coaster ride over the decade...
Fixed income hedge funds have produced consistent returns. Although the stratgy is using less leverage, an abundance of corporate and sovereign debt should keep markets buoyant over the next few years.
Hedge funds face increased regulation and oversight globally
As regulations from the US and European Union hit the hedge funds industry, managers and investors struggle to come to terms with how this will affect and alter how the sector operates in future.
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