Hedge funds
Four industry experts give their verdict on the year ahead in the fund administration space
Jack Klinck, executive vice-president and global head of State Street's corporate development, talks to Andrew Tjaardstra about the acquisition of Goldman Sachs Administration Services
Wade McDonald, head of sales and business development Europe at HSBC Securities Services, says custodians must focus on asset and cash safety
Banks are increasingly using their IT infrastructure to increase their competitive advantage. Learn how this can work in practice.
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Unpredictable consequences of political interference and central bank intervention on markets are set to continue in 2013. Hedge fund managers need to cope with the new reality and boost performance.
As winner of the 2012 best overall group award, McCaffery explains how he believes the fund of hedge funds industry will evolve and develop, increasingly reacting to institutional investor demands.
Winner: Best diversified fund of hedge funds over 10 years
Hedge funds need to address transparency and risk reporting standards to avoid punitive capital treatment under Solvency II. European insurance companies are keen to increase current 1% allocation.
Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to produce a wealth of investment opportunities in the years ahead. Hedge fund managers are split on how to capture the growth as shorting is impossible in most markets.
From currency trades to European financials to crude oil production, hedge fund managers have found extraordinary value in a wide variety of trades over 2012 despite challenging market conditions.
As Basel III is implemented, banks will be forced to meet new capital and liquidity rules. Hedge funds could profit from trades that capitalise on the banks' need to restructure their balance sheets.
This handy guide reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each one.
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