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Advent Capital debunks convertible arbitrage myths
Convertible arbitrage offers compelling returns and diversification benefits, yet investors have turned their backs on the strategy for all the wrong reasons, according to Advent Capital Management.
Hedge fund activists achieve substantial improvements in the performance and governance of target companies. Institutional sell-off allows hedge funds to acquire shares with limited price impact.
A UK Treasury scheme aimed at promoting more lending to small and medium-sized enterprises is fuelling interest in direct lending strategies run by hedge funds.
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The move to central clearing of OTC derivatives is meant to reduce systemic risk. It also creates plenty of headaches for the buy-side. Some hedge funds may not be ready before the March deadline.
GO European Focus Fund: Governance for Owners
Although activist hedge funds tend to have a bad press, Governance for Owners pursues a strategy that aims for long-term involvement, adding significant value to companies when they exit the holding
Solid performance from Latin America and India-focused hedge funds in...
Latin America-focused hedge funds produced solid performance in 2012 while India-focused hedge funds have been among the most volatile, correlated to each other as well as to the region.
Spectre of tail risk haunts hedge fund investment decisions
Tail risks are present. Financial asset price inflation, caused by ultra-loose central bank monetary policies, is affecting markets and could result in multiple tail risk events in 2013.
Prime brokers see value in hedge fund clients, says former Newedge general...
Gary DeWaal spent 27 years at Newedge, most recently as group general counsel. He talks about the relationship between prime brokers and hedge funds and the impact of regulation on the industry.
Fasanara Opportunities Fund: Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital started trading in December 2011 with a strategy that hedges against tail risks while investing in equities and bonds. It runs managed accounts and is launching a commingled fund.
Hedge Funds Review European Single Manager Awards 2013 open for entries...
Hedge funds with a significant presence in Europe are invited to enter the European Single Manager Awards. The awards recognise the best hedge funds, judged on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
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