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Natural gas market tempts hedge funds
The introduction of hydraulic fractioning technology could be a new dawn for natural gas, though some hedge funds have pulled back as prices remain in the doldrums
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36 South opens volatility hedge fund for US pensions
US pension funds are attracted by the low correlation to mainstream asset classes offered by 36 South's flagship fund, says its CIO. He says European funds should not ignore the US market
US Orsa guidance insufficient, says expert
Compliance burden and thin guidance for US insurers a concern
Market snapshot: making the most of volatility
The volatility around Research in Motion stock was high enough to ensure that a reverse convertible issued in the US linked to the stock offered to pay investors a near 30% annual return, writes Future Value Consultants’ Suzi Hampson
Isda AGM: Risk and Isda launch new derivatives research award
First OTC derivatives research award will be given in February 2014
Tough stance on insider trading at hedge funds getting results
David Kirk, the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s chief criminal counsel, says "dubious trading activity" has fallen by 50% in three years as FCA vows to continue crackdown on hedge fund traders
US warns EU over financial transaction tax
The US will not allow the EU financial transaction tax to happen, according to the head of US Chamber of Commerce Thomas Donohue. Co-ordination between G-20 countries on financial regulation is needed
IndexIQ carves out hedge fund replication niche
Launched in 2006 with a mission to work exclusively in alternative investments, New York-based exchange-traded funds provider IndexIQ has carved out a niche in hedge funds replication. Hannah Collins talks to chief executive Adam Patti
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