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CTAs eye swap futures
The emergence of listed swaps and other esoteric futures contracts has piqued the interest of CTAs that are looking to increase diversification in programs by adding new markets
High-frequency traders have been viewed with suspicion for some time. Now critics claim exchanges are conspiring with the traders to develop tools that benefit them and disadvantage ordinary investors....
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Artemis’s Cole is finding ‘crisis alpha’ in volatility markets
Relative value volatility strategies can generate absolute returns and protect investors from hidden market risks and tail events
Alternative Ucits shaken by regulatory changes
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Hedge funds face dilemma of implementing socially responsible investing...
Hedge funds are adopting policies supporting socially responsible investing. It is possible for them to adhere to such principles, helping them attract capital from a new set of investors
Hedge funds split on outlook for junk bonds
Amid talk of a bubble in corporate credit markets, some hedge funds believe the time is right to begin shorting high yield bonds
Talent fuels growth of Asian hedge fund industry
Talented hedge fund managers are emerging in Asia and more capital is being deployed in the region. Edward Moon, CIO in Singapore for Woori Absolute Partners, talks about Asia’s hedge fund industry
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