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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
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
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.
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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.
Preparations for buy-side clearing of OTC derivatives falling behind...
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.
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.
Hedge funds grapple with Solvency II look-through test
Hedge funds need to address transparency and risk reporting standards to avoid punitive capital treatment under Solvency II, as European insurance companies are keen to increase the current 1% allocation. Kris Devasabai reports
Hedge fund fees are in the spotlight
Investors are paying more attention to hedge fund costs but many will tolerate additional expenses being passed to the fund as long as they are reasonable and the fund’s performance is strong.
Cheyne Capital continues to find opportunities and performance in five...
Cheyne has distinguished itself through a division of five investment teams each investing by specific asset classes: corporate credit, real estate debt, event driven, convertible bonds and equities.
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