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Investors continue to misunderstand valuation risk in level 3 hedge...
Emma Cusworth discovers why it remains difficult for investors and regulators to value level 3 assets and hold service providers accountable for any mistakes.
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Orphan bonds could be source of absolute value
Value can be found in bonds despite central bank interventions that are impacting spreads. Absolute value is hard to fund with the exception of orphan bonds, says GAM fixed income expert Haywood.
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European sovereign debt, the Chinese slowdown and US fiscal cliff will contribute to a global recessionary outlook as smart money moves into MBS and high-yield/stressed US corporate credit in Q4.
Global macro hedge funds more correlated as drawdown control becomes...
Global macro funds are adapting to the reality of political uncertainty and market volatility driven by politicians, with a danger of compound short-term losses undermining medium or long-term gains.
Managed account platforms shift to infrastructure model to meet investor...
Hedge fund managed account platforms are adapting their business models in response to institutional investor demand. Assets invested in 15 largest MAPs grew 15.9%% in the 12 months to end June 2012.
FX hedge funds rethink strategies as returns fall
A decline in carry and momentum returns is forcing FX hedge funds to rethink their strategies. Some question if currency managers can still deliver attractive returns in an era of low beta returns.
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