Hedge funds
Untapped potential
While well known for its banking industry, Switzerland still falls below standard for the financial services it offers which can be described as standard rather than bespoke
Bond strategies performing well despite volatile markets
Relative value strategies are providing a safe haven in rocky markets.
Long-term flat market signals bad news for smaller managers
single strategy managers may drift into other strategies
On the guest list
As hedge funds are not open to mass market investors, those who have access should feel privileged
Macro magic
Permal's global macro strategy has worked wonders for its FX, Financials and Futures fund.
Fund insurance is a risky business
As litigation becomes more popular in the UK, underwriters are giving hedge funds a wide berth
Japanese decline calls for government intervention
Can corporate restructuring help Japan's economic decline?
Sweating it out
How many more rounds are institutional pension fund investors prepared to go with their traditional investments before they start considering hedge funds?
Rising stars
Fund of funds managers have an increasingly wide choice of portfolios to choose from, but how can they discern tomorrow's top performers?
US interest rate moves increases market activity
Managers are moving to take advantage of the current FX climate.