Hedge funds
Scottish Mutual jumps on hedge bandwagon
six-year 100% capital vehicle links to swiss boutique Bucephale
Short but sweet
Although much criticised after 11 September, shorting is gaining in popularity and the FSA is looking into its impact in the UK
New Star provides additional exposure to Japan and Asia
investors get best of both worlds with long/short fund
Market instability pushes indemnity prices higher
INSURANCE FOR FUND MANAGERS HAS CLIMBED UP BY 300% IN SOME CASES
Tokai Bank Europe equity head leaves to start own hedge fund
mark page limbers up for eriswell capital launch in october
GIA unveils first of four multi-strategy products
passive strategy fund targets both retail and institutions
Eastern opportunities
The manager of the New Star Asia Renaissance Hedge Fund sees major opportunities for going long and short in the post-crisis restructuring economies of east Asia
Don't settle for second best
Investors need to take extra care when crossing over to multi-strategy funds ' managers may not be all they're cracked up to be, lacking the relevant expertise
ORN Capital distressed fund driven by events in Europe
firm aims to benefit from events favourable to debtholders
Laying down the money laundering law
The Patriot Act passed in the US last year to combat money laundering is adding to the compliance headaches of the European hedge industry
Hedge market too risky for pension investment
fund managers need to look for better returns elsewhere
It's all in the mix
Want to set up a hedge fund but don't know where to start? Here's the lowdown
Coutts banks on raising £100m for protected plan
private bank aims to meet demand for less volatile offering
Citigroup shifts focus for alternative profits
group's ceo sees profit moving out of manufacturing