Investors
Structured solutions
Structured products linked to a diversified portfolio of hedge funds open the door to investors with little appetite for risk, those with possible legal/tax/compliance constraints, or those who require regular income payments
New issuance in the convertible bond market puts it ˜back on track'
Cheapness of fund raising and new features attached to corporate debt have led to a resurgence in the sector
The M&A search begins
The Mellon HBV European Event Driven Fund LP is on the hunt for merger and acquisition arbitrage funds
Being defensive proves the best plan of attack in Europe
Volatile markets hamper bottom-up analysts
Lock in your investors
Managers need to come up with innovative ways of keeping their investors interested, so performance fees are in for a shake-up
Sharpe justification?
There are crucial limitations to this measurement that must be considered, says a leading futures manager
Economies of scale polarises the fund of hedge fund arena
larger operations will win in fund of fund battle
Prepare for the unexpected
Hedge fund managers are regarded as the most sophisticated in the financial services arena. But are they prepared to cope with unexpected shocks to the system?
Instinctive hedgers
Strict foreign exchange restrictions have made South Africa's institutional and high-net-worth investors avid users of hedge fund products
Single-digit volatility is target of guaranteed hedge fund of funds
12-year man fund offers profit lock-in and no entry fees
Stick to what you know
Many merger and acquisition arbitrage managers strayed from their chosen strategy as M&A activity dried up last year, causing consternation among their investors. Pioneer Alternative Investments' fund aims to follow its chosen remit resolutely
Principia and CreditTrade extend coverage to market
principia system Version 4.0 offers risk analysis techniques
the great challenge
New proposals and regulatory reviews will have an unprecedented impact on the European hedge fund industry, but is it all doom and gloom?
The timing is right
In today's uncertain climate, investing in a hedge fund listed on a stock exchange makes perfect sense for investors looking for added security
Personal touch tips the scales
Face-to-face meetings are most effective in attracting investment but the European investor base remains more diverse than the US one
Alternative investments offer good route to growth
investors should look to hold up to 20% in alternatives
Consistent earner
Jupiter's Astral fund selects managers that have the ability to make money regardless of market direction
Eternal vigilance
Putting money into hedge fund products demands not only careful pre-investment due diligence but also continuing scrutiny of those managing the funds