Articles by Hedge Funds Review editorial
Hedge funds cautious on commodities
The rally in commodity prices has caught the imagination of investors. However, hedge fund managers believe the downside risks could be greater than most people realise.
Innovation and imagination applied to hedge fund performance payments
How does the controversy and debate about bank bonuses affect the hedge fund industry? What will be the repercussions for remuneration in the industry, particularly the performance fee model?
Transparency and liquidity still seen as top priority
What is the most important lesson for hedge funds coming out of the financial crisis?
Summer sunshine: reassessing 2009 at the mid-way point
At mid-point 2009 the hedge funds industry is seeing a lot more than just green shoots - more like a rose garden with serious pruning issues and a tendency to grow wild.
No clear consensus emerging on star strategy performance
What strategy will be the top performer in 2009?
Brussels bother: alternative investment fund managers directive
Never underestimate the ability of the EU to throw a major spanner in the works.
Regulation inevitable but needs to avoid political pitfalls
Will increased regulation benefit or hinder the hedge fund industry?
Managed accounts not seen as the panacea investors desperately seek
Will managed accounts be the structure of choice in future for funds of funds and for investors?
Crisis fatigue: finding a way out of the recession
While the Group of 20 leaders attempt a credible stab at leading the world out of recession, a lot of energy is being expended on all the wrong things.
Time for Darwinian evolution
Hedge funds are at a critical stage in their evolutionary development. If they do not now step up and take control of their destiny, they may find external forces drive them to at worst, extinction, or at best, a very different structure to what they are…
Quandary over future fees
Should hedge funds and funds of hedge funds reassess fee structures and move towards a different model?
Smaller, leaner hedge fund industry expected to emerge in 2009
Do you expect consolidation and convergence of the hedge fund industry over the next 12-18 months?'
Deja vu all over again: regulation in reaction to the financial crisis may miss the target
Financial markets (or politicians) are not known for their long memories. Judging from the latest rash of erratic and somewhat irrational behaviour one could easily believe no one has ever read a history book.
Funds face tough climate as investor confidence wanes
Will investors regain confidence in hedge funds and requests for redemptions reverse?
New Year resolutions look at hedge funds future in 2009
New Year is traditionally the time to take stock of the past year and look forward with hope and renewed energy to the year to come. In most countries at the stroke of midnight the New Year is heralded in by making a lot of noise. The origins of this…
Global Directional Portfolio: Welton Investment Corporation
Wide range of strategies brings value to California hedge fund
Porcupine Global Macro Plus
One of the more unusual animals in the global hedge fund jungle is Castlestone Management’s Porcupine Global Macro Plus fund.
Finch Africa Fund -- June 2008
Jenni Chamberlain, portfolio manager of Finch Africa Fund, spent 12 years working in African markets in a variety of investment banking and corporate advisory roles. This experience convinced her that Africa was ripe for investment
Fairtree long/short fund and Fairtree market neutral fund -- October 2008
Decillion Fund Management (DFM) was one of the first companies to launch a hedge fund in South Africa. Andre Malan, a member of the initial investment team, first became involved in the hedge fund industry in January 1999 when Decillion launched the Big…
Alkeon Capital Management -- November 2008
Sticking to your strategy and maintaining risk parameters is essential, particularly during a dislocated market. This is the view of Panayotis ‘Takis’ Sparaggis, president and chief investment officer of Alkeon Capital Management.
Winton Futures Fund - July 2008
Winton was founded by David Harding in 1997. Winton’s founding principle was the belief that robust statistical research provides the richest and most reliable source of information on market behaviour
Wessex Natural Resource Fund - July 2008
The Wessex Natural Resources Fund builds on the key strengths of Wessex Asset Management in the resources sector. WAM co-founder Peter Chesterfield is a geologist and mining analyst by background.
Vltava Fund - May 2008
Daniel Gladiš, the boyish looking director and lead portfolio manager of Vltava Fund, has never questioned his decision to set up in Malta.
Tulip Trend Fund: Progressive Capital Partners
Hedge Funds Review 2009 European Performance Awards: WINNER Hedge Fund of the Year