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FRM’s Luke Ellis puts performance and transparency top of list for investors
11th European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2012
Paamco’s Stephen Oxley discusses future of European fund of hedge funds industry
11th European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2012
Hedge funds face tough economic conditions as geopolitics takes centre stage
Geopolitical factors continue to impact markets
Managed futures/CTAs gaining traction with investors
Research on how investors are protecting themselves from tail risk events shows a preference for managed futures/CTAs. There is also reluctance to use single hedge fund strategies as protection.
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.
European parliament Econ chair confident on eurozone crisis resolution
Sharon Bowles, chair of the European parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee, believes the end is in sight for the eurozone crisis. She is also positive on co-operation with US lawmakers.
Long-dated options best way to hedge tail risk, says 36 South
Investors and hedge fund managers are trying to find effective and cost-efficient ways to tackle tail risk. One way to hedge this risk is through long-dated options, because they offer convexity.
Americas Awards 2012 winners and profiles
The best performing single manager and FoHF in the US, Canada and Latin America were recognised at the Americas Awards 2012. Individuals were also honoured for their contribution to the industry.