Hedge funds
China shows signs that it is moving towards opening to hedge funds
China is showing encouraging signs that it is willing to open its market to foreign investors and funds. Hedge funds are still excluded from the market but steps are being taken in the right direction.
Man Group plans hedge fund acquisitions and expansion of US business
Man Group is looking at opportunities for acquisitions and establishing a larger presence in the US hedge fund market.
Institutional investors shift portfolio allocations to hedge funds
Institutional investors are set to allocate 11% more to hedge funds this year, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. Less money is flowing to FoHFs while emerging managers are in favour.
NewAlpha and Woori Asia seeding fund makes first investment
Former Brevan Howard and Trafalgar Capital hedge fund manager is recipient of first joint seed investment by NewAlpha and Woori Absolute Partners. The strategy is Asia equity long/short.
Hedge funds need ethical guidelines
Ethical behaviour
Advent Capital debunks convertible arbitrage myths
Myths and reality
Activist hedge funds significantly improve company performance
Positive effect from activist intervention
GO European Focus Fund: Governance for Owners
Hedge fund manager sees value in activist investing
Solid performance from Latin America and India-focused hedge funds in 2012
Macro and managed futures strategies struggle in 2012
Spectre of tail risk haunts hedge fund investment decisions
Chasing the tail
Prime brokers see value in hedge fund clients, says former Newedge general counsel
Evolving relationships
Fasanara Opportunities Fund: Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital has bleak view of global markets
Hedge Funds Review European Single Manager Awards 2013 open for entries
Hedge funds with a significant presence in Europe are invited to enter the European Single Manager Awards. The awards recognise the best hedge funds, judged on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Hedge funds grapple with Solvency II look-through test
Clear and present data
Hedge fund fees are in the spotlight
Costly strains
Hedge fund AUM hits $2.6 trillion in 2012
Hedge funds finished 2012 in positive territory, according to eVestment. Despite reports of investor dissatisfaction, performance contributed with $116.3 billion increasing overall AUM in 2012.