Hedge funds
Cayman hedge fund structures remain dominant as Europeans move towards AIFM-compliant vehicles
Tougher times ahead for managers
Winners of 12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Some of the biggest names in Europe's hedge fund industry were recognised for outstanding performance at the European Single Manager Awards 2012. Individuals were also honoured for their contributions.
CCP Quantitative Fund: Cantab Capital Partners
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Parworld Alpha Derivatives Fund: Theam (BNP Paribas Investment Partners Lux)
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Europe could be headed for Japan-style stagnation, says Crispin Odey
Challenging conventions
Increased political and economic uncertainty likely for second half of 2012
Eurozone crisis dominates global outlook
Political expediency of EU politicians could be dangerous for hedge funds, says Ruddick
Prodding the industry
Hedge funds are positioned for more eurozone chaos
Opportunity in turmoil
Investable indexes: April 2012 returns
Hedge fund indexes fell in April, with the exception of the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, which ended the month up 0.12%. Many strategies were flat in April and some have had good gains year-to-date.
Hedge fund performance has its second month of declines during April
Hedge funds experienced a second month of declines in April as risk aversion returned. There were gains across select strategies with relative value and arbitrage funds continuing their positive runs.
Hedge funds struggle with risk-on/risk-off markets with no change in sight
Struggling with risk-on/risk-off
Hedge fund investors get creative with tail hedges
Taming the tails
Lombard Odier advocates different approach to asset allocation
Hubert Keller, managing partner, asset management, at Lombard Odier Investment Managers says investors are making fundamental changes in the way they approach portfolio and hedge fund allocations.
Alternative Fund Administration Survey 2012
External factors in an exceptional year
Custody Risk summer 2012
Read the summer 2012 issue of Custody Risk
Mandate watch: JP Morgan makes collateral management gains
The latest mandates in the asset-servicing business
Crispin Odey gives views on hedge fund regulation
Crispin Odey, winner of the outstanding contribution to the industry award at the 12th European Single Manager Awards 2012, talks about hedge funds, performance, regulation and politicians.
Sponsored roundtable: The Custody Risk Luxembourg fund industry roundtable 2011
Sponsored roundtable: The Custody Risk Luxembourg fund industry roundtable 2011
SFP Value Realization Master Fund: Symphony Financial Partners
Creative events
Double Haven Asia Absolute Bond Fund: Double Haven Capital
Asian credit possibilities
Turbulent times ahead for hedge fund industry as it struggles to maintain performance
Time to rethink strategy
Hedge fund performance for March fails to hold on to start of year momentum
Hedge funds were flat to slightly negative in March. CTA/managed futures and macro hedge funds had the worst returns for the month, while relative value and fixed income had better performances.
Investable indexes: March 2012 returns
Hedge funds have mixed performance in March after starting the year on an upward trend. Most strategies had marginal moves up or down. The only combined index to increase was Dow Jones/Credit Suisse.