Asset management
Hedge fund strategies continue losses in May as market environment detrioriates
Hedge funds experienced losses across almost all strategies during May as markets fell and risk aversion worsened. A few refused to follow suit, however, and had good performance and positive inflows.
Investable indexes: May 2012 returns
Hedge fund performance took a hit in May as uncertainty over the eurozone continued to impact investor sentiment. CTAs took advantage of the trends created and ended the month in positive territory.
Convertible bond arbitrage looks set to revive as volatility creates opportunities
Ugly duckling beginning to be attractive
Institutional investors plan for key-man risk as hedge fund managers near retirement
Investors ponder longevity risk
Insurers need to improve understanding of flood risk exposure – Swiss Re
Flooding in Thailand was 'wake-up call' to industry
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
Webinar: Solvency II and the asset data management challenge
Solvency II presents considerable challenges for insurers and asset managers in terms of asset data management. Yet it is an area which to date has received relatively little attention. This webinar, in conjunction with BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, brings…
Parworld Alpha Derivatives Fund: Theam (BNP Paribas Investment Partners Lux)
12th European Single Manager Awards 2012
Capitalising on the bank asset sale
Capitalising on the bank asset sale
US focus: Pressure mounts over US life reserves
Pressure mounts over US life reserves
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