Asset management
New longevity indexes ‘a step forward’ in developing tradable market but challenges remain
New longevity indexes ‘a step forward’ in developing market but challenges remain
Ultra long-dated UK gilts could provide data to value long-term liabilities
Ultra long-dated UK gilts could provide data to value long-term liabilities
Asia-based hedge funds expect strong AUM growth in 2012 as numbers increase
Asian tigers ready to leap
CTAs turn to fundamental models in search of diversification
Fundamental forces
Investable indexes: February 2012 returns
The continuing market rally benefited hedge funds during February. Nearly all strategies had positive returns with equity-based strategies in particular taking advantage of strong markets.
Hedge funds have second month of good returns led by equity-focused strategies
Market commentary: February 2012
Sponsored statement: SEI Investment Manager Services
Shifting hedge fund landscape: Where institutions put fund managers to the test
Equity long/short managers see potential in 2012 but remain cautious while market volatility continues
Positioned for performance
Investors face tough choices on hedge fund allocation as a result of Solvency II
Calculations and allocations
China-focused hedge fund gains on domestic bets
Hedge fund CSV Capital Partners sees Chinese domestic sectors rising even as economic growth slows. The fund backs companies with exposure to the Chinese consumer as retail sales continue to grow
Custody Risk spring 2012
Welcome to the spring 2012 issue of Custody Risk
The last word: convergence of funds
The leading question
People profile: John van Verre
Managing change
Mandate Watch: BNP harvests cross-border Mongolia mandate
BNP harvests cross-border Mongolia mandate
HSBC Next Generation Fund: HSBC Alternative Investment
Moving into the unknown
Step change risk governance in hedge funds due to investor demand, not regulations
Shrinking risk, growing governance
Hedge funds begin 2012 with gains across strategies and regions
All hedge fund strategies had gains in January, reports Eurekahedge. As markets rallied, macro hedge funds had a record month and CTAs/managed futures funds also had a strong start to the year.
Investable indexes: January 2012 returns
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, with gains across nearly all strategies as equity markets rallied, US economic data was positive and fears for the future of the eurozone were allayed.
News analytics holds promise of alpha for hedge funds traders
Trading the news