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Hedge funds panacea

Confidence in hedge fund investments has hit an all-time low due to poor performance and fears of fraud after the collapse of Bernard Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme. Managed accounts offering improved transparency and control over assets are being tout

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Investors less enamoured of asset-backed lending

In the wake of the financial crisis, opportunities have arisen for funds exploiting the unwillingness of banks to lend to small companies. Hedge Funds Review out how hedge funds are using asset-backed lending to fill the gap.

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Hedge funds cautious on commodities

The rally in commodity prices has caught the imagination of investors. However, hedge fund managers believe the downside risks could be greater than most people realise.

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Who is John Galt?

The question that permeates Ayn Rand’s legendary Atlas Shrugged has a peculiar resonance at the moment for financial services in general and for hedge funds in particular. Those unfamiliar with the cult novelist may not be aware of the significance.

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