Asset management
New issuance in the convertible bond market puts it ˜back on track'
Cheapness of fund raising and new features attached to corporate debt have led to a resurgence in the sector
The M&A search begins
The Mellon HBV European Event Driven Fund LP is on the hunt for merger and acquisition arbitrage funds
Opportunities abound in Europe for shareholder activism to profit
hedge fund managers profit from proactive intervention
Share price over-valuation creates shorting opportunities in UK
Consumer cyclicals are being shorted as a result of uncertain outlook
Being defensive proves the best plan of attack in Europe
Volatile markets hamper bottom-up analysts
Brief Spring upturn for distressed securities is not expected to last
Having experienced record months in April and May, a slowdown is forecast