Asset management
Insurers urged to explore positive basis trades
Arbitrage opportunities on government bonds could bring yield boost
Swedish Solvency II discount rate move 'must address sensitivity concerns'
Extrapolation methodology must be robust and allow insurers to manage solvency positions, says Insurance Sweden
Institutional investors shift portfolio allocations to hedge funds
Institutional investors are set to allocate 11% more to hedge funds this year, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. Less money is flowing to FoHFs while emerging managers are in favour.
NewAlpha and Woori Asia seeding fund makes first investment
Former Brevan Howard and Trafalgar Capital hedge fund manager is recipient of first joint seed investment by NewAlpha and Woori Absolute Partners. The strategy is Asia equity long/short.
Hedge funds need ethical guidelines
Ethical behaviour
Advent Capital debunks convertible arbitrage myths
Myths and reality
Activist hedge funds significantly improve company performance
Positive effect from activist intervention
GO European Focus Fund: Governance for Owners
Hedge fund manager sees value in activist investing
Solid performance from Latin America and India-focused hedge funds in 2012
Macro and managed futures strategies struggle in 2012
Spectre of tail risk haunts hedge fund investment decisions
Chasing the tail
Prime brokers see value in hedge fund clients, says former Newedge general counsel
Evolving relationships
Fasanara Opportunities Fund: Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital has bleak view of global markets
Hedge Funds Review European Single Manager Awards 2013 open for entries
Hedge funds with a significant presence in Europe are invited to enter the European Single Manager Awards. The awards recognise the best hedge funds, judged on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Insurers ramp up commercial loan portfolios in response to Solvency II delays
Firms seek short-term opportunities before directive implemented
Swedish regulator to introduce Solvency II discount rate in 2014
Long-term solution to discount rate needed due to Solvency II delays, says regulator
CRO 3.0: how the risk function is evolving
Louie Woodall talks to four chief risk officers about how the risk function is responding to the economic and regulatory challenges facing the insurance industry
Hedge funds grapple with Solvency II look-through test
Clear and present data
Non-linear momentum strategies
Non-linear momentum strategies
Hedge fund fees are in the spotlight
Costly strains