Feature
Event-driven strategies can profit in slow times
The supply of distressed investment opportunities is unprecedented
Pessimism holds dollar back from recovery
Despite dollar weakness, the euro is struggling to break parity
Caution First
Funds of funds are adjusting portfolios to take account of market conditions but need to do so with care
A tough nut to crack
Legal impediments and excessive taxation have stunted the German hedge fund market. If these are eased there should be massive growth
US scandals could spark exodus
US scandals may force investors to seek relative safety of european hedge funds
Risk Committee meets to raise reporting standards
Managers, insurers and institutional investors reach a consesus agreement on information requirements
Scottish Mutual positions to attract more retail investors
another UK life firm makes a hedge link up for with profits
Asia remains the driving force behind the market
Emerging markets still favour Asia, with Latin America underperforming
Working in Harmony
Time is a crucial factor in trading and the Harmonic Grid can assist in this
Specialist managers see more shorting activity
Accounting anomalies and heavy debt mean shorting is on a roll