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Understanding the Operational Risk Consortium’s scenario approach
The UK’s Operational Risk Consortium (Oric) recently published a report on the use of scenario analysis of operational risk in insurers. Mariano Selvaggi describes the issues Oric took into account when making its analysis and why establishing a…
Bond ambition – The World Bank’s attempts to launch a longevity bond in Chile
Attempts to diversify longevity risk into the broader financial system have so far focused on using swaps. But in an ambitious move, the World Bank has tried to launch the first ever longevity bond in Chile. Aaron Woolner reports on how successful this…
Goldman lawsuit ratchets up pressure on banks to get their house in order
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Goldman Sachs for allegedly misleading clients has provoked widespread vilification of the bank. But is it reasonable to expect ethical conduct by investment banks to extend beyond legal…
How to pick crisis-proof credits
The credit bull run of 2009 is a footnote in history. But discerning fund managers are finding there is still value to be had in credit; the challenge is picking the right names.
Arm yourselves against inflation, Jonathan Ruffer warns bond investors
Index-linked bonds are where investors will find value as the effects of the financial crisis unwind, advises founder of Ruffer LLC.
Indian corporates frustrate international bond investors by sticking to domestic rupee markets
International asset managers are keen to gain exposure to India, but just how keen is India to court foreign investors? With local companies able to fund themselves adequately in the domestic market, investors may struggle to find suitable offshore bond…
China to revalue renminbi ‘by 4-5%’ this year: Zhang Wei profile
The Chinese Communist Party’s former leading economist, Zhang Wei, explains how revaluing the renminbi is in China’s interests, why the financial markets are such a headache for the country’s leaders and how the new generation may yet prove to be the…
US introduces Covered Bond Act in bid to harness mortgage financing
With concerns hanging over the US securitisation market, some industry participants are pushing the case of covered bonds as an alternative. The US Covered Bonds Act introduced in March represents a step forward, but can investors accept the quirks of…
Eastern Europe credit investors turn their backs on the Balkans and head for CIS, Poland and Czech Rep
Events in the Eurozone have put the brakes on eastern Europe’s strong recovery from the financial crisis, but bond investors continue to identify opportunities in the region, particularly amongst the larger economies.
Capital raising for hedge funds remains difficult
Getting a slice of the capital pie
Getting off on the right foot: structuring a hedge fund for launch
Getting off on the right foot
Distressed debt hedge funds find few opportunities
Waiting game
Interview with David Harding, managing director and founder of Winton Capital Management
Strong views tempered with charm
Prime broker profile: Credit Suisse – primed for expansion
Primed for expansion
Tenth European Performance Awards 2010
Over 300 hedge fund managers from Europe’s best and brightest management companies attended the Tenth European Performance Awards held at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms.
Shorting restrictions prompt hedge fund innovation
How do you adapt a strategy to an environment where short selling is more restrictive than in the past?
Turbulent times for hedge funds
Volatility is the friend of hedge funds. But too much is not.
Bright prospects for the Irish hedge fund industry
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
Ireland simpliflies hedge fund redomiciling
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
Upsurge of Ucits funds keeps Ireland busy
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
Irish law firms see market shake-up
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
Irish fund administration returns to form after crisis
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
Auditors find recovery slow in Ireland
Ireland: Luck and expertise leads to growth – June 2010
What they say about Ireland
Service providers, fund administrators and law firms explain why they think Ireland is a growing jurisdiction for hedge funds.