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Credit where credit's due
In an industry filled with salespeople and marketers, hedge fund investors are increasingly turning to independent fund ratings agencies to differentiate between products.
Uses and abuses
Derivatives can come in handy for more than just a liquidity stream in tough times
Funds of hedge funds face threat under new German law proposals
AMENDMENTS TO INVESTMENT LAW RECEIVE MIXED RESPONSE
Keeping up with demand
Gartmore is lining up a series of launches and considering distributing third party products
Gaining true insight
Hedge fund transparency is a hot topic that is dividing fund managers from their investors
Embracing change
Hybrid funds that invest across a broad range of different assets are growing, along with the need for fixed income prime broking teams
Macro finds favour
Merger arbitrage is proving popular while European long/short's outlook is poor
Counting the costs
Starting up a hedge fund and establishing yourself as a manager should not be taken lightly and there are many issues that need to be considered
Indexed product providers under attack from hedge fund managers
Fund managers question whether indices are representative of returns from hedge fund universe
Judicious Mauritius
Following the introduction of offshore legislation in 1992, Mauritius has emerged as an attractive funds jurisdiction
Institutions shun absolute returns
PENSION FUNDS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES REMAIN CAUTIOUS
Fundamentals adopted by tech after sentiment rally
Specialist equity funds are being launched to target sophisticated investors