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Brief Spring upturn for distressed securities is not expected to last
Having experienced record months in April and May, a slowdown is forecast
Lock in your investors
Managers need to come up with innovative ways of keeping their investors interested, so performance fees are in for a shake-up
Sharpe justification?
There are crucial limitations to this measurement that must be considered, says a leading futures manager
Retail distribution is dangerous for hedge fund industry, warns expert
Milan conference warns of the detrimental effect retail investors could have on hedge funds
Doors to Italian hedge fund market open to new investors
laws halving minimum investment to e500,000 to widen audience
Staying single
Using more than one prime broker can cause more complications than selecting many is worth
Economies of scale polarises the fund of hedge fund arena
larger operations will win in fund of fund battle
The bears bite back
The outlook for US and European long/short has deteriorated, according to fund of fund managers
Prepare for the unexpected
Hedge fund managers are regarded as the most sophisticated in the financial services arena. But are they prepared to cope with unexpected shocks to the system?
Actions speak louder
Financial consultancy firm CityIQ, commissioned by Swift and SmartStream, canvassed over 240 firms about their activities in the corporate actions arena. The May 2003 survey showed widespread automation potential.
Basel II: Time to prepare
Following the publication of the third and final consultation paper, Japan's banks are focusing more seriously on Basel II. With the new requirements set to take effect from 2006, most banks face a critical year ahead.
Reputation in automation
The introduction of ISO 15022 brings a glimmer of hope to those wrong-footed by nonautomated corporate actions. Pamela Brewster, senior analyst at Celent Communications looks at limiting errors and containing costs.
A new dawn
Now that the financial community has finally become comfortable with derivatives, the next challenge is to trade these instruments using STP methods. STPforum reports
A new focus on old risks
Operational risk can wreak havoc on financial institutions’ businesses, yet measurement of operational risk is not nearly as developed as that of credit or market risk. Legislation is forcing firms to face up to the problem and STP may help them on their…