Feature
Tapping into the strength of the emerging markets
As the dollar reaches a par with the euro, many traders have been focusing on peripheral currencies in the emerging markets
Government bonds are supported by low rates
Rapid movements in credit spreads have created opportunities
Staying neutral
Crescendo UK fights market difficulties to avoid a drawdown in recent volatile markets
Opportunities offered in UK market with new Odey fund
hugh hendry to manage odey's fourth pan-european fund
To buy or not to buy? The price is the question
PricewaterhouseCoopers examines the pros and cons of acquiring a hedge fund business
Scottish Mutual jumps on hedge bandwagon
six-year 100% capital vehicle links to swiss boutique Bucephale
Short but sweet
Although much criticised after 11 September, shorting is gaining in popularity and the FSA is looking into its impact in the UK
New Star provides additional exposure to Japan and Asia
investors get best of both worlds with long/short fund
Market instability pushes indemnity prices higher
INSURANCE FOR FUND MANAGERS HAS CLIMBED UP BY 300% IN SOME CASES
Pondering structural change
Alternative investing systems
Value and growth in a global context
Portfolio risk
Dry market in need of liquidity
Weather-linked notes
Correlation and credit risk
Active development of full credit portfolio modelling continues apace, even though it is not recognised in the proposed Basel II framework.
German focus: Trouble below deck
Despite weathering a number of storms over the past decade, notably reunification and monetary union, the German economy is facing a new threat.
Basel experts agree asset securitisation treatment
LONDON – Global banking experts have agreed proposals for treating the credit risks for banks of asset securitisation under the complex Basel II capital accord.
Market mind games
PETROLEUM