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GIA unveils first of four multi-strategy products
passive strategy fund targets both retail and institutions
Eastern opportunities
The manager of the New Star Asia Renaissance Hedge Fund sees major opportunities for going long and short in the post-crisis restructuring economies of east Asia
Don't settle for second best
Investors need to take extra care when crossing over to multi-strategy funds ' managers may not be all they're cracked up to be, lacking the relevant expertise
ORN Capital distressed fund driven by events in Europe
firm aims to benefit from events favourable to debtholders
Laying down the money laundering law
The Patriot Act passed in the US last year to combat money laundering is adding to the compliance headaches of the European hedge industry
Hedge market too risky for pension investment
fund managers need to look for better returns elsewhere
It's all in the mix
Want to set up a hedge fund but don't know where to start? Here's the lowdown
Coutts banks on raising £100m for protected plan
private bank aims to meet demand for less volatile offering
Citigroup shifts focus for alternative profits
group's ceo sees profit moving out of manufacturing
Under fire
Are hedge funds the cause of volatility in investment markets?
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