Hedge Funds Review - 2002-04-16
Articles in this issue
Pensions industry prepares for shake-up
Almost a quarter of all pension funds appointed a new manager reflecting an increased search for investment performance
Safety first
After a turbulent 1998, Swiss-based Signet Research & Advisory has undergone a radical risk assessment of its fund of hedge funds
Managing the future
Market volatility adds to the woes of global macro and managed futures
Falling down
The convertible arbitrage sector has performed well over the past few years, but with interest rates bottoming out and equities being squeezed many believe the sector could be heading for trouble
Bucking the downturn
The Decillion Convertible Arbitrage Fund has risen 16% in the past eight months despite concerns about volatility and credit in the market
Yankee doodle
Jeff Benjamin discovers how a hedge fund boutique in Massachusetts is looking beyond simple outperformance towards a more targeted approach to business
An independent voice
John Butcher talks to Narayan Naik about the Centre for Research and Education's new two-day course which aims to lift the lid on the workings of hedge funds
Structured products
Despite hedge funds promising absolute returns, plenty of buyers want guarantees on top
