Hedge Funds Review - 2002-09-10
Articles in this issue
Market instability pushes indemnity prices higher
INSURANCE FOR FUND MANAGERS HAS CLIMBED UP BY 300% IN SOME CASES
New Star provides additional exposure to Japan and Asia
investors get best of both worlds with long/short fund
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
Scottish Mutual jumps on hedge bandwagon
six-year 100% capital vehicle links to swiss boutique Bucephale
To buy or not to buy? The price is the question
PricewaterhouseCoopers examines the pros and cons of acquiring a hedge fund business
Opportunities offered in UK market with new Odey fund
hugh hendry to manage odey's fourth pan-european fund
Staying neutral
Crescendo UK fights market difficulties to avoid a drawdown in recent volatile markets
Government bonds are supported by low rates
Rapid movements in credit spreads have created opportunities
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
Long/short opportunities bode well for investors
Japan may be a long way off from recovery but managers are starting to see more positive signs in the technology and manufacturing sectors
Lower prices indicate banks' unease with guarantee lines
banks uncomfortable with asset class
New broker dealer company offers access to hedge funds
firm aims to specialise in providing access to hedge funds
HSBC provides fund of hedge funds guarantee
alternative wealth protector offers capital guarantee
Keeping volatility low at NIB International
The portfolio holds 60% in target return funds and has exposure to long-only funds
Opening up closed doors
Listed companies which invest in hedge funds is one way of targeting UK retail money
White-lightning response is needed for US market
There is still fundamental value in the US market, but fund managers have to be quick of the mark to exploit the current situation
Does Spanish regulation need to change before hedge funds can flourish?
A growing retired population in Spain could see the country set for the hedge fund market
When the VIX is low...
The Volatility Index is indicating it may be time to be long on markets as it measures investors' nervousness
Setting up a fund in the sun
The Cayman Islands has become an increasingly popular domicile for hedge funds
Canadian firm brings US fund to European shores
JC clark plans north american long/short debut in europe
Long expectations
Permal Investment Holdings is positioning its portfolio to go long equities when market expectations rise
