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Portfolio Construction and Management
Edited by Brice Benaben and Julien Jarmoszko
Articles by Risk Staff
Investec's retail hedge fund is held back by Hong Kong
Hk's authorisation rules have proved a stumbling block
Derivatives come under fire from hedge product experts
warren buffett calls for better research into instruments
Caution is key as the number of profit warnings increases
Current environment offers shorting opportunities but little on the long side
Quality control
There has been a rapid increase in the choice of administrators available to hedge fund managers recently, but many managers struggle to identify the best possible deal. Assessing 'fiduciary risk' may hold the key
Vega AM uses its global macro experience to launch two funds
Vega uses business cycle analysis to allocate capital to themes
Decisions, decisions
The right technology system for your hedge fund start-up is crucial if you want stay ahead
Ex-Merrill Lynch team sets up a Mako market neutral fund
four-strong mako team aims to deliver 10%-15% returns
Selling the message
While the issue of advertising remains contentious, hedge fund managers cannot afford to ignore the marketing of their funds altogether
Tremont hedge funds experience record long/short capital outflow
Q4 2002 capital outflow balanced by annual net inflows
Positive performers
The inclusion of a convertible arbitrage hedge fund strategy in a well-diversified alternative assets portfolio makes sense, especially in the current climate