Structured products
Limited issue Threadneedle fund premieres in the UK
quasi-hedge fund vehicle exploits wider investment process
Getting the low down
What are the benefits of covered warrants, the newest kid on the leveraged product block?
At your own risk
There is a growing demand from investors for transparency. The dilemma for managers is providing enough information without damaging their strategy
Fimat set to launch index of volatility arbitrage funds
funds seek to spot when an option's volatility is inconsistent
Getting it right
Gottex Market Neutral Fund has made consistent high returns for investors since June 1999. Hedge Funds Review looks at what makes this fund tick
Sub investment grade paper is expected to boost returns
Opportunities are growing but managers are still avoiding telecoms
Platinum offers hedge funds to Asian investors
Platinum Capital Management, the UK-based international financial investment group, has begun to offer two of its hedge fund products – Platinum Washington and Platinum Capital Protected Income Plus, Class A (Platinum Class A) – to high-net-worth…
Nomura victory sets precedent for credit derivatives delivery
A landmark ruling, favouring Nomura over Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB), in London yesterday will set a clear precedent for the credit derivatives market, the Japanese investment bank said. Nomura challenged CSFB on the deliverability of convertible…
Emerging market credit quality improving, says S&P
Emerging market credit quality is “on the mend”, according to rating agency Standard & Poor’s, but Latin America faces the biggest vulnerability among the regions.
The secret to success
After a slow start, ETFs have rapidly taken off and provide great value to institutional users as an alternative way to equitise cash
Knowing when the price is right
olatile markets have led to a change in risk procedures, with VaR and manager-led stop/loss strategies being favoured over automated controls
Facing the Quest
With returns of 8.22% in the past year, Collins Stewart's strict portfolio decisions are made through its own ranking system
Finding the right balance
Rebalancing hedge fund of fund portfolios for optimal performance in a treacherous bear market poses difficulties
Shariah Funds Inc introduces the first Islamic hedge fund aided by scholars
Islamic hedge fund market could be worth trillions in assets under managemenT
Tighter controls
The FSA has strict rules governing retail funds to ensure investors understand exactly what they are buying. Could such regulation stretch to non-retail funds?
A changing environment
After a difficult 2002, managers are turning to long/short strategies for success in 2003