Profile
Finch Africa Fund -- June 2008
Jenni Chamberlain, portfolio manager of Finch Africa Fund, spent 12 years working in African markets in a variety of investment banking and corporate advisory roles. This experience convinced her that Africa was ripe for investment
Fairtree long/short fund and Fairtree market neutral fund -- October 2008
Decillion Fund Management (DFM) was one of the first companies to launch a hedge fund in South Africa. Andre Malan, a member of the initial investment team, first became involved in the hedge fund industry in January 1999 when Decillion launched the Big…
EnTrust Capital Global Long/short equity strategy -- November 2008
EnTrust Capital is an independent investment manager specialising in managing alternative investments for public, corporate and Taft-Hartley pension funds, foundations, endowments, funds of hedge funds and high net worth individuals and families.
Chromium Multi-Strategy Credit Fund -- October 2008
The Chromium Multi-Strategy Credit Fund aims for a consistent alpha generation by investing in credit, credit relative value, convertible bonds and capital structure strategies.
Alkeon Capital Management -- November 2008
Sticking to your strategy and maintaining risk parameters is essential, particularly during a dislocated market. This is the view of Panayotis ‘Takis’ Sparaggis, president and chief investment officer of Alkeon Capital Management.
Alkeon Capital Management
Investment approach based on deep research is key to AlkeonInvestment approach based on deep research is key to Alkeon
OrbiMed
Diverse talents at core of healthcare investment success
Van Eck Hard Assets 2X strategy: Van Eck Global
Strategy focuses on natural resources and commodity sectors
Entrust Capital Global: EnTrust Partners
Ex Goldman Sachs team finds value by keeping to what it knows best
Peconic Partners
Teamwork and robust trading help fund in chaotic market
DSAM Kauthar Natural Resources Fund: Zweig-DiMenna International Managers
Natural resources stock picking focus creates success
DSAM Kauthar Energy Fund: Lucas Capital Management
Value found in owning as much oil in the ground as possible
DSAM Kauthar Gold Fund: Tocqueville Asset Management
Tocqueville strikes gold
Shipping fund tames stormy waters to provide rewards for investors
The success of M2M Management is challenging long-held preconceptions about investing in the volatile shipping market. US Editor Kris Devasabai talks to the company's joint managing directors about its extensive experience and its investment strategy
Crunch time for crime
Financial Crime
Simply Samsung
Samsung Securities
The Latin link
In Latin America, product volumes are sliding and issuers are now happy to work on even the smallest trades. But Bulltick has managed to navigate these difficult conditions, concentrating on pricing distressed Lehman paper and dealing with now…
Swiss sophistication
Swiss investors have been stung by losses stemming from typical worst-of structures, while the aftermath of the credit crunch is eroding confidence even further. But New Private Bank is restoring some faith with original structures and a safe approach to…
Oiling the wheels
Profile
In the thick of it
Eddy Wymeersch, chairman of CESR, talks to Alexander Campbell
David Peniket
David Peniket, president and COO of ICE Futures Europe, talks to Roderick Bruce about making bold decisions
AltEdge Strategies – CTA Segregated: AltEdge Capital (UK)
2008 European Fund of Hedge Fund Awards - Best newcomer fund of hedge funds: winner