Hedge Funds Review
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
China to hit unregulated hedge fund black market
Government to take action against underground funds
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
Nine out of 10 long/short hedge funds fall below their watermark
Tremont survey spells bad news for industry as most hedge funds, globally, show big shortfalls
Finding the right balance
Rebalancing hedge fund of fund portfolios for optimal performance in a treacherous bear market poses difficulties
BDT launches first hedge fund and targets Japanese equities
long/short fund to be managed by calender and dobson
Shariah Funds Inc introduces the first Islamic hedge fund aided by scholars
Islamic hedge fund market could be worth trillions in assets under managemenT
A fund experience
The introduction of the EIF has resulted in a considerable rise in the number of Isle of Man-domiciled hedge funds
Technology platform allows outsourcing of IT functions
hemisphere adds software range to its tech services
Uncertain Latin America adds to current difficulties for year ahead
Brazil's economy is not growing, making its situation unsustainable
Brave new world
There are many opportunities for hedge fund managers seeking to exploit corporate restructuring in Eastern Europe
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