Hedge Funds Review
The jury is out
Do hedge funds flourish better in boutiques or institutions?
Small players drop out of hedge fund market
Equity funds are thought to dominate the future launch scene forcing smaller players off the board
Axa opens first Asian long/short equity fund
EQUITY | asian absolute fund has been added to axa's hedge line up
S&P aims for index to provide transparency
BENCHMARK| S&P to base index on 40 funds invested in NINE strategies
Change in shorting policy adds value to the market
Changes in the Japanese market fuelled by growing confidence and aggressive cost cutting could create opportunities for hedge funds
A growing interest
An increasing number of UK pension funds are likely be interested in investing in hedge funds, thanks to the latest Code of Best Practice requirements
Gateway to Asia
Avenue Capital Group invests in Asia's distressed debt market through three of its funds
Private equity exposure increased by investors
PRIVATE EQUITY | track record is the most important aspect for funds
France develops new code of conduct for alternative investment
French investment boutiques are set to benefit from the country's planned relaxation of fund regulation
Volatility in UK market creates short options
Three hedge fund managers talk about the opportunities available in the UK market at the moment and the direction they are planning to take in the near future
European bankruptcy laws must be clarified
LAW | Varying creditor rights makes distressed investing difficult