Hedge Funds Review
Investable indexes: February 2012 returns
The continuing market rally benefited hedge funds during February. Nearly all strategies had positive returns with equity-based strategies in particular taking advantage of strong markets.
Hedge funds have second month of good returns led by equity-focused strategies
Market commentary: February 2012
Sponsored statement: SEI Investment Manager Services
Shifting hedge fund landscape: Where institutions put fund managers to the test
Equity long/short managers see potential in 2012 but remain cautious while market volatility continues
Positioned for performance
Sponsored Q&A: BNY Mellon talks about the challenges and opportunities from regulation
Challenges and opportunities emanate from regulation
Investors face tough choices on hedge fund allocation as a result of Solvency II
Calculations and allocations
HSBC Next Generation Fund: HSBC Alternative Investment
Moving into the unknown
Step change risk governance in hedge funds due to investor demand, not regulations
Shrinking risk, growing governance
Hedge funds begin 2012 with gains across strategies and regions
All hedge fund strategies had gains in January, reports Eurekahedge. As markets rallied, macro hedge funds had a record month and CTAs/managed futures funds also had a strong start to the year.
Investable indexes: January 2012 returns
Hedge funds started 2012 on a strong note, with gains across nearly all strategies as equity markets rallied, US economic data was positive and fears for the future of the eurozone were allayed.
News analytics holds promise of alpha for hedge funds traders
Trading the news
Hedge funds eye European corporate credit with caution
Cautious credit stance
Mandatory registration of hedge funds with the SEC should boost credibility of industry
Registration reaction
Customised mandates have transformational impact on Gsam hedge fund group
Adapting to a changing world
Whitebox Multi-Strategy Fund: Whitebox Advisors
Asking the right questions
Systemic risk implications of ETFs and impact of ETFs on their underlying markets
Systemic risk and ETFs
Roubini forecasts continuing danger for global economic outlook in 2012 and beyond
Ticking economic timebomb
Sothic Capital European Opportunities Fund: Sothic Capital Management
Distressing opportunities
Alcentra belives leveraged loans will take off as an asset class
Alcentra says sub-investment grade leveraged loans are becoming an accepted asset class in Europe as the market develops. Institutional investors are the norm in Europe compared with retail in the US.