Potential investors must try to understand individual funds and the pedigree of investment managers following the proliferation of new funds entering the market under Ucits III regulati
Irving H. Picard, the trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L.
A study of short-selling activities by Edhec finance professor Abraham Lioui has called into question both the reasons for the decision to ban short selling and the prejudices that weig
Ralf Oberbannscheidt (pictured), portfolio manager, DWS Invest Global Agribusiness believes commodities will remain under pressure due to increased demand for food and fuel… Sentiment was weak in emerging markets as signs of decelerating demand appeared, a result of rising energy
The Dutch Hedge Fund Index returned 1.08% for February, which compares favourably with the DB and Lyxor Hedge Fund Indices (1.27% and 0.72% respectively). The Funds’ average net exposure during February vary and in case of the European Opportunities Fund
Guernsey has more entities listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) than any other jurisdiction globally excluding the UK, according to figures from the market authority. LSE data shows that at the end of December 2013 there were 115 Guernsey-incorporated
The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index gained 1.53 per cent in January, with the top performing strategies being fixed income arbitrage, special situations and CTAs short term.
Carey Olsen has advised Kreos Capital on the establishment of a new expert fund and an investment management company in Jersey. Regulatory consents and approvals were obtained in 2011 with initial drawdown of investor commitments expected early in 2012. The
Bank of New York Mellon has announced the launch of MarginDirect, a liquidity tool that helps hedge funds manage margin positions and reduce counterparty risk in an uncertain credit env
Neal Berger (pictured), President, Eagle’s View Asset Management, and one of the speakers at GAIM International 2012 in Monaco in June, gives his views on current challenges facing investors, hedge fund heroes, and making successful investments… What’s the biggest challenge
