New carbon and energy policies, regulations and initiatives are expected to drive markets in the coming year, resulting both in rising risk and opportunity for investors. And, as consolidation looms in the hedge fund industry, specialised, alpha-generating strategies can be

Investors have shown a growing appetite for liquid strategies as they face a challenging market environment due to increased volatility, rising interest rates and persistent macro-economic uncertainty. Stressed and distressed credit strategies are also of significant appeal, said Murano, a

Contrarian investment managers are in the frame given the current macro-economic environment. In times of turmoil, such investors benefit from turns in the market which see previously unloved investments coming back into favour. This setting also highlights the importance of

The boom in sustainable investing has brought challenges to the process of fundamental research. One of these key pressures is data-related, due to the fragmentation which still exists in this part of the market. Uniting datasets in one place can

In a crowded market where fund-raising is challenging, hedge fund managers need to make sure they are clearly articulating their investment story. Professional supporting materials to get their thesis across to potential investors are also critical to raising funds. Strategic

Demand for quantitative strategies is expected to rise as technology supports more agility in the space and the approach can outperform in the current market environment. Risk and stability are also taking centre stage as investors are concerned about volatility,