Strategy
Declines in credit quality provide opportunities
In the current economic climate, there are opportunities for the debt market
Portfolio additions are in the pipeline for CDC Ixis
absolute returns planned for french asset manager's range
Asset class no longer acting like bonds following July lows
After a turbulent year, fund managers are encouraged by signs of normality outside the US
You can't be too careful
LTCM was an important lesson in leverage for fund managers and hopefully the massive gearing seen in 1998 will never be repeated
3A rolls out ACE funds of funds for Italian investors
line up will be similar to 3A's ACe product run out of geneva
Building a real estate nest
The Phoenix Four portfolio focuses on real estate and real estate financial products in the US. Hedge Funds Review finds out what makes the fund tick
On the move
With forward planning and the help of a property consultant, moving office can be a hassle-free experience
Allocation to sector to rise as institutions show interest
The new year may bring much needed growth to this sector
The nextgeneration
Research suggests performance from new funds compares favourably with their seasoned counterparts, but how do investors go about spotting emerging talent?
Convergence Capital invests fund in future EU members
MANAGER PARTNERS WILLIAMS DE BROE FOR ITS MAIDEN VOYAGE
US domestic politics have dominated equities sector
Potential removal of double taxation paid on dividends gives hope to US investors.
Untapped potential
While well known for its banking industry, Switzerland still falls below standard for the financial services it offers which can be described as standard rather than bespoke
Long-term flat market signals bad news for smaller managers
single strategy managers may drift into other strategies
On the guest list
As hedge funds are not open to mass market investors, those who have access should feel privileged
Macro magic
Permal's global macro strategy has worked wonders for its FX, Financials and Futures fund.
Fund insurance is a risky business
As litigation becomes more popular in the UK, underwriters are giving hedge funds a wide berth