Strategy
Finding your way through the maze
New Star looks at the issues concerning the guaranteed products industry and examines some solutions being proposed by product providers.
Sweden strides towards a stricter hedge fund regulation regime
A government committee has been reviewing Swedish fund legislation and how the European Union's Ucits directives will be transported into Swedish law.
Schroders fund aims for 9% returns above cash
closed-ended fund of hedge fundS offerS tax efficient benefits
Liquidity and good returns are key for Preservation Trust
JC Clark offers an insider's perspective on the success of his Preservation Trust
Gartmore opens in-house UK fund for investment
GROUP AIMS TO RAISE AN EXTRA $50M FOR UK SMALLER COMPANIES PORTFOLIO
House rules
Law firm Stephenson Harwood looks at the UK's plans for regulating hedge funds and the growth in limited liability partnerships.
Long expectations
Permal Investment Holdings is positioning its portfolio to go long equities when market expectations rise
Canadian firm brings US fund to European shores
JC clark plans north american long/short debut in europe
Does Spanish regulation need to change before hedge funds can flourish?
A growing retired population in Spain could see the country set for the hedge fund market
White-lightning response is needed for US market
There is still fundamental value in the US market, but fund managers have to be quick of the mark to exploit the current situation
Opening up closed doors
Listed companies which invest in hedge funds is one way of targeting UK retail money
Keeping volatility low at NIB International
The portfolio holds 60% in target return funds and has exposure to long-only funds
HSBC provides fund of hedge funds guarantee
alternative wealth protector offers capital guarantee
Staying neutral
Crescendo UK fights market difficulties to avoid a drawdown in recent volatile markets