Hedge funds
Prepare for the unexpected
Hedge fund managers are regarded as the most sophisticated in the financial services arena. But are they prepared to cope with unexpected shocks to the system?
CROs seen as vital for restoring confidence
Chief risk officers (CROs) have a vital role in helping shape the future of thetroubled energy sector and should report directly to their company’s boardif investor confidence is to be rebuilt in the industry. Vincent Kaminski, seniorvice-president of…
Gartmore poised to roll out four products in quantitative strategy
Launch of pan-European hedge fund will be followed by Japan, UK and global versions
Instinctive hedgers
Strict foreign exchange restrictions have made South Africa's institutional and high-net-worth investors avid users of hedge fund products
Investor fears create golden opportunity for hedge funds
Barclays and Fidelity capitalise on market uncertainties
Single-digit volatility is target of guaranteed hedge fund of funds
12-year man fund offers profit lock-in and no entry fees
Stick to what you know
Many merger and acquisition arbitrage managers strayed from their chosen strategy as M&A activity dried up last year, causing consternation among their investors. Pioneer Alternative Investments' fund aims to follow its chosen remit resolutely
Principia and CreditTrade extend coverage to market
principia system Version 4.0 offers risk analysis techniques