Hedge funds
High-yield market hangs on rapid global economic pick-up
falling credit quality could hit fixed income hedge funds
the great challenge
New proposals and regulatory reviews will have an unprecedented impact on the European hedge fund industry, but is it all doom and gloom?
The timing is right
In today's uncertain climate, investing in a hedge fund listed on a stock exchange makes perfect sense for investors looking for added security
Personal touch tips the scales
Face-to-face meetings are most effective in attracting investment but the European investor base remains more diverse than the US one
Staying competitive
The growth in ECNs and direct access brokers are bringing cost reductions to hedge fund operators, and changing what fund managers may expect of their existing brokers
Ways to land safely when coming back down to earth
Managed futures are reaching the end of an extremely profitable period, but careful management of exposure is limiting losses
An optimistic picture
HFR's new monthly gauge reveals a positive outlook from fund of fund managers