PA ANALYSIS: Should wealth managers do more to take advantage of volatility?
Volatility is a word that seems to have strongly negative connotations whether you are talking about markets or somebody’s personality.
Hedge Funds
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Amundi names CIO for alternatives arm
Amundi has unveiled a new chief investment officer for its $7bn Alternative Investments arm.
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Half of hedge fund managers planning new funds in 2016
Around half of hedge funds intend to launch a new fund by the end of next year and most are reporting rising assets, according to industry research.
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Hedge fund-like or hedge fund-lite? Traditional risks and returns from an old favourite
Hedge funds have been blamed for many investment ills but their underlying investment strategy remains strong as the new alternative Ucits products are proving.
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BlueCrest Capital to refund investors amid outflows and profit worries
Jersey-based hedge fund BlueCrest Capital Management is to return investors’ money after being hit by outflows and pressures on its profitability through fees, staffing and meeting client needs.
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UBS Wealth developing new hedge fund-friendly range
UBS Wealth is planning to launch a new range that will allow it to incorporate hedge funds in its portfolios.
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Hedge funds experiencing quiet revolution
A quiet revolution is happening in hedge funds. Investors continue to allocate to the asset class, but the way they are allocating is changing, while its investor base is growing broader and becoming more inclusive.
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Stanhope: ‘Whip-saw’ markets catching managers off guard
The current ‘whip-saw’ nature of equity markets is catching out hedge fund managers, particularly those using stop-loss risk controls, according to Stanhope Capital’s CIO Jonathan Bell.
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German bunds collapse more important than election – Miton’s Jane
The General Election may have dominated the headlines this week, but bond investors should be much more concerned by the bund price plunge, says Miton Asset Management’s David Jane.
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Alliance trust asks shareholders to back board
Alliance Trust chair, Karin Forseke has taken to the pulpit, appealing to shareholders to vote against resolutions proposed by activist investors Elliott Advisors, at the firm’s April 29 AGM.
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The stars are aligning for hedge funds
The stars are aligning to allow a much maligned asset class to recapture some of its former glory.
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Macro funds leading the way in 2015
Global macro has been the best performing hedge fund strategy during the first quarter of 2015, research by GAM has revealed.