July 2011
July 22, 2011
The numbers of new fund launches in Europe are still way down from pre-crisis levels, but assets are up, the average size is at an all-time high and the quality is higher than ever too
July 22, 2011
Ex-JO Hambro man Stuart Mitchell and his team have been investing in European equities for more than two decades. Expansion into UCITS and the hiring of a short-side analyst are the latest moves to grow the business, with emerging market and UK funds next on the list
July 20, 2011
At the vanguard of investment in China and now lead shareholder in Atlantis, Yang Liu’s strength of character is evident and it has helped her successfully navigate the turmoil of 2008 when redemptions threatened to finish her fund
July 20, 2011
An invigorated new fund launch landscape in Asia saw $2.86 billion raised by a mere 24 funds, reflecting high entry barriers and a greater focus on quality
July 20, 2011
A select group of Asian managers are playing the region’s complex energy market, thriving on a volatile and inconsistent sector that throws up plenty of short and long-term opportunities
July 08, 2011
HSBC is still the market leader, followed by Citco and Goldman Sachs in the annual AsiaHedge administrator survey, but Citi was the biggest mover in the past year in a market where various big global players are gearing up in Asia
July 05, 2011
Hedge fund assignments grow at the public pension fund regardless of funding challenges
July 05, 2011
With $64 billion spread across more than 30 hedge fund portfolios, big pension plans seek a state of sustainability but are still focusing on fees
July 05, 2011
A willingness to invest in markets where others fear to tread has enabled the firm to survive the financial crisis and to thrive in its aftermath
July 05, 2011
The new fund of funds, which will have monthly liquidity, aims to outperform the MSCI Brazil over an economic cycle
July 05, 2011
Paperwork glitch caused extended legal headache
July 05, 2011
Michael van Biema mixes hidden ‘Wizard of Oz’ with apprentice deep-value managers to generate strong returns and long-lasting funds