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Alternatives
Asia hedge funds post biggest loss for 19 months
In May, Asia hedge funds suffered their biggest drop since October 2008, according to both Eurekahedge and Hedge Fund Research. Adding to managers' woes globally have been ...
By Joseph Marsh | 9 June 2010
Alternatives
Wanted: Asia hedge funds' spare capacity
Vidak Radonjic of US-based Beryl Consulting advises allocating to smaller hedge funds with spare capacity -- and they're easier to find in Asia than in Europe or the US.
By Joseph Marsh | 27 May 2010
Alternatives
Still no takers for Singapore hedge-fund enclave
Simply creating an attractive cluster of buildings isn't enough -- it also needs to be well priced and conveniently located, argue hedgies.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 May 2010
Conference Highlights
Goldman Sachs' reputation has been "tarnished", says Altman
Are prop desks evil? Industry experts, hedge-fund managers and prop-desk traders mull conflicts of interest.
By Simon Osborne | 6 May 2010
Business Moves
Advent announces arrival in Singapore
The investment management software firm expands to accommodate its fast-growing, hedge fund-heavy Asian client base.
By Joseph Marsh | 6 May 2010
Alternatives
Asian hedge fund inflows stutter despite outperformance
The first quarter of 2010 saw net hedge fund withdrawals after two quarters of inflows, but the pace of fund closures is slowing, say industry specialists.
By Joseph Marsh | 5 May 2010
Alternatives
Singapore unveils hedge-fund proposal
Hedge funds' choice of location is likely to come down to where they can find the right resources rather than regulatory issues, says lawyer Dennis Barsky of Jones Day in ...
By Simon Osborne | 29 April 2010
Alternatives
Salus Alpha brings hedge funds to Asia
Swiss alternative fund manager Salus Alpha is touring the region with its managed futures and commodity arbitrage funds.
By Simon Osborne | 26 April 2010
Alternatives
Alternatives suit long-term investors, says Aberdeen
Infrastructure will become increasingly important, while property is attractive due to relatively wide spreads, says Mike Turner, the UK asset manager's allocation head.
By Joseph Marsh | 26 April 2010
Alternatives
Asia most popular region for private-equity investors
Meanwhile, global macro and natural-resource hedge-fund strategies are attracting particularly strong interest, says US research firm Brighton House Associates.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 April 2010
Awards
Day 4: AsianInvestor 2010 Investment Performance Awards
Today we announce the winners for hedge funds and alternatives.
By The Editors | 22 April 2010
Alternatives
Shorting crucial to achieve Russian alpha, say hedgies
Hedge fund managers in Russia can actively manage their Russia portfolios, but taking short positions is still relatively novel.
By Simon Osborne | 16 April 2010
Services
Paladyne hires Leung, set to double Asia staff
The trading and portfolio management software provider has experienced a rapid increase in business since its Asia office launch in August, in the form of 10 new clients.
By Cate Rocchi | 14 April 2010
Alternatives
Hong Kong funds could face new tax
Inland Revenue has signalled its intention to clamp down on fee structures, often utilised by hedge funds, that it says are used to potentially evade tax.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 April 2010
Alternatives
Michael Hintze of CQS: Hedge funds should talk
Michael Hintze, one of the world’s most famous and successful hedge-fund managers, gives an exclusive interview to AsianInvestor.
By Simon Osborne | 1 April 2010
Asset Owners
PSPF: Hedge fund ETFs are a great idea
The Taiwanese civil servant pension fund is struggling in its search for products that it understands and that offer decent liquidity. Meanwhile, it is mulling adding a ...
By Liz Mak | 26 March 2010
Alternatives
Sovereign wealth funds set to boost investment in alternatives
And the trend towards greater transparency continues, with the release of the first annual report from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
By Joseph Marsh | 24 March 2010
Alternatives
Singapore may tighten hedge-fund regulation
In secret sessions, ideas have been floated that will bring the city state more into line with neighbouring jurisdictions.
By Simon Osborne | 17 March 2010
Alternatives
Deutsche PWM backs equity long-short
In the second of a two-part Q&A, Karen Tan of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management gives her outlook on hedge-fund strategies, which includes avoiding highly leveraged ...
By Joseph Marsh | 16 March 2010
People Moves
Lombard Odier names Asia head of business development
Emmanuel Roulin has moved from Geneva to Hong Kong to fill a new post for the firm's asset-management division.
By Joseph Marsh | 16 March 2010
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