Investors
that's The long and short of it
Running a successful hedge fund is a proposition worlds away from mastering long-only portfolios, but managers who have made the transition to a long/short environment are rising to the challenge
The jury is out
Do hedge funds flourish better in boutiques or institutions?
A growing interest
An increasing number of UK pension funds are likely be interested in investing in hedge funds, thanks to the latest Code of Best Practice requirements
France develops new code of conduct for alternative investment
French investment boutiques are set to benefit from the country's planned relaxation of fund regulation
Volatility in UK market creates short options
Three hedge fund managers talk about the opportunities available in the UK market at the moment and the direction they are planning to take in the near future
Structured products
Despite hedge funds promising absolute returns, plenty of buyers want guarantees on top
Safety first
After a turbulent 1998, Swiss-based Signet Research & Advisory has undergone a radical risk assessment of its fund of hedge funds
The Specialists
Finding experienced staff in such a young industry can be extremely difficult and so headhunting firms are starting to do big business filling this gap
Emerging markets return to former glory
Hedge Funds Review looks at the revival of the emerging markets
Keeping it in the family
Beverly Chandler talks to Gailen Krug, chief investment officer and vice president of Waycrosse Inc about the company's method of managing money in a family office.
Luxembourg turns up the heat in search for new business
As Luxembourg becomes one of the leading domiciles in Europe to house hedge funds, a more explicit regulatory framework is being put in place by the country's authorities to ensure a streamlined environment
The cup runneth over?
Asset flows into hedge funds are ever increasing and look set to continue for 2002. But as more hedge funds crowd the market, can the industry maintain the absolute returns expected of it, or will investors face disappointment?
Gaining the competitive edge
Sophie Radnor speaks to Mark Erenstein, the executive vice president of Garban Corporates and Pronous founder
Managing with a canny approach
Mike Thomas has enjoyed success with Martin Currie's hedge fund by capitalising on inefficiencies in the Japanese market
Boom or bust?
In volatile markets, technology must enable managers to navigate these difficult conditions. Can the current systems feed the market?
Institutions in Australia and Asia open their doors to hedge funds
A combination of new regulations and a search for returns is opening up the Australasian market