Kris Devasabai

Kris Devasabai

Editor-in-chief, Risk.net

Kris Devasabai is the New York-based editor-in chief of Risk.net. Previously, he was bureau chief and US editor of Risk magazine. He manages the editorial team. Prior to joining Risk, Kris covered hedge funds, asset management, cross-border investing and law for several publications.

Kris holds a bachelor’s degree in law and government from the University of Manchester, and he completed his legal training at the Inns of Court School of Law in London. He was called to the bar of England and Wales in 2003.

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Articles by Kris Devasabai

Liquidity mismatch in funds of hedge funds

One aspect of the liquidity crisis which was entirely predictable was the problems at the fund of hedge fund (FoHF) level, says Patrick Fenal, CEO of Geneva-based Unigestion.

Liquidity goes down the drain

Liquidity: investors want it and funds need to provide it. But what this actually means in practice covers a multiplicity of meanings and motivations. Hedge Funds Review finds out what mistakes were made in 2008 and how these can be avoided in future.

Finding the right partner

Selecting a fund administrator from the perspective of a hedge fund or fund of hedge funds is a complex and challenging task. As more funds look to administrators to provide additional outsourcing functions, Kris Devasabai discusses the challenges.

Mini boom

As the prime brokerage heavyweights are forced to reassess their business models, so called mini-primes specialising in servicing small and mid-sized hedge funds are booming. Kris Devasabai reports

Tangible infrastructure promises stability

As investors continue to be wary of the more exotic strategies, many are looking at infrastructure where real tangible assets and investments could reap high returns. Kris Devasabai examines the interest in this sector as governments around the globe…

Seeking safety with custodians

Financial strength of custodians is key, together with quality, safety and stability of sub-custody. For funds, the probability of having to move to a backup plan has significantly increased. Many are going further in the development of contingency…

Artful way to make money

Art is not generally seen as an investable asset class. For some hedge funds, however, trading art can be as profitable as any other strategy. Kris Devasabai and Stephen Quigley examine how art is being successfully traded

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