Hedge funds focus
Asian hedge funds in 2011 – Review and outlook
27 January 2012
In 2011, hedge funds won the contest of “least ugly” versus bonds and equities, and they have disappointed a little throughout the year. Albourne Asia’s managing director Richard Johnston looks at...
Hedge fund revival is underway
3 January 2011
by Joseph Mariathasan - Investors are becoming more sophisticated in alternatives. Some are investing directly in the larger hedge funds, while using funds of funds for niche strategies and specific...
A new reality for hedge funds and their investors
22 July 2009
The post-Lehman picture for hedge funds shows a leaner industry emerging as investment banks put a lid on leverage
How to tell if your hedge fund manager is in trouble
26 January 2009
As we have seen with Madoff, even seemingly secure hedge fund managers can crash and burn. What are some of the tell-tale signs of trouble?
Getting the mix right
26 January 2009
It's not all bad news in the hedge fund world. PMA Investment Advisors has been producing strong returns from a mix of FX and credit exposures.
Counterparty risk - where do you stand?
26 January 2009
The failure of so many seemingly iron-clad institutions has raised some serious concerns about counter-party risk. Richard Johnston assesses the implications for hedge funds and their investors.
Turning point for Asian hedge funds
26 January 2009
The Asian hedge fund industry has grown tremendously in recent years. Between 2004 and 2007, assets under management doubled. But what is the net result going to be after the year the industry has...
The fall-out from Lehman Brothers
26 January 2009
Albourne’s Richard Johnston surveys the carnage of the hedge fund landscape and looks forward to the revival.
