Richard Johnston
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Divergence driving returns in Asia
Some positive signs are emerging in Asia’s hedge fund industry, writes Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston.
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Japan - A more dynamic market ahead
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston looks at the impact of Abenomics on hedge fund investing.
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Hedge Funds in 2013 - latest analysis
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston reviews returns for the industry in 2012 and looks ahead to 2013.
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China - An emerging hedge fund opportunity
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston assesses the financial reforms in China.
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Hedge funds in Asia - Things are looking better
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston reviews returns for the industry in 2012 and finds bright spots in 2013’s outlook
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Trends in alpha generation
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston examines the search for returns in the industry
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The Current Asian Hedge Fund Industry
Albourne Partners’ Richard Johnston looks at the increasing competition and challenges facing any small and medium-sized manager.
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Asian Special Situations
Albourne’s Richard Johnston explores opportunities in the illiquid credit market space.
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Asian hedge funds in 2011 – Review and outlook
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 opportunities in the industry in the new year.
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Alpha in Asian long short funds
Looking back over the years from 2007 to 2010 is a good “stress test” to see how Asian long short hedge funds managed during the last year of the bull market, the correction and subsequent recovery. Albourne’s Richard Johnston reports
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Japan's tsunami and its impact on hedge funds
Richard Johnston assesses how fund managers were able to respond to the market effects of Japan’s recent disaster situation.
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Hedge fund flows and performance in 2010
How have hedge funds been adapting to life after the global financial crisis. Richard Johnston of Albourne Partners outlines the year’s emerging trends.
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Australia has most hedge fund potential
IPA’s regular hedge funds industry analyst Richard Johnston says Asia is a diverse region in terms of hedge fund investment. In the short term, he sees Australia as a key market for increased adoption of hedge strategies.
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Second chance - an Asian hedge fund perspective
The upheaval caused by the financial crisis has meant that anyone involved in the hedge funds industry in Asia has had to reassess their business. Richard Johnston looks at how the landscape has changed.
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The Long-Short Score Card: 2007 to 2009
How did hedge fund managers handle the peaks and troughs of one of the toughest market environments most of them will have experienced. Richard Johnston, of Albourne Partners in Hong Kong, assesses the numbers.
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A new reality for hedge funds and their investors
The post-Lehman picture for hedge funds shows a leaner industry emerging as investment banks put a lid on leverage
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Hedge fund liquidity under review
Investors keen to redeem their assets ought to read the small print. Hedge fund managers tend to be afforded more flexibility.
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Counterparty risk - where do you stand?
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.
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The fall-out from Lehman Brothers
Albourne’s Richard Johnston surveys the carnage of the hedge fund landscape and looks forward to the revival.
