All articles by Richard Newell – Page 3
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Again a year of mixed fortunes
The January markets rally has affected 2005’s opening figures for many categories of hedge fund. Data revealing strong foreign demand for US assets had calmed fears that the US will struggle to fund its ballooning trade deficit. Instead, investors have focused on dollar-positive factors. Going forward, it is the threat ...
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Emerging markets deliver goods
Absolute Return Funds (ARFs) returned on average 3.2% for the month of November and an impressive 9.5% for eleven months of the year. Within the Absolute Return universe, Eurekahedge has categorised funds into bottom up, top down, dual approach, and diversified debt, of which over 150 are listed in its ...
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Commodity price strength drives up demand
Commodities have always been considered a highly risky investment not suitable for conservative portfolios. The scarcity of suitable ways of investing in them has also hindered their inclusion in mainstream portfolios. However, the steady rise in prices of commodities, particularly industrial metals and oil, and the flat performance of equities ...
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Looking to wider horizons
The idea that super funds need to consider a fresh perspective on property, and in particular global property, is still a new concept for many. “Property investors need to factor in the big picture and look beyond their own backyard for investment opportunities and trends,” says Stephen Girdis, head of ...
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Is the run over?
Although some recent reports suggest demand for emerging debt is set to weaken, the popularity of this asset class doesn’t appear to be subsiding. According to April’s report by the International Monetary Fund, rising US interest rates and a falling US dollar threaten to end two years of growth in ...
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Why networks pack with extra punch
As companies become increasingly global in their outlook, it makes sense to coordinate employee benefits programmes, taking into account custom and practice in each territory and utilising benefit practices such as global pooling and benchmarking. Which is how global consulting networks of actuarial and employee benefits professionals have a role ...
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Money market funds come in from the cold
The only sure-fire success for a fund promoter in recent times has been to offer investors some form of safe haven. Anything that has provided the promise of low volatility and a return of the invested principal has found a willing buyer. Money market funds have been one such success. ...
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Dancing to our own tune
Although still very much tied to the fortunes of the global economy, Asian markets are increasingly dancing to their own regional tune. The attractive valuations and higher dividend yields in Asia have brought domestic and foreign liquidity into the equity markets and have certainly been a major contributor to their ...
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Shedding light on funds
The fund market information service, FERI FMI is making further strides in its coverage of cross-border funds distribution. The firm already offers a directory, a growing number of in-depth single market reports and various sales analysis tools. Its latest product, FundFile, is the culmination of many months of research and ...
