Troubled markets test the mettle of managers
It is hard to find an asset class where the upside potential looks better than the
downside risks. Yet managers are working hard to deliver good risk-adjusted returns
over time
A chance to fly in make-or-break year
Industry enters 2016 on the cusp of change as markets keep managers on high alert
Taking stock in a time of turbulence
Hedge funds cannot predict a moment of impact, but they can add value over time
New horizons; fresh thinking
As fund-management businesses become increasingly nuanced, so too are investors
becoming increasingly knowledgeable about what hedge fund strategies offer
Building business through partnerships
'Teaming up' is the theme of this edition, as firms forge alliances to take them to the
next level
Hedge funds help to minimise volatility in market storm
Flexible exposure pays off when it really matters, as investors look for protection in
tough times
The pressure is on across global markets
Current stresses present a huge opportunity for hedge funds to prove themselves
A regulated environment brings benefits
Complying with the new rules is taking a lot of effort all round, but in time the advantages could be multiple
“Done is better than perfect’
The time has come for hedge fund managers to decide on their way forward in the new regulatory environment
In praise of intermediaries
Fund of funds, consultants and distribution firms have a role to play in helping the industry reach its potential