HSBC has introduced hedged sterling share classes for its recently launched absolute return vehicles - the GIF European Equity Alpha and GIF Global Emerging Markets Equity Alpha funds.
Pictet is launching a Luxembourg-domiciled long/short fund focusing on the Greater China region.
Martin Currie is considering launching Ucits III versions of three of its hedge funds, ahead of the debut of its three latest absolute return vehicles.
Standard Life Investments has seen appetite for retail products soar in 2010 with a 128% increase in net inflows in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2009.
Cazenove has criticised the IMA for not bringing "vital clarity" for investors after the trade body decided against making changes to its Absolute Return sector for at least another 12 months.
The financial markets in May provided a reminder macro events, economic data and political decisions continue to create a recipe for market volatility.
Ignis is eyeing the launch of its first internal retail fund since 2007 with an absolute return bond mandate for its rates team.
Ignis is eyeing the launch of its first internal retail fund since 2007 with an absolute return bond mandate for its rates team.
Cazenove's head of multi-manager Marcus Brookes has increased the cash weighting in his £467m Multi-Manager Diversity fund of funds, and bolstered its exposure to managers uncorrelated to mainstream markets.