Cherry Reynard looks at what the future holds for absolute return funds.
The recovery we have seen has been based on a more positive outlook for the global economy.
The panel discusses rise of multi-manager funds and their prospects for the future
Commodity funds have attracted a lot of interest lately, on the back of some very spectacular gains, writes Castlestone's Brad Yim.
Providers of Real estate investment trust (Reits) have welcomed changes made by Alistair Darling allowing them to pay dividends in stock instead of cash.
The planned ballot next month of shareholders in HSBC's listed hedge fund, on moving into its open-ended Ucits AdvantEdge vehicle, has a greater resonance beyond the vote itself.
Real estate investment trusts (Reits) will be allowed to include stock dividends as part of their 90% income distribution requirements, Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed.
SLI is to buy 75.1% stake in fund of hedge funds manager Aida Capital.
Following the strong performance demonstrated by most main risk assets during 2009, the start of 2010 saw volatility return to the markets.