Alternatives
Latest News | 17 Dec 18
Singapore firm to launch alts robo platform
Xen will be targeting accredited investors in Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore, according to Katrina Cokeng, Singapore-based co-founder and CEO of the firm.
Latest News | 2 Oct 18
The limitations of Ucits funds
Fund buyers should consider alternative investment funds to take advantage of illiquid assets that the Ucits structure cannot support, according to Schroders.
Industry Interviews | 18 Sep 18
Ucits versus Cayman: which fund structure is best for you?
A Ucits version of a strategy offers better investor protection than a Cayman Islands hedge fund when things go sour, says Jason Nelms, a funds partner at law firm Morrison & Foerster (MoFo).
Video: A closer look at the Aeronautics Fund
An alternative fund that involves aircraft and engine leasing offers portfolio diversification and addresses a burgeoning global business, according to Laurent Biousse.
Video: Unigestion on alternative risk premia
Joan Lee, investment manager at Unigestion, believes its time to expand into commodities.
Video: Prestige Funds on alternative fixed income
Craig Reeves, founder of Prestige Funds, answers three questions about his firm’s alternative funds that provide direct loans.
Latest News | 3 Sep 18
JP Morgan AM creates APAC alts role
The firm believes there is increasing demand for the asset class from high net worth investors in Asia-Pacific.
Asset Class in Focus | 8 Aug 18
Deutsche Wealth maintains 10% alts allocation
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management has made changes to hedge fund allocation recommendations, including trimming down positions in equity long/short strategies.
Asset Class in Focus | 6 Jul 18
EFG Bank sees demand for ‘new’ hedge strategies
Alternative investment funds, many of which are descendants of the risky hedge funds from a decade ago, are increasingly in demand as risk-management tools, according to Simon Godfrey, head of product management at EFG Bank.
Industry Interviews | 14 May 18
Fund to target share-backed company loans
Using company shares as collateral, a private debt fund will lend to Hong Kong-listed companies, something private banks used to do, according to Ching Ching Lam, chairwoman of Charismatic Capital.