Alternatives

Latest News | 17 Dec 18

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

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

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).

Events | 7 Sep 18

An alternative fund that involves aircraft and engine leasing offers portfolio diversification and addresses a burgeoning global business, according to Laurent Biousse.

Events | 5 Sep 18

Joan Lee, investment manager at Unigestion, believes its time to expand into commodities.

Events | 4 Sep 18

Craig Reeves, founder of Prestige Funds, answers three questions about his firm’s alternative funds that provide direct loans.

Latest News | 3 Sep 18

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 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

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

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.