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Hedge fund trends: After a year of pain, the hope is for a better performance

From INVESTMENT STRATEGY Mar 23, 2012

Big spending clients keep providers on their toes

Much has changed, but hedge funds remain demanding and lucrative clients

From INVESTMENT STRATEGY Mar 23, 2012

After year of pain, hope is for smoother performance

The hedge fund industry had a good year for inflows but losses were heavy

Bank for International Settlements ©Getty From REGULATION & GOVERNANCE Mar 23, 2012

The mood music is about to change

New regulations will set the tenor of prime brokerage for years to come

From INVESTMENT STRATEGY Mar 23, 2012

Finding a seat at top table is big challenge

New entrants focus on niches in a market where big names hold sway

From INVESTMENT STRATEGY Mar 23, 2012

Synthetic route has real appeal

Delta one is becoming increasingly popular service with hedge funds

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Short-selling ban was ‘a game-changer’

The short-selling ban changed investors’ perception of securities lending

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Making assets safe as houses, almost

The shock of MF Global has raised scrutiny of custody arrangements

From REGULATION & GOVERNANCE Mar 23, 2012

Smaller funds turn to ‘mini-primes’

Prime brokers have had to rein in the complimentary services they offer clients