Articles by Kris Devasabai
Challenges ahead for funds in 2010
As a new decade approaches, Hedge Funds Review talks to key figures in the industry to find out what 2010 might hold for the hedge fund industry.
Investor appetite returns: capital introduction for hedge funds
Investor interest in hedge funds has improved markedly in recent months. With almost every fund open to new investors, the environment for raising capital remains difficult.
Meditron Fundamental Value/Growth Fund: Meditron Asset Management
Profiting from mega-trends
Latin Americans eye offshore investments
Distributing and marketing hedge funds in Latin America
Administrators respond to regulatory change
The near certainty that hedge funds will soon be subject to stricter regulation is giving fund administrators plenty of food for thought. Hedge Funds Review looks at the changes ahead.
Liquidity mismatch in funds of hedge funds
One aspect of the liquidity crisis which was entirely predictable was the problems at the fund of hedge fund (FoHF) level, says Patrick Fenal, CEO of Geneva-based Unigestion.
Liquidity goes down the drain
Liquidity: investors want it and funds need to provide it. But what this actually means in practice covers a multiplicity of meanings and motivations. Hedge Funds Review finds out what mistakes were made in 2008 and how these can be avoided in future.
Manager profile: Peter Matthews, founder and managing partner of PJM Capital
Making a mint from science
Tamalpais Global Partners Master Fund: Tamalpais Asset Management
Agile and prudent strategy pays off
Finding the right partner
Selecting a fund administrator from the perspective of a hedge fund or fund of hedge funds is a complex and challenging task. As more funds look to administrators to provide additional outsourcing functions, Kris Devasabai discusses the challenges.
Tangible infrastructure promises stability
As investors continue to be wary of the more exotic strategies, many are looking at infrastructure where real tangible assets and investments could reap high returns. Kris Devasabai examines the interest in this sector as governments around the globe…
Mini boom
As the prime brokerage heavyweights are forced to reassess their business models, so called mini-primes specialising in servicing small and mid-sized hedge funds are booming. Kris Devasabai reports
GAM Trading Strategy: GAM
Prudent approach to trading strategies
Seeking safety with custodians
Financial strength of custodians is key, together with quality, safety and stability of sub-custody. For funds, the probability of having to move to a backup plan has significantly increased. Many are going further in the development of contingency…
Bermuda at critical economic junction
Bermuda is at a turning point in its development as a hedge fund - and financial services - centre. Kris Devasabai examines the choices the state faces as it plots its future
INTERVIEW: Phil Goldstein, co-founder of Bulldog Investors
Fighting fit and feisty
Fund administration still vital to Bermuda's economy
Beyond its regulatory framework, Bermuda's major strength is its reputation as a centre of expertise for hedge fund administration. The jurisdiction has a long history in this business
Replicating a winning formula proves tricky
The big question hanging over global macro is whether it can continue to outperform other strategies as it did in 2008. The majority of managers think it could still be a winner.
Artful way to make money
Art is not generally seen as an investable asset class. For some hedge funds, however, trading art can be as profitable as any other strategy. Kris Devasabai and Stephen Quigley examine how art is being successfully traded
Mounting concern over regulation burden
Hedge fund managers are emphasising their commitment to compliance and operational best practices as regulators and investors step up their scrutiny of the industry.
British Virgin Islands at a glance
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
What they say about BVI
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
BVI auditors braced for increased closures
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
BVI legal experts meet restructuring challenges
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters