Kris Devasabai
Editor-in-chief, Risk.net
Kris Devasabai is the New York-based editor-in chief of Risk.net. Previously, he was bureau chief and US editor of Risk magazine. He manages the editorial team. Prior to joining Risk, Kris covered hedge funds, asset management, cross-border investing and law for several publications.
Kris holds a bachelor’s degree in law and government from the University of Manchester, and he completed his legal training at the Inns of Court School of Law in London. He was called to the bar of England and Wales in 2003.
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Articles by Kris Devasabai
BVI fund administrators find niche
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
Preparing for a legislative onslaught
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
BVI regulator ready for scrutiny
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
BVI hedge funds Industry faces challenges
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters
The BVI is at a turning point. It is facing the prospect of adapting to a sea change in international attitudes towards hedge funds. The vibrant community of small, independent hedge fund administrators is distinctly boutique. Law firms are advising…
Auditors braced for increased closures
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
Crisis legislation leads to thriving industry
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
Litigation lawyers welcome Commercial Court
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
Legal experts meet restructuring challenges
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
Preparing for a legislative onslaught
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
BVI government upbeat following UK review
British Virgin Islands: Sailing through turbulent waters: May 2009
Returns boosted by cheap new bonds: convertible arbitrage gets a boost
Convertible arbitrage is bouncing back strongly in 2009 after its worst year on record.
Derivatives head for clearing
After the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the bailout of AIG, financial service regulators are searching for a way to bring order to the over-the-counter derivatives market. Top of the list are actions aimed at credit default swaps. US Editor Kris…
Mixed reception for 130/30
Despite the enthusiasm with which the 130/30 strategy was first greeted, funds using this technique have failed to attract as much interest as first predicted. Hedge Funds Review talks to a variety of managers about the future for 130/30
Distressed strategy comes into play
The deep discounts on debt securities and expectations of a sharp increase in defaults have created a groundswell of interest in distressed debt strategies. Hedge Funds Review talks to fund managers about this strategy.
Continued performance of equity market neutral strategy expected in 2009
While many hedge fund strategies are struggling, equity market neutral supporters believe this strategy is capable of not just protecting but also increasing capital in any market. Hedge Funds Review discusses the strategy.