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In partnership with eVestment

In today’s difficult environment, it is more important than ever for asset owners to deploy their money effectively - which means holding money managers accountable for their performance. AsianInvestor recently held a webinar in partnership with eVestment, whose analytics experts presented their latest insights based on their datasets.

Funds face extra scrutiny for style drift amid Covid-19

Jaycee Man

May 27, 2020

The pressure to beat benchmarks has never been greater amid markets plagued by coronavirus volatility. That's why asset owners should closely monitor their fund managers.

Funds face extra scrutiny for style drift amid Covid-19

China hedge funds face gloomy outlook

Joe Marsh

Jan 18, 2017

Amid 18 months of poor performance, China-focused strategies have suffered heavy outflows and will likely continue to see low demand this year, says eVestment's head of research.

SWFs embrace Asian equities, listed infrastructure

Toby Yiu

Oct 17, 2016

Niche mandates offset otherwise dismal outflows as sovereign wealth funds pull back from portfolios in broad financial markets.

Outflows continue from Asia hedge funds

Joe Marsh

Aug 25, 2016

Hedge funds are having a bad year in general, but Asia-focused strategies are suffering the most, thanks to poor performance and negative sentiment on China, says eVestment.

Returns, new rules fuel hope for Aussie hedge funds

Oliver Jones

Sep 13, 2015

The industry has seen its share of fund management rise amid good performance and renewed efforts to drive demand from institutional and foreign investors.

Returns, new rules fuel hope for Aussie hedge funds

Launches highlight HK's role as hedge fund hub

Oliver Jones

Apr 12, 2015

Demand for Myriad's second fund spurs launches as evidence shows more Asia-focused funds are managed in Asia. At the same time global macro's revival bodes well for Singapore.

Launches highlight HK's role as hedge fund hub

Weekly roundup of people news, Sep 26

Steve Price

Sep 26, 2014

Harvest GI loses VP; KIC to double research team; BlackRock promotes in consultant relations; SFC reappoints CEO; RBC hires ex-SumiTrust manager; eVestment opens Dubai office; and Withers adds lawyer.

Big hedge funds tighten grip amid consolidation

Bernadette Tio

Aug 27, 2014

Firms with over $1 billion in hedge fund assets accounted for most of last year's AUM growth, while the population of smaller players shrank, according to eVestment.

Big hedge funds tighten grip amid consolidation

China, India hedge funds reverse trends

Steve Price

Aug 10, 2014

China-focused hedge funds' strong July gains put them narrowly into the black for the year, while India strategies fell slightly last month as post-election euphoria waned.

China, Japan hedge funds lag as India surges

Steve Price

Jul 10, 2014

Globally hedge strategies ended the first half with respectable gains, with India funds in particular surging on post-election euphoria. But China and Japan funds have posted falls this year.

China, Japan hedge funds lag as India surges

Distressed, event-driven, India top hedge returns

Georgina Lee

Jun 8, 2014

Distressed, event-driven and India strategies have been standout performers this year, according to eVestment's May report on hedge fund performance.

Distressed, event-driven, India top hedge returns