Investors are warming to alternative investments, but providing clients with ample performance data can help them decide which strategies to adopt, according to Lyxor

Gavin Ralston, Chairman of EMEA & Global Head of Product at Schroders (left), and Dermot Butler, Chairman at Custom House Group, discuss whether or not Ucits funds suit hedge fund strategies

When managing a fund of hedge funds, asset allocation is certainly important, but selecting the right managers is what really drives performance

The wealth management industry appears to be redefining risk, with hedge funds becoming the defensive asset of choice

Gold prices may be extremely high, but fears over the global economy should see the commodity continue to attract nervous investors

As real estate becomes more global, investors must be careful how best to gain exposure, particularly when looking at non-core properties, which carry an element of risk but are attractively priced at present

The hedge fund world is changing, both in terms of the business models and products on offer and in the types of investors they are looking to attract.

Private equity allows investors the chance to get at opportunities not available through public markets and funds of funds can provide a more affordable way in