Overall, the Lyxor Hedge Fund index is down 1.2% during the period under review, while the S&P 500 is down almost 2%. The sophisticated risk management practices of hedge funds are now being tested. Some funds are actually doing well in the current environment.

New research from ING Investment Management (ING IM) amongst institutional investors reveals that between now and 2016, 61% believe the number of emerging market stocks paying these will increase – 14% anticipate a “dramatic” rise here. The corresponding figures for the next five years are 68% and 18%...

“Weak consumer data has raised the question as to whether Abe will be able to go ahead with the second consumption tax rise next year. However, the underlying domestic economy is still improving and more stimulus measures may also be introduced,” says Simon Somerville

Debtwire hosts its seventh European forum at the Dorchester in London today. Senior bankers, lawyers, investors, financial sponsors, corporate finance and debt advisory specialists will provide their insight on the current state of the debt market, spanning from primary lending, secondary trading and distressed and restructuring opportunities.

Steve Drew, Head of Emerging Market Credit at Henderson Global Investors has provided a brief analysis on the first round of the Brazilian elections over the weekend. He believes the incumbent, Dilma Rousseff, will be re-elected president.