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How UBP is deepening its client-centric investment proposition in Asia?

With five trophies to pick up at the WealthBriefing European Awards ceremony, and three at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards event, UBP had a busy night in London on 27 March.

Hedge funds are currently benefiting from the volatile investment climate, growing interest from pension funds, and technological advances, making them a valuable tool for generating alpha.

The global hedge fund industry is undergoing a seismic shift, one that is redefining the map of financial services. Gone are the days when New York, London, and Hong Kong were the undisputed hubs for hedge funds.

As we prepare to launch into a new year characterised by political and geopolitical uncertainty and resilient but volatile economic data, high-quality hedge fund managers in most strategies will have a promising opportunity set in 2025.

In 2022, a survey by BNP Paribas AM and Coalition Greenwich showed that 88% of wholesale investors and 36% of institutional investors were keen on thematic strategies. 

Explore how alternative investments – especially hedge funds – are paving the way for diversified, stable returns amid market volatility.

In an exclusive interview with Fredrik Langenskiöld, Senior Alternative Investment Specialist at UBP, FundsPeople explores the firm's alternative fund selection process.

Hedge funds are seeing positive inflows this year, says UBP’s Nicolas Faller, who also talked to us about his preferences in terms of bond and equity investments.

In mid-August, UBP raised its conviction rating on hedge funds from 3/5 to 4/5, reflecting the belief that alternative investments are well-positioned to navigate the shifting market landscape.

The second quarter of 2024 is seeing a wave of positive investor sentiment, with commodity hedge funds stepping back into the spotlight in the financial arena.