Investors’ hopes and qualms for 2010 are unveiled in this research, writes Henry Smith.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme explains why it is warming to hedge funds, but leaving funds-of-funds out in the cold.

Saudi Arabian assets have long been clouded in secrecy, making them difficult for foreign investors to access. Though some companies are opening up, progress on transparency must accelerate.

European institutional investors share common concerns although country-specific differences may drive investment strategies. Ceri Jones reveals the results of our investor survey.

The case for volatility as an asset class is gaining traction, as liquidity begins to return to the markets and managers turn to variance swaps.

The appetite for natural resources, specifially in Asia, has enabled New City to exploit the rising prices of commodities.

Of all the asset classes, equities have suffered the most from the market downturn, yet over the past 12 months many UK funds have made a dramatic recovery. However, their future is far from certain.

MTFs persisting with a fee war in an attempt to redirect equity trades from primary exchanges could be fruitless when a bourse like the LSE gets hit by a technical glitch and traders can’t go elsewhere for a better price.