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— Christopher Aldous, Absolute Fund Management

While the drop in the performance levels of fund of hedge funds may have led to a slump in asset growth, they still undertake an important function on the operational side. However, this decline can be viewed as a sign that it is developing into a mature asset class, writes Paula Garrido.

Carl Dunning-Gribble of fund of funds CA-AIPG outlines the importance of staying ahead of the competition while maintaining capacity and creating a niche in a crowded environment.

Unlike the crowded Europe and North America private equity markets, which have become saturated after increased pension fund appetite, Asia offers real opportunities for growth, writes David Morley.