Hedge funds offer fund managers the potential to utilize the full range of investment techniques in order to gain growth and income for their clients. This report analyses the market for hedge funds in Europe, which has seen rapid growth in recent years due to regulatory change. It covers market sizing and forecasts, investment strategies, regulations and customer groups.
Scope of this report
- Draws heavily on Datamonitor's European Alternative Investment Survey 2005 covering 96 asset managers in Europe.
- Covers France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
- Sizes the hedge fund market by country by assets under management, and the top European competitors and investment strategies.
- Gives historic data for 2004 and the first half of 2005 and forecasts the market to 2009.
Research and analysis highlights
The market for investing in hedge funds in Europe remains fairly small. however it has been growing very quickly, primarily due to regulatory changes. Assets held by investors in hedge funds in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK in 2004 amounted to EUR89.7bn. This is expected to grow to EUR202.2bn in 2009, a growth rate of 17.7% per annum.
There are a number of very large competitors in the European hedge fund management market, with three competitors holding assets of more than EUR10.0bn in h1 2005. However the competitive market remains unstable, with competitors quickly being placed under pressure if their performance declines.
According to European asset managers hedge funds will need a number of key features if they are to be successful in the future. These include a history of strong investment performance and a strong brand. Asset managers also expect successful hedge funds to offer increased transparency and fee structures which are tied to their performance.
Key reasons to read this report
- Gain a unique picture of the market for hedge funds in Europe based on the views of Europe's premier asset managers.
- Understand the key success factors required to succeed in the market for hedge funds.
- See the strategic options for developing a hedge fund offering based on target market, scale, profitability and in-house capability.
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