Hedge funds, an opportunity to overcome the crisis ?
 
Because market conditions are uncertain and volatile, diversified investment strategies are recquired to maintain strong return levels, independantly of market movements.
 
During the past years, Hedge funds have proven their abilities to provide absolute returns and a moderate volatility.
However, the technics employed are for most not well understood from investors who still consider hedge funds as "black boxes".
 
HSBC Group is one of the leading players in hedge funds, with more than 50 billion dollars of assets under management as at the end of 2007.
Present since 1989 in the hedge fund industry, HSBC is now a well-know investor thanks to HAIL, the fund of hedge funds specialist, and HALBIS, the management company focused in direct management.

Drawing on the strength of HSBC Group, HSBC Private Bank France is one of the leading French specialists in private banking.

Louvre Gestion is HSBC Private Bank France’s asset management arm. A major player in the selection, multi-management and direct management of mutual funds, Louvre Gestion also implements bespoke solutions through its dedicated funds.
 
Halbis, a global investment company combines local expertise and global presence thanks to the strengh, stability and capacity of HSBC Group.

HSBC Alternative Investments Limited ("HAIL"), one of the leading investment advisers in the hedge fund industry,  advises on both funds of hedge funds structured products for its Hight Net Worth Individuals clients.