Alternative Market Briefing

IMQubator’s Jeroen Tielman remains optimistic about the future for hedge funds in the investment space

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Jeroen Tielman By Beverly Chandler, Opalesque London:

IMQubator’s chief executive officer, Jeroen Tielman, has confirmed in an interview with Opalesque that they are about to announce their ninth investment as seeders in the alternatives space.

IMQubator’s commitment to hedge funds remains strong, with their portfolio achieving 'capital preservation’ over this last difficult year, if not the 7% that they hope for in easier markets.

On the broader stage of economic chaos in Europe, Tielman comments: "I think there are some real structural decisions that need to be taken by politicians and some leadership to be shown. We are in a unique situation, not comparable to what we have seen over the last 25 years and decisions need to be taken to restore basic confidence."

He feels that some doubts remain over the functioning of financial markets in general. Slowing growth in Europe means that smaller Baltic countries, non European countries and emerging markets are showing better growth. "Looking globally, it is important that China’s development as a growth engine is essential. If China slowed down a lot - that would be nasty" he says.

"For investors, this is the moment to realize that long only strategies maybe not such a good idea to stick to." Tielman has observed that investors are going into cash but what cash? "What is a safe currency? Maybe we will see some increase in popularity of cash in emerging market currencies. The safe place to put your cash might be more wit......................

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