Martin Currie mulls further absolute return funds

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Martin Currie is considering launching Ucits III versions of three of its hedge funds, ahead of the debut of its three latest absolute return vehicles.

The group is rolling out a suite of new absolute return products on 29 September – Japan, European, and Global Resources Absolute Alpha. Andy Sowerby, managing director of marketing, distribution and product development, says the firm may also launch Ucits III versions of its global financials, TMT and energy hedge funds. Meanwhile, co-managers Chris Butler and Duncan Goodwin are preparing for the launch of Global Resources Absolute Alpha, which they will run with a bias towards companies that may benefit from expansion plans at Petrobras. The fund is based on the existing Martin C...

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