New York (HedgeCo.net) – New research is in from Pensions & Investments starting with a list of the world’s largest hedge funds as of the end of 2009.
($ billions)
1. J.P. Morgan $53.5
2. Bridgewater Associates $43.6
3. Paulson & Co. $32.0
4. Brevan Howard $27.0
5. Soros Fund Mgm... Source: HEDGECO.NET
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge funds returned to positive territory in February 2010, according to a preliminary Eurekahedge report. There were approximately 90 hedge fund launches globally in 1Q2010. With arbitrage hedge funds delivering 15 consecutive months of positive returns, gaining 26.2... Source: HEDGECO.NET
New York (HedgeCo.net) – U.S. prosecutors yesterday recommended a sentence of 335 years in prison for hedge fund founder Thomas Petters, more than twice the term given to Bernard Madoff, according to Bloomberg. Petters was charged with mail and wire fraud, money laundering and obstructing just... Source: HEDGECO.NET
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Capintro Partners, Ltd. (Capintro), an investment research and placement specialist with a focus on introducing global alternative investment managers, to MENA (Middle East and North Africa) investors, released the results of its second Middle East Hedge Fund Investor ... Source: HEDGECO.NET