Monthly Archives: February 2009
Stanford link to ‘second family fund’
In the News – A fund of hedge funds run by two members of US vice president Joe Biden’s family was marketed by firms connected to Sir Allen Stanford, it has been claimed. The Texan billionaire is facing charges over […]
EU Leaders Discuss Stance on Hedge Fund Regulation
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Hedge fund regulation was the hot topic at this past weekend’s meeting of European Union leaders, when German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted a summit in Berlin discussing ways to curtail the financial crisis. Merkel joined leaders […]
Connecticut is Latest to Push for Increased Hedge Fund Legislation
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Connecticut has long been a haven for the hedge fund industry; where light regulation and a dense population of ultra wealthy investors lure the most talented of hedge fund managers. But if some state lawmakers have […]
Hedge funds to survive crisis, says hedge fund exec Borges
Reuters – The hedge fund industry can survive the credit crisis despite the recent damage to the sector, the chairman of the Hedge Funds Standards Body told the CESR conference on Monday. "These people (hedge funds) will possibly prove to […]
AlphaMetrix Index Tracker Fund Up in First Month
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – The AlphaMetrix STTI tracker fund, launched in mid-December 2008 by AlphaMetrix LLC currently has approximately $70 million under management, with additional commitments from large institutional investors expected in the coming months, according to the company. […]
Hirco shareholder seeks ouster of chairman, 2 directors
Forbes – India-focused property firm Hirco Plc said on Monday hedge fund and shareholder Laxey Partners Ltd has sought a shareholder meeting to remove chairman and two other board members, and to appoint its nominees on Hirco board. Laxey has […]
Investors still flock to annual huddle
Financial Post – Investors have lost a lot of money in mining companies the past few months, but they still seem interested in finding the next big winner. About 300 investors are expected for BMO Capital Markets’ annual global mining […]
Case Dismissed Against SAC Hedge Fund
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – Federal Judge Stanley R. Chesler of the Federal District Court of New Jersey, Friday threw out a Canadian pharmaceutical company shareholder lawsuit against a group of hedge funds including SAC Capital Advisors LP. The Judge […]
Europe pledges more funds for IMF
Boston Globe – The leaders of Germany, Britain, France, and Italy yesterday said that the resources of the International Monetary Fund should be doubled, to $500 billion, to help head off new problems in countries already hit hard by the […]
Emerging markets set to perform well
Business24-7 – Middle East hedge fund investors expect emerging markets, the US and Asia (excluding Japan) will outperform in 2009 despite economic downturn, according to a survey conducted across the Mena region. The survey, conducted by an investment placement specialist […]