Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
Meet the publishers who mean business
The Independent – Since the credit crunch began, hedge fund managers have become one of the most maligned sections of society, held responsible for the economic pain which all of us now feel. Never mind a row of shrubs, they […]
Some Investors Predicted the Madoff Debacle
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – As the investigation continues into what has turned out to be the largest fraud in history, more and more investors are coming forward who saw the red flags early, refusing to do business with Bernard Madoff. […]
Distressed debt funds line up new year raids
Telegraph.co.uk – Industry sources say private equity and distressed debt specialists have raised about $26bn (£17bn) since the start of October, with some 80pc coming from hedge funds. Distressed debt funds, which buy debt that is trading at a discount […]
Hedge Funds County Once Championed Now Prove Too Risky
Voiceof San Diego – San Diego County’s pension fund is slashing its $1 billion hedge-fund portfolio and acknowledging that the investments it once championed have become too risky and no longer make sense. The board of the San Diego County […]
Now, hedge funds to be bailed out
domain-B – Hedge funds will be allowed to borrow from the Federal Reserve for the first time under a landmark $200-billion programme intended to support consumer credit. The new programme is aimed at injecting credit for consumers and small businesses […]
Change Ahead for Hedge Funds
New York Times – Hedge funds have suffered a shakeout in 2008. The average hedge fund fell almost 20 percent, according to Hedge Fund Research. No fund has yet required a bailout. But many won’t be around in the new […]
Investigate money advisers before investing
Grand Forks Herald – From worrying about banks and a financial meltdown, investors are now wondering if they can trust the person investing their money. In this year of shocks, investors were dealt another a little over a week […]
Nappier Eyes Hedge Fund Bets
Hartford Business – State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier said she plans to approve rule changes by January allowing her to allocate up to 8 percent of the state’s $20 billion pension fund in nontraditional investments such as hedge funds. The […]