Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
People Moves: Global Fund Exchange Hires Hedge Fund Specialist
HedgeCo.net (West Palm Beach) – Alternative investment manager, Global Fund Exchange, has hired A. Michael D’Arpino as Director of Business Development, a new position at the firm. D’Arpino joins Global Fund Exchange from hedge fund manager Clinton Group, Inc. "We […]
Brazil Hedge Funds Post Biggest Monthly Inflow in July for ’09
Bloomberg – Brazilian hedge funds lured about 8.2 billion reais ($4.52 billion) in July, the biggest monthly inflow this year, as a rebounding economy and record low interest rates increased demand for stocks and other higher- yielding assets. The investment […]
Charlotte Hedge Fund Forum Started by Headline Capital
HedgeCo.net (West Palm Beach) – Hedge fund manager Headline Capital Management LLC, is spearheading a series of capital introduction events showcasing the largest gathering of hedge fund managers from the Charlotte region. Aegis Funds Management, Afton Capital Management, Blackhawk Capital […]
Massachusetts Cuts Hedge Funds After Pension Loss
Bloomberg – Massachusetts will cut investments in hedge funds after its public pension plan lost a record 24 percent on all assets in the fiscal year ended June 30. The state pension plan’s board of trustees voted today to lower […]
Hyland Says ‘Gibberish’ to Cite Fund for Price Rise
Bloomberg – John Hyland, chief investment officer for the world’s largest exchange-traded fund in natural gas, said assertions that his company helped drive up energy prices were ”self-serving statistical gibberish.” ”Any time someone tells you that common sense tells you […]
Fortress Investment loss narrows
Reuters – Fortress Investment Group LLC, one of the few publicly traded U.S. hedge fund groups, reported a narrower quarterly loss on surprisingly strong revenue Wednesday, and forecast improved demand for its portfolios in coming quarters. Fortress executives said several […]
Hedge fund best practices event
Examiner – There is a global movement towards the harmonization of best practices and standards in the hedge fund industry amongst investors, hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, policymakers, service providers and regulatory authorities. In response to the global financial […]
30-Something Hedge Fund Billionaire Urges Energy Market Reform
The Business Insider – We’re eagerly awaiting the testimony of energy fund billionaire John Arnold before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today, and not just for the obvious reasons. Former Enron trader Arnold presumably became the second-youngest self-made billionaire in […]
Big oil speculator defends practice in Washington
The Daily Advertiser – John Hyland’s funds control billions of dollars that flow in and out of energy markets, making him one of the biggest oil speculators in the world and also one of the biggest potential targets for federal […]
FCA To Invest $60M In WestSpring HF
Reuters – Global fund of hedge funds firm FRM Capital Advisors (FCA) said on Tuesday it will invest up to $60 million in New York-based asset manager WestSpring’s first fund. Specialist hedge fund seeder FCA said the investment is part […]
FRM unit to invest $60 million in new fund
Reuters India – Global fund of hedge funds firm FRM Capital Advisors said on Tuesday it will invest up to $60 million in New York-based asset manager WestSpring’s first fund. Specialist hedge fund seeder FCA said the investment is part […]