Tag Archives: demise


RPT-EXCLUSIVE-Costas launches boutique bank and a 2nd act

July 27, 2009 : Permalink

CNN Money – John Costas, who helped make UBS AG into one of the world’s biggest investment banks, wants to build a lasting Wall Street player — and put the 2007 demise of hedge fund Dillon Read Capital Management behind […]

Hedge-Fund Industry 2.0 Is Already Taking Shape: Matthew Lynn

July 7, 2009 : Permalink

Bloomberg – There are signs of life returning to the hedge-fund industry. Assets under management are rising. New funds are being launched. Some are even making money. Reports of hedge funds’ demise are exaggerated even if it isn’t quite time […]

Paulson nets £100m from RBS slide

January 27, 2009 : Permalink

Guardian Unlimited – Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson has made a £100m profit by betting that the Royal Bank of Scotland’s share price would fall dramatically, according to calculations by the Guardian, adding fuel to the debate about the […]