Tag Archives: due-diligence-service
Seeder Pulls Out, New York Hedge Fund to Liquidate
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – New York hedge fund Manhasset Capital will start the liquidation process later this month after the decision was made by the fund’s seeder to pull out their $100 million initial investment. A spokesperson for Fairfield […]
Bear Hedge Fund Managers Will Face Criminal Charges
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The two managers behind Bear Stearns’ infamous failed hedge funds have surrendered to face charges, in what will be the first criminal lawsuit stemming from the subprime mortgage fallout. Ralph Cioffi, 52, and Matthew Tannin, 46, […]
Diamond Fund To Launch In London
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.Net)- The first publicly listed fund investing in rare white and coloured diamonds, the ‘diamond fund’ is to be launched on the London Stock Exchange, according to news sources. Diamond Circle Capital PLC hopes to raise $400 […]
Future grim for two Bear Stearns hedge fund managers
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Troubles keep arising for Bear Stearns, even after its demise and the resulting takeover by JPMorgan Chase. It seems investors are still targeting Bear after the implosion of their two failed hedge funds last year that […]
Hedge funds to continue quest for board seats despite ruling
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The proxy battle waged by two hedge funds against railroad operator CSX is far from over, despite a ruling against the funds last week. TCI, who runs the Children’s Investment Fund of Britain, and 3G Capital […]
Strategy Sought at Global Hedge Fund Conference
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net)- Hedge fund managers, gurus and ‘Out of the box’ guest speakers are gathering at the Grimaldi Forum to debate distressed investing issues and macro strategies for 2008. The 14th Annual Gaim International 2008, a global hedge fund industry conference is […]
Fraudulent hedge fund manager still missing, may be armed
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The manhunt continues for former Bayou hedge fund manager Sam Israel, who went missing just hours before his scheduled jail term of 20 years. Israel’s 2006 GMC SUV was found abandoned on the bank of the […]
GGHFI Reports Strong Hedge Fund Performance in May
West Palm Beach (Hedgeco.net)- The Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index(GGHFI)reported May returns of +2.01% while the Greenwich Composite Investable Index returned +1.66%. The May Index currently includes 1345 constituent funds. By comparison, the S&P 500 showed gains of +1.29%, while […]
Larch Lane and AIG Create Hedge Fund Seeding Deal
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.Net)- Hedge Fund Investor AIG and Advisor Larch Lane have announced the formation of a joint venture to make seed investments in hedge funds. The joint venture seeks to capitalize on synergies between AIG Investments’ global alternative […]
Drake to shut down two remaining hedge funds
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Drake Management will shut down its two remaining hedge funds one month after winding down the $2.5 billion Global Opportunities Fund. The $1.4 billion Absolute Return Fund and the $160 million Low Volatility Fund will follow […]
Icahn, Yahoo Shareholders want Yang out
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Carl Icahn continues his quest to shake up the board of Yahoo, and this time, that includes ousting CEO Jerry Yang. According to the Wall Street Journal, Icahn is channeling shareholder complaints in hopes to fuel […]
