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NewsBlackstone Group earnings reflect big changesThere’s a reason why the top private equity companies have been bent on diversification away from core buyouts. The conventional wisdom holds that the heyday is over--that the glorious returns Read more...Funds of hedge funds: Change or dieThe poor performance of hedge funds in general was especially bad news for funds of hedge funds. On the surface, the poor performance confirms an identity crisis for funds of funds, one that began Read more...Malta is hedge fund hot spotBloomberg Markets notes that when it comes to offshore hedge fund centers, there’s a new kid on the block. While many leading domiciles for offshore hedge funds remain in the Caribbean--notably Read more...Losers in Greek debt tragedyThe Greek debt situation does not look good and people are right to wonder how exposed U.S. banks are. At this point, the direct impact appears to be minimal. "The direct impact of a Greek Read more...Goldman Sachs hopes for happy ending with Sears investmentRecall that four years ago, Goldman Sachs arranged for its clients to invest $3.5 billion with ESL Investments, run by Ed Lampert, among the hottest hedge fund managers at the time. Goldman Sachs put Read more...Funds of hedge funds remain under pressureIt was a tough year for hedge funds in general, but funds of hedge funds seem to be faring the worst. Hedge Fund Research reports that the number of funds of hedge funds totaled 2,018 at the end of Read more...Mutual funds endure a rough yearHedge funds had a rough year in 2011. The average fund fell 4 to 5 percent, which qualifies the year as a real stinker. Mutual funds did not fare much better.The 8,000 plus U.S. diversified equity Read more...Pensions turn to alternative investmentsIt’s no secret that pensions, facing cringing future liabilities as the ranks of pensioners grow, are near-desperate for returns. They have turned aggressively to alternative investments, much Read more...Excuses, excuses from hedge fundsNo matter how you couch it, it was a tough year on average for hedge funds. We’ve noted that the average hedge fund fell nearly 5 percent in 2011 with equity-oriented funds faring worse. Read more...The future of Blackstone Group
In 2007, Fortune anointed Blackstone Group CEO Steve Schwarzman "The New King of Wall Street." In retrospect, it looked like a classic case of the magazine-cover curse, which dooms anyone featured so Read more...
| Press ReleasesHedge Fund Veteran Howard Eisen Joins Conifer Group-- Industry Leader to Expand Conifer's Relationships with Alternative Investment Firms --SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conifer Group, LLC (Conifer), a leading provider of fund Read more >> Expert Research Networks Still a Valuable Investment Tool but Warrant Strict OversightUptick seen in firms using ERNs for market insights NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Expert Research Networks (ERNs) can provide a competitive edge in making investment decisions but hedge funds must Read more >> Orchestrade Financial Systems Now Available as a Service to Hedge Funds on Abacus Group LLC’s AbacusFLEX™Partnership will provide Hedge Funds with capability to measure and monitor real time P&L, positions and risk while managing full trade life cycle NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index Down 0.41% in DecemberNEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index was down 0.41% in December as the component strategies reported mixed results. (Logo: Read more >> |
