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Deals for hedge funds to soar?
Alternatives investments firms were seen as attractive properties for big banks before the financial crisis really took hold. Deals involving hedge funds ( hedge fund news) especially were all the
Witch hunt ends at Eliot Management
This story is fraught with PR lessons. Recall that hedge fund Eliot Management, run by Paul Singer, embarked on a widely publicized, self-described "witch hunt" in search of the employee, investor or
Hedge funds honchos line up behind Republicans
It's still too early to state definitively that Wall Street has gone Republican. For the 2010 election cycle-sure to be heated--financial industry givers have supported both, contributing $180
Zoe Cruz hedge funds debut
It has been known for a while that Zoe Cruz, "Cruz Missile," who was among the better known scapegoats of the financial crisis, was aiming to start her own hedge fund firm. Recall she was famously
Offspring of Wall Street titans seek entertainment glory
Not every kid wants to follow in their parents footsteps. On Wall Street, a number of kids of high-profile bankers and executives are aiming to make a mark in the world of entertainment. The latest
Can prop traders survive as hedge fund employees?
Many people assume more proprietary traders ( proprietary trading news) will find themselves working at hedge funds. And more than a few of them will likely end up miserable. They could have worked at
Fund of hedge fund ETFs on the way?
There's been an explosion in the number of exchange-traded funds ( ETF news) that mimic hedge fund strategies. The target audience for this has always been thought to be retail investors. But ETFdb
Hedge fund tax stripped in NYC
The hedge fund industry ( hedge fund news) is a tempting target for legislatures in search of revenue. We've already seen proposals to tax carried interest rise and fall in Washington, and we expect
What hedge funds are looking for in employees?
Hedge funds ( hedge fund news) fared fairly well in the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill. So what does that mean for hedge fund employees? You might think this would be a great time to be in the
Goldman Sachs to spin out a prop trading unit?
It's becoming more clear that Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS ) doesn't want to wait around until the Volcker Rules are specified to the letter. While many think the industry as a whole would be able to shape
