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Latest hedge fund haven: Ireland?

Ireland has proven more than adept at attracting foreign direct investment, with investor-friendly policies and tax credits. Now, it appears to have set its sights on a new industry, the hedge fund industry. The Financial Times reports the Irish government has passed a law that streamlines the

Case study: How cities and states ended up being hedge funds

The New York Times offers an interesting story of how cities and state entities ended up ensnared in the global credit crisis. We've noted that many of them face some severe financing hardships, even with the crisis abating a bit. The worst hit are those that invested in certain CDOs. The Ti