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Robin Hood stops investing in rich
The Robin Hood Foundation said it would stop investing in its donors’ and board members’ hedge funds.
Hedge index revises its numbers
The failing subprime mortgage market caused a hedge fund index to revise its performance returns.
HFR unveils Asian indicies
Hedge Fund Research Inc. today introduced five new indices to track hedge fund performance in Asian markets.
Bear Stearns hedge funds tapped out
Investors in Bear Stearns’ two failed hedge funds have lost their money and will probably not get it back, according to published reports.
Downturn feared for credit derivatives
Global credit derivatives totals spiked 113% in 2006, but that streak is threatened by recent hedge fund disasters.
Henderson sinks $1B into Asian real estate
London's Henderson Global Investors will launch a $1 billion fund focused on Asian real estate, according to a Financial Times report.
Blackstone: Loophole report a ‘myth’
Blackstone has slammed a story saying the private equity giant is using a loophole to get millions back in taxes.
Robin Hood eyed for giving to rich
The Robin Hood Foundation is under scrutiny by Congress for investing charitable money into its donors’ and members’ hedge funds, Bloomberg reported.
Hedges continue to best benchmarks
The Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index increased 1.07% in the month of June, beating out the major market benchmarks.
Hedge funds risky for Street, says Sirri
The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony about risks hedge funds may pose to the investors and the economy.
Carried tax studied by Senate
The Senate Finance Committee is scrutinizing a bill that could raise taxes paid by hedge fund managers and private equity heads.
Hedge funds stay ahead of the pack
Hedge funds have beaten out the major indicators in the month of June.
No extradition for hedge fund fugitive
Runaway hedge fund manager Michael Berger, whose U.S. fund lost $400 million, was caught in Austria last week, according to published reports.
Books closed to hedge funds, says TD
TD Ameritrade will not open its books to two hedge funds that have urged it to consider a sale or merger.
Edwards backs ‘Blackstone bill’
Presidential candidate John Edwards stands behind proposed tax hikes for private-equity and hedge fund managers, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Higher hedge fund threshold on hold
A controversial proposal to raise wealth qualifications in alternative investments is being put on hold by the SEC.
Braddock to shutter $300M hedge fund
Braddock Financial will liquidate its $300 million hedge fund due to investor fears of subprime mortgage exposure.
Bear Stearns to increase risk controls
Following hedge fund problems, asset management risk control will report to parent's risk czar.
Och-Ziff fund files to go public
The New York-based hedge fund manager seeks $2 billion in IPO.
