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ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2007
Hedge funds stay ahead of the pack

Hedge funds have beaten out the major indicators in the month of June.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2007
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.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2007
Higher hedge fund threshold on hold

A controversial proposal to raise wealth qualifications in alternative investments is being put on hold by the SEC.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2007
Braddock to shutter $300M hedge fund

Braddock Financial will liquidate its $300 million hedge fund due to investor fears of subprime mortgage exposure.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2007
Bear Stearns to increase risk controls

Following hedge fund problems, asset management risk control will report to parent's risk czar.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 02, 2007
Och-Ziff fund files to go public

The New York-based hedge fund manager seeks $2 billion in IPO.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2007
Irate investors ponder Bear suits

As Bear Stearns bails out its sinking hedge fund, another threat looms: lawsuits from angry investors, Reuters said.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2007
Bear taps mortgage exec to save fund

Bear Stearns has selected Thomas Marano, head of its mortgage unit, to help save one of its troubled hedge funds, published reports said.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2007
Cantor Fitzgerald forms fund-of-funds unit

Cantor Fitzgerald of New York is entering the alternative asset management arena.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2007
Galvin slams UBS for hedge perks

UBS has been accused of "dishonest and unethical" practices in dealings with hedge fund advisers.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2007
Fund sued for $57M worth of illegal trades

Hedge fund management company Simpson Capital, its owner and head trader have been sued by the SEC.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2007
'Ocean's 13' writers signed for hedge fund series

The screenwriting team behind "Ocean's 13" have signed on to pen a new HBO series that the producers of "Entourage" are developing about a group of hedge fund managers, according to Crain's Television Week.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2007
GLG settles short-selling charges

GLG Partners of London has agreed to pay more than $3.2 million to settle charges of illegal short-selling.

By Bloomberg