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ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2007
Hedge fund thief nabbed in Greece

Angelo Haligiannis was arrested in Greece and then freed pending an extradition hearing next week.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 20, 2007
ING offers high-growth-rate VA

The variable annuity has a withdrawal base that will grow at least 7% annually during its first 10 years.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 20, 2007
SEC debuts e-filing for mutual funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun its voluntary electronic filing program for mutual funds.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2007
Hedge funds stay afloat in June

Equity markets pulled back during June, but hedge funds still posted positive returns, according to the Lipper Hedge Funds Insight report.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 20, 2007
Vanguard urges target-date benchmarks

The lack of a benchmark is impeding the growth of target-date funds, according to The Vanguard Group.

By Bloomberg
ETFS AUG 20, 2007
ETF assets predicted to top $2 trillion

Total assets under management globally in ETFs are expected to top $2 trillion by 2011, up from $669 billion as of June 30, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 17, 2007
Newly formed REIT files $250 million IPO

Chimera Investment Corp., a newly formed specialty finance company that will invest in mortgages, filed to raise up to $250 million through an initial public offering.

By D Hampton
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 16, 2007
Aon names risk management director

Michael S. Flanagan has been named managing director within the Aon Technology Group, which is part of Aon Risk Services.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2007
Hedge fund crooner sings the blues

Country songs aren’t just about losing your dog, your truck and your wife—they’re also about losing your hedge fund.

By Bloomberg
ETFS AUG 15, 2007
ETF to deal in carbon emissions

XShares filed a registration statement with the SEC to offer ETFs in AirShares EU Carbon Allowances Fund.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2007
Goldman cuts hedge fund fees

Goldman Sachs has slashed fees for its Global Equity Opportunities hedge fund.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2007
Most HFR indexes dip in July

Performance was negative in July for 12 of 21 hedge fund indexes created by Hedge Fund Research.

By D Hampton
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2007
KKR presses on with IPO

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is forging on with its IPO despite treacherous conditions in the credit markets.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2007
Deadline may prompt hedge withdrawals

As skittish investors run away from risk, fund managers expect to see a pile of redemption notices tomorrow.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2007
Senate eyes hedge fund lending

The Senate is investigating another tax perk enjoyed by the hedge fund industry.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2007
Goldman pumps $3B into flailing fund

Goldman Sachs’s Global Equity Opportunities fund lost $1 billion last week, prompting a $3 billion injection.

By Bloomberg
ETFS AUG 13, 2007
ETFs seek shelter from Reg NMS

Some ETF providers are asking the SEC for exemption from a part of Regulation NMS, CCH Wall Street reported.

By Bloomberg
ETFS AUG 13, 2007
Index unit’s planned IPO sparks concerns about conflicts

PHILADELPHIA — Morgan Stanley’s plans to take its MSCI Inc. index unit public is raising concerns about conflicts of interest that may arise when an index company must answer to shareholders.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2007
Coby Brooks challenges widows' bid for elective share of Hooters fortune

Coby Brooks, the son of the late founder and owner of the Hooters restaurant chain, is in an estate battle with his father's widow, arguing that a commonly used estate law is unconstitutional.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 09, 2007
General American Life to pay $3.3 million

The SEC has settled with General American Life Insurance Company and a former executive for late trading.

By Bloomberg