Alternative Investments - Business ExchangeMost Active Articles2009-11-24T03:09:10.756-05:00Business ExchangeBusiness_Exchange@businessweek.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:alternative-investmentsDorothy Price Hilldpricehill197Building a brand identity for your startup Hedge Fundurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4781292895778650347-9f0a17f7a71c52d22c627906f841ed342009-11-22T00:45:23.959-05:00Throughout my writing I often use the terms "startup hedge fund manager" and "entrepreneur" interchangeably because it requires a subtle shift in mental imagery from a swashbuckling master of the universe to that of a business builder.Throughout my writing I often use the terms "startup hedge fund manager" and "entrepreneur" interchangeably because it requires a subtle shift in mental imagery from a swashbuckling master of the universe to that of a business builder.hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Building-a-brand-identity-for-your-startup-Hedge-FundTodd Walkerrwienke0850000Ramius Capital increases activist stakes in Technology Companiesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2477316260101045499-247f99dd2997b1ac5d979633c41654f92009-11-18T12:57:14.712-05:00Peter Cohen's Ramius Capital Group has upped its investment in the technology sector, increasing share amounts in wireless services firm Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) and PC motherboard manufacturer Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PTEC).Peter Cohen's Ramius Capital Group has upped its investment in the technology sector, increasing share amounts in wireless services firm Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) and PC motherboard manufacturer Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PTEC).hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Ramius-Capital-increases-activist-stakes-in-Technology-CompaniesTodd Walkerrwienke0851100Hedge Fund Leverage and the EU Directiveurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6704363713906990050-749c0ffca234939fab90572f32c130772009-11-18T12:59:24.873-05:00The currently proposed EU Alternative Investment Funds Managers (AIFM) Directive that is slated to come into law next year has raised a lot of concern in the hedge fund industry. The Association for Alternative Investment Management (AIMA), the...The currently proposed EU Alternative Investment Funds Managers (AIFM) Directive that is slated to come into law next year has raised a lot of concern in the hedge fund industry. The Association for Alternative Investment Management (AIMA), the...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Hedge-Fund-Leverage-and-the-EU-DirectiveTodd Walkerrwienke0850000Paladin Strategic Partners Acquires Stake in HomeSaver Mortgage Managementurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5184506383735287553-0a02b66e88eb092c511176ee03bbf6692009-11-18T12:53:44.309-05:00Socially responsible emerging manager Paladin Strategic Partners has acquired a controlling interest in HomeSaver Mortgage Management. Originally formed to utilize private capital in acquiring bank-owned portfolios of troubled mortgage assets,...Socially responsible emerging manager Paladin Strategic Partners has acquired a controlling interest in HomeSaver Mortgage Management. Originally formed to utilize private capital in acquiring bank-owned portfolios of troubled mortgage assets,...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Paladin-Strategic-Partners-Acquires-Stake-in-HomeSaver-Mortgage-ManagementTodd Walkerrwienke0850000Four Risks to Las Vegas Sands' Shareholdersurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2450428669183344540-41a59712bcefad95d421feea382036182009-11-18T12:48:41.839-05:00With its stock price up over 800% since its March lows, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) plans to raise up to $3.3 billion in a Hong Kong IPO listing of its Asian assets later this month. While it has great potential upside from its properties in gambling...With its stock price up over 800% since its March lows, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) plans to raise up to $3.3 billion in a Hong Kong IPO listing of its Asian assets later this month. While it has great potential upside from its properties in gambling...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Four-Risks-to-Las-Vegas-Sands-ShareholdersTodd Walkerrwienke0850000China - U.S. Obama Signs Bank Bailout Pacturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15831502311271383658-a1184583be649230bf835efdeaf754a52009-11-17T10:54:32.654-05:00Today, Chinese and U.S. regulators including President Obama during his current Asian visit are preparing to announce the signed agreement encouraging Chinese (cash rich) financial institutions to buy into small and medium-sized banks in the...Today, Chinese and U.S. regulators including President Obama during his current Asian visit are preparing to announce the signed agreement encouraging Chinese (cash rich) financial institutions to buy into small and medium-sized banks in the...chinaobamabankbailout.blogspot.comhttp://chinaobamabankbailout.blogspot.com/James Rickmanjrickman0470000If stocks tank, shouldn't gold soar?urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11995690845982716223-1c539f8b9c3dc2eb6b2d86e547be13942009-11-14T06:58:59.312-05:00Common wisdom is if the economy continues to weaken and share prices decline, a strategic allocation of the precious metal will hedge and offset some of the losses.
Common wisdom is if the economy continues to weaken and share prices decline, a strategic allocation of the precious metal will hedge and offset some of the losses.
sobabyboomer.comhttp://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/11/if-stocks-tank-shouldnt-gold-soar.htmlJohn Agnojagno4442101Hedge Funds Are Ready for New Boom in Start-Ups: Matthew Lynnurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1939505360708193943-cf9a5c74156e89b75bf2ac538bfffd192009-11-11T11:52:01.473-05:00Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- There are tough new regulations on the horizon. There are scandals and arrests. Investors, shaken by the credit crunch, are nervous about taking risks. Yes, there has never been a better time to polish your CV, shine your...Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- There are tough new regulations on the horizon. There are scandals and arrests. Investors, shaken by the credit crunch, are nervous about taking risks. Yes, there has never been a better time to polish your CV, shine your...bloomberg.comhttp://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=acrurx6HmCeMForex Tradingftrading8442101Swedes Want More Financier Pay Capsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7877812491744189789-df0e0c75b7c9b04cbe9fb76cb0c1fd812009-11-13T18:45:49.960-05:00The Swedish EU presidency has indicated that it favours pay restrictions for hedge fund and private equity managers similar to those currently being debated for European bankers. The plans will be contained in the latest package of proposed...The Swedish EU presidency has indicated that it favours pay restrictions for hedge fund and private equity managers similar to those currently being debated for European bankers. The plans will be contained in the latest package of proposed...BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb20091113_627385.htmAndy Reinhardtareinhardt6260000Gabelli's GAMCO pushes shareholder activist agendas at Three Companiesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15195726329237571595-461f5c78499386a463424dfae8b00a3f2009-11-11T18:09:38.253-05:00Diversified asset manager and financial services firm GAMCO was very active last month. According to a recent Catalyst Investment Research report, Mario J. Gabelli's firm declared its intentions to gain board representation in the upcoming...Diversified asset manager and financial services firm GAMCO was very active last month. According to a recent Catalyst Investment Research report, Mario J. Gabelli's firm declared its intentions to gain board representation in the upcoming...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Gabellis-GAMCO-pushes-shareholder-activist-agendas-at-Three-CompaniesTodd Walkerrwienke0851100Man Group slowly bouncing back, AHL Strategy boosts Profitsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17826433618857716270-d368860b97cd2d521fa75cd71adab95f2009-11-11T17:45:43.090-05:00Man Group plc, a multi-strategy alternative investment manager, has reported higher profits than anticipated as it slowly recovers from the financial fallout of last year. Although Man Group still suffers from a net outflow of institutional...Man Group plc, a multi-strategy alternative investment manager, has reported higher profits than anticipated as it slowly recovers from the financial fallout of last year. Although Man Group still suffers from a net outflow of institutional...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Man-Group-slowly-bouncing-back-AHL-Strategy-boosts-ProfitsTodd Walkerrwienke0851100Equity Markets and Hedge Funds have 1st down Month in 7 Monthsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9766679295146580744-dd02d74201571f4f0b66e5c4fd9f06e62009-11-11T18:07:55.413-05:00Hennessee Group LLC, a consultant and adviser to direct investors in hedge funds, announced today that the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index declined -0.50% in October (+20.12% YTD), while the S&P 500 fell -1.98% (+14.72% YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial...Hennessee Group LLC, a consultant and adviser to direct investors in hedge funds, announced today that the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index declined -0.50% in October (+20.12% YTD), while the S&P 500 fell -1.98% (+14.72% YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Equity-Markets-and-Hedge-Funds-have-1st-down-Month-in-7-MonthsTodd Walkerrwienke0850000Looming State Budget Disasters – Is Your State in Trouble New Study urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3330072608139377981-01850f01678179e82fec27cec5fab4b82009-11-11T15:22:35.846-05:00New report shows that some of the same pressures that have pushed California toward economic disaster are wreaking havoc in a number of other states, with potentially damaging consequences for the entire country. Find out how fiscally sound your state is by reading this report.New report shows that some of the same pressures that have pushed California toward economic disaster are wreaking havoc in a number of other states, with potentially damaging consequences for the entire country. Find out how fiscally sound your state is by reading this report.statebudgetreport.blogspot.comhttp://statebudgetreport.blogspot.com/James Rickmanjrickman0470000Savings Accountsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16253765966501336454-72ee9a40ed3b385ffb00d7e544517baa2009-11-10T12:35:30.166-05:00Last week American Express Bank lowered the annual percentage yield they are paying for a savings account to 1.70 percent, that was down from an APY of 1.85 percent.Last week American Express Bank lowered the annual percentage yield they are paying for a savings account to 1.70 percent, that was down from an APY of 1.85 percent.bankcdrate.infohttp://www.bankcdrate.info/savings-accountsStacy Everestseverest2991100Sothic Capital launches new Distressed Debt Fundurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9993506509171554099-b95abaf31387b9a2f3048556d150f6082009-11-04T16:30:47.634-05:00Gertjan Koomen and Didier Matineau have launched Sothic Capital, a new hedge fund manager that invests in the debt of distressed European companies. Mr. Koomen, Sothic Capital's Chief Investment Officer, previously headed the credit prop trading...Gertjan Koomen and Didier Matineau have launched Sothic Capital, a new hedge fund manager that invests in the debt of distressed European companies. Mr. Koomen, Sothic Capital's Chief Investment Officer, previously headed the credit prop trading...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Sothic-Capital-launches-new-Distressed-Debt-FundTodd Walkerrwienke0855500Emil Henry launches Tiger Infrastructure Partners with Julian Robertsonurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5357959026327399518-6e3f85cefff289eee6664aaa81fd80b12009-11-06T12:56:14.217-05:00Tiger Management, Julian Robertson and Emil Henry, Jr. have joined forces to found a private equity firm that will invest in European and North American Infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, Mr. Henry will lead Tiger Infrastructure Partners, which...Tiger Management, Julian Robertson and Emil Henry, Jr. have joined forces to found a private equity firm that will invest in European and North American Infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, Mr. Henry will lead Tiger Infrastructure Partners, which...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Emil-Henry-launches-Tiger-Infrastructure-Partners-with-Julian-RobertsonTodd Walkerrwienke0851100AIMI Reiterates support for registration of US Hedge Fund Managersurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1981812917346047243-83147e8155037dafe40fc3195a6ea56f2009-11-04T16:39:20.166-05:00The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), a global hedge fund industry association, today reaffirmed its supports for measures that would mandate registration of US Hedge Fund Managers with the SEC and “for the reporting of...The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), a global hedge fund industry association, today reaffirmed its supports for measures that would mandate registration of US Hedge Fund Managers with the SEC and “for the reporting of...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/AIMI-Reiterates-support-for-registration-of-US-Hedge-Fund-ManagersTodd Walkerrwienke0852200Tony Chedraoui’s Tyrus Capital raises $800 millionurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5398168805370441547-7307c8332592bf815928627c1287f04e2009-11-04T16:37:43.158-05:00Tyrus Capital, a new hedge fund manager founded by Tony Chedraoui, has exceeded expectations by raising over $800 million in assets from investors. Initial investor subscription ended last Friday and the fund stands to raise an additional $300...Tyrus Capital, a new hedge fund manager founded by Tony Chedraoui, has exceeded expectations by raising over $800 million in assets from investors. Initial investor subscription ended last Friday and the fund stands to raise an additional $300...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/Tony-Chedraouis-Tyrus-Capital-raises-800-millionTodd Walkerrwienke0850000Event-Driven focused Senrigan Capital to launch with Blackstone’s backingurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3696105795828499330-e391227f084c7d770d4a258d4fe27d482009-10-27T21:20:17.912-04:00Senrigan Capital, a new event-driven hedge fund manager founded by Nick Taylor, is preparing to launch its maiden Senrigan Master fund on November 2nd. Mr. Taylor was formerly an executive at Citadel Investment Group where he headed Asian and...Senrigan Capital, a new event-driven hedge fund manager founded by Nick Taylor, is preparing to launch its maiden Senrigan Master fund on November 2nd. Mr. Taylor was formerly an executive at Citadel Investment Group where he headed Asian and...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/EventDriven-focused-Senrigan-Capital-to-launch-with-Blackstones-backingTodd Walkerrwienke0854400FT.com / Lex / Macroeconomics & marketsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14601919637230074866-d9df55c7c10d68daf3bd56547fdae5592009-10-28T13:40:34.302-04:00Rarely have there been so many different visions of the future on offer. Equity markets imply a sunny recovery where corporate profits can grow unblemished by rising taxes, low investment and a debt hangover. Gold bugs, who have pushed the metal’s...Rarely have there been so many different visions of the future on offer. Equity markets imply a sunny recovery where corporate profits can grow unblemished by rising taxes, low investment and a debt hangover. Gold bugs, who have pushed the metal’s...ft.comhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/3/b232f95e-c3d3-11de-a290-00144feab49a.htmlRonald Minarmina4104400GLG Veteran Georges Gedeon launches Mereor Managementurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12972721254669292159-a9dd41a401e9acde169cd933dc2aa5372009-10-24T20:41:18.476-04:00Georges Gedeon, a former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs and most recently a manager at GLG Partners from 2002 until March of this year, has founded his own investment management firm, Mereor Management and Advisory. Mereor Management is based...Georges Gedeon, a former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs and most recently a manager at GLG Partners from 2002 until March of this year, has founded his own investment management firm, Mereor Management and Advisory. Mereor Management is based...hedgetracker.comhttp://www.hedgetracker.com/article/GLG-Veteran-Georges-Gedeon-launches-Mereor-ManagementTodd Walkerrwienke0857700Siemens to Buy Solel Solar Systems for $418 Million | CleanTechies Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5202707394860305389-73295a73c6ce2a08b684e9d32947e3482009-10-16T19:28:53.270-04:00German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG has announced that it will buy solar thermal power company Solel Solar Systems Ltd. for $418 million.
Siemens will buy the Beit Shemesh, Israel-based company from Ecofin Ltd., a London-based investment company which had purchased a stake in Solel in January 2008 at a company value of $150 million.German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG has announced that it will buy solar thermal power company Solel Solar Systems Ltd. for $418 million.
Siemens will buy the Beit Shemesh, Israel-based company from Ecofin Ltd., a London-based investment company which had purchased a stake in Solel in January 2008 at a company value of $150 million.blog.cleantechies.comhttp://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/10/16/siemens-to-buy-solel-solar-systems-for-418-million/Marco Schmoeckermschmoecker4421010Turkey’s Alternative Energy Potential Needs to Get Unblocked | CleanTechies Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2402116262681425471-9c29f59a66e6eea2ad0d429823afb79d2009-10-26T16:37:42.757-04:00Turkey’s alternative energy potential is huge, but it remains locked – at least so far. Earlier this month, Ankara hosted the International Energy Congress on Renewable Energy where the Turkish energy sector was the main discussion point.Turkey’s alternative energy potential is huge, but it remains locked – at least so far. Earlier this month, Ankara hosted the International Energy Congress on Renewable Energy where the Turkish energy sector was the main discussion point.blog.cleantechies.comhttp://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/10/26/turkey-alternative-energy-potential/Ceylan (Oney) Thomsonconey6720000Clean Tech Sector Drives Venture Capital Investment Increases in Q3 2009urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17910984618195359790-c14c4d10a0f88a955596a049c46d7b052009-10-23T12:53:26.479-04:00Venture capitalists invested $4.8 billion in 637 deals in the third quarter of 2009. Quarterly investment activity increased 17%. The increase in dollars invested was driven by several large rounds in the Clean Technology sector, one of which is the ninth largest deal since 1995.Venture capitalists invested $4.8 billion in 637 deals in the third quarter of 2009. Quarterly investment activity increased 17%. The increase in dollars invested was driven by several large rounds in the Clean Technology sector, one of which is the ninth largest deal since 1995.greeneconomypost.comhttp://greeneconomypost.com/clean-tech-venture-capital-investment-q3-2009-5427.htmChris de Morsellacdemorsella6302200Why You Need To Have A Personal Investment Schemeurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4358713790801402958-b4375688afd902f91f4006a12384d35d2009-10-22T11:41:39.848-04:00Every individual requires to have some extra form of investment scheme out of the ordinary or regular employment schedule. This is because, times are hard and it is not easy to predict what may happen in the employment world especially with the...Every individual requires to have some extra form of investment scheme out of the ordinary or regular employment schedule. This is because, times are hard and it is not easy to predict what may happen in the employment world especially with the...moneybuzz.orghttp://www.moneybuzz.org/why-you-need-to-have-a-personal-investment-scheme.htmlIvan Widjayaiwidjaya4822200