Category Archives: Developing Stories

Hedge Fund Launch: MENA Telecom Infrastructure Investments

New York (HedgeCo.net) – A new hedge fund initiative has been established focusing on telecom infrastructure investments in the Middle East and Northern Africa (‘MENA’). The MENA Infrastructure Fund (‘MIF’) is an initiative of Sahara Development Fund (‘SDF’), a Dutch […]

People Moves: Hedge Fund Association Expands into Latin America

New York (HedgeCo.net) – The Hedge Fund Association (HFA), announced its expansion into Latin America along with the appointment of five Directors for the new Latin American Chapters. “The hedge fund industry has become increasingly global in scope. As such, […]

Hedge Fund Giant Man Group Takes on CITI as Global Shareholder Services Partner

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund giant Man Group plc has finalised the terms of an agreement with Citi Global Transaction Services’ Securities and Fund Services division to become Man’s global shareholder services partner. Under the terms of the agreement Citi […]

Roundup: Rajaratnam’s Hedge Fund Trial Updates

New York (HedgeCo.net) – As the Sri Lankan born-American hedge fund manager charged with 14 counts of conspiracy and securities fraud awaits trial, speculation is mounting about who will be testifying against him. MarketWatch – U.S. federal prosecutors plan to […]

Nanotechnology Hedge Fund Investor Completes Saudi Filtration System

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Nanotechnology company ItN Nanovation AG, a portfolio company of nanotechnology hedge fund investor, Nanostart AG, has successfully completed another major project in Saudi Arabia using its CFM Systems® nanoceramic-based filtration system for water purification. “In addition […]

Hedge Fund Mergers & Acquisitions: Warren Buffett Buys Chemical Company

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund and investor giant Warren Buffett announced the $9.7 billion purchase of Lubrizol, an Ohio chemical and lubricants company Lubrizol, UK news source The Guardian reported. “Lubrizol is exactly the sort of company with which we […]

Rockmore ends a decade posting +9.02% annualized returns

New York  (Opalesque ) – Is it possible to be both obscure and famous at the same time? Certainly anyone who manages a PIPE fund might say so. Private investments into public equity (PIPE) funds regularly face an uphill battle educating investors. […]

Pent Up Demand Sends Iraqi Stocks Soaring

New York – Even as political protests sweep across the Middle East, investors continue to show strong interest in the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX). The value of the ISX’s 88 listed companies has risen 24.27% in 2011, in contrast to […]

Japan Bank Acquires 95% Of Hedge Fund Research Firm Eurekahedge

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. (MHCB) entered into a stock purchase agreement with the shareholders of Eurekahedge Pte. Ltd., acquiring 95% of Eurekahedge’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares, on a fully-diluted basis. “The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index’s […]

Hedge Fund Films: King Of Horror To Direct Robert Pattinson In Cosmopolis

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Canadian “Baron of blood” David Cronenberg has take on Don DeLillo’s #1 bestseller “Cosmopolis” and has signed Robert Pattinson to star in the hedge fund thriller. Like James Joyce’s Ulysses, “Cosmopolis” covers roughly one day of time […]

Hedge Funds In the Spotlight: Russia

New York (HedgeCo.net) -Peter Elam Håkansson, Head of Portfolio Management Team and Marcus Svedberg, Chief Economist of East Capital are positive in their outlook for Russia this year, citing reforms, privatisation and a sharp change in international investor perceptions as […]

Hedge Fund Acquisitions: BV Investment Partners Acquires Butterfield Fulcrum

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Private equity firm BV Investment Partners (formerly Boston Ventures), has agreed to acquire hedge fund administrator Butterfield Fulcrum and family office specialist FORS Limited in partnership with industry veterans Glenn Henderson and Tim Calveley. “This investment […]