Tag Archives: executive-director


Hedge fund best practices event

August 6, 2009 : Permalink

Examiner – There is a global movement towards the harmonization of best practices and standards in the hedge fund industry amongst investors, hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, policymakers, service providers and regulatory authorities. In response to the global financial […]

Hedge fund body attacks drafting of EC directive

April 23, 2009 : Permalink

Reuters – The drafting of the European Commission’s directive on the hedge fund industry has been "rushed through" without adequate consultation, industry body the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) said. "We are also concerned that the process of drafting the […]

Hedge-Fund Managers Help Raise $1.7 Million at Downsized Gala

February 10, 2009 : Permalink

Bloomberg – The annual Hedge Funds Care benefit – – backed by Kenneth Tropin and Michael Vranos — will downsize from a black-tie dinner to a cocktail party tomorrow night in New York. The nonprofit, which aids child-abuse prevention programs, […]

Heyday of hedge funds is over, Citadel’s Ken Griffin predicts

October 23, 2008 : Permalink

Chicago Tribune – "The key change in the next decade is that policymakers around the world have chosen the winners and losers," Griffin said at a Wednesday panel. "The winners are the banking system." By selecting commercial banks to become […]