Category Archives: Hedge Fund News

David Landau & Associates Hires Michael Sullivan as Managing Director

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) October 25, 2011 David Landau & Associates, LLC, a leading provider of advisory services to private equity, hedge funds, REITs and other public and private real estate and financial services firms, announced that Michael Sullivan has joined the firm as a managing director. Sullivan, 43, who has more than 20 years … Continue reading

Madison Street Capital Releases Fall 2011 M&A Outlook – Hedge Fund Industry

Chicago (PRWEB) October 25, 2011 Madison Street Capital?s Asset Management Industry Focus Group released its Fall 2011 M&A Outlook- Hedge Fund Industry. The document focuses on the current deal environment, buyer/seller considerations, minority interest investments and future M&A drivers. ?The transaction activity in the Hedge Fund industry, as indicated by both the number and … Continue reading

West Mountain Increases Short Position on For-Profit Educators as Industry Prospects Dim

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 West Mountain, an Atlanta-based asset manager, announced today that it has increased its exposure to the short side of US for-profit education companies in its flagship investment vehicle. “Think of the student loan industry as the next housing bubble”, says Paul Alar, Managing Director of West Mountain. “Government programs … Continue reading

Time is Running Out to Participate in the Hedge Fund Compensation Survey

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2011 The fifth annual Hedge Fund Compensation Survey is live and is collecting data on hedge fund pay benchmarks. The online survey can be completed quickly and eligible participants who complete the survey receive the final Hedge Fund Compensation Report (a $ 297 value) free of charge. … Continue reading

Clopton Capital Announces Launch of Trust Deed Investments

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 31, 2011 Clopton Capital provides SBA loans and is located in Chicago, IL. They primarily focus on commercial mortgages, SBA loans and niche financing mechanisms such as gas station loans and commercial bridge loans. The founder of Clopton Capital is Jake Clopton and this press release is part of Clopton Capital’s … Continue reading

Private Equity Professional’s Guide to Carried Interest Released

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2011 Job Search Digest, the online career service that provides a private equity jobs database, has released The Private Equity Professional’s Guide to Carried Interest. The Guide explains the structure of a private equity firm, allowing professionals to have a better understanding of: Carried interest factors … Continue reading

Local CFP

(PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Though the U.S. financial markets continue their volatile trends, Bay area Certified Financial Planner? Kelly Crane has a hopeful note for local investors: ?It is possible to protect your investments, even generate income, in a volatile market and economy.? Crane, of http://www.NapaValleyWealthManagement.com, expects the financial markets to continue their volatility … Continue reading

Savtira Corp. Adds Vik Grover to Advisory Board

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Savtira Corporation, a new B2B cloud commerce solutions company, announces today that Vik Grover, senior managing director in investment banking with Source Capital Group, Inc. joins the company?s advisory board. Grover has more than a decade of experience as a leading thought provider and research analyst on Wall … Continue reading

Global Relay Ranks Among Top 100 on the Deloitte 2011 Technology Fast 500

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 27, 2011 Global Relay (http://www.globalrelay.com) the world leader in compliance messaging & archiving with twelve years of experience in building cloud services, is proud to announce it has received the rank of 94th on the annual Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for North America. The Deloitte Fast 500 is an … Continue reading

American Century Investments Financial Professional Alternative Investments Study Suggests Widespread Use by Intermediaries

Kansas City, Missouri (PRWEB) October 26, 2011 New research by asset management firm American Century Investments indicates the use of alternative investment strategies by financial intermediaries is widespread and growing. According to the firm?s 2011 Financial Professionals Alternative Investments Study, 80 percent of study participants report they are currently using alternative investments with their clients, … Continue reading