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Pink Picks: Expert views of financial crises and bailout machinations

Comment, analysis and other offerings from Wednesday’s FT,

The experts’ view: Faber, Draaisma, Roche, Paulsen, Bond, Wieting
After the collapse of the US bail-out plan in Washington, six experts take stock and look at the implications. Marc Faber, fund manager and author of the Gloom, Boom, Doom newsletter,……
Original Source: ftalphaville.ft.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 23:59

Pharos Funds Resilient, But Drop With Russian Market

Conservatively positioned given the high level of stress that existed on the global financial system, the 3 Pharos Russia Funds’ current strategy uses alpha generation which comes from a combination of stock selection and active use of hedging tools available in the marketplace. The three funds are showing the most resilience among funds in the Russia & CIS universe year-to-date. However, during the month of August, the Pharos Russia Fund was down 7.8%, the Pharos Small Cap Fund was down 8.8% and the Pharos Gas Investment Fund was down 2.3%. Meanwhile the MSCI Russia Index was down 14.7% over the same period. …
Original Source: hedge-fund-news.blogspot.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 22:10

RAB funds lose $500m in one month

RAB Capital said its hedge funds had lost a further $500m this month even as investors in its largest fund backed a restructuring that locks in their remaining money for three years. The agreement by investors in RAB Special Situations, its biggest fund, to lock up their money for three years was vital for the company,……
Original Source: ftalphaville.ft.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 21:33

Woo Hoo!

Yes, I did just post. I’ve been on vacation in Las Vegas for the last week. I thought I said that, but maybe not.Anyway, I’ve got some thoughts on some of the things we’ve been seeing out there in the markets and the economy generally. Not very original thoughts really. Maybe that’s the liquor. Or the women. Or the lack of sleep.Eh.Anyway, I haven’t forgotten you all. I’m getting back into the swing of things. Stay with me….
Original Source: alphaguy.blogspot.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 19:25

Damn!

Its really time to get out of this country. That’s really all that I can think of now.Thanks to P. Kedrosky for this one….
Original Source: alphaguy.blogspot.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 19:18

Wholesale Pricing Analyst / InfraStaff / San Antonio, TX

InfraStaff/San Antonio, TXDetermines daily pricing at all Wholesale racks in the region. Posts daily prices in a timely manner with the objective of optimizing profits given the strategy, guidelines and policies. Develops realistic demand forecasts and monitors actual sales performance while setting prices to achieve forecast. Coordinates wholesale activity with PS&D and Wholesale Marketing sales team while
gathering market intelligence for pricing. Leads the team for special
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Original Source: jobs.seekingalpha.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 18:36

Another kind of leverage they’re watching closely in Basel…

Apparently banks aren’t the only financial institutions the Bank for International Settlements is watching these days….
Original Source: allaboutalpha.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 17:37

“Have a contingency plan for 750-1000 bank failures over the next six months”: Leading Academic

Duke professor and Journal of Finance Editor Campbell Harvey warns that we need to “get in front” of the storm clouds gathering over the banking system….
Original Source: allaboutalpha.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 17:29

Prime Broker Helps Hedge Funds Adapt To New Regs

Prime brokerage firm Merlin Securities is trying to stay one step ahead of its peers by creating a platform that will allow its hedge fund clients to fulfill the new requirements for reporting on short positions.
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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 15:31

Controller South East Houston / McIntyre Youngblood Recruiting, LLC / Houston, TX

McIntyre Youngblood Recruiting, LLC/Houston, TXPosition Title: Controller 9/18/08
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting and 4-6 years relevant experience. The incumbent will possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills required and the ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast paced environment with limited support staff. Experience in public accounting and advanced degree or CPA certification is highly valued.
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Original Source: jobs.seekingalpha.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 15:15

Lehman U.S. Biz Becomes Barclays

Barclays Capital announced today that it has re-launched Lehman Brothers' U.S. equity trading and research division under the Barclays Capital name.
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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 15:15

Finance and Grants Analyst / United Nations Foundation / Washington, DC

United Nations Foundation/Washington, DCUnited Nations Foundation/Better World Fund
Finance and Grants Analyst
Vacancy Announcement

OVERVIEW

The Finance and Grants Analyst analyzes and prepares disbursements to UNFIP, STARS grants disbursements, enters data into Financial Edge, reviews the Grants Database Administrator’s data entry, and prepares certain month-end grant-related reconciliations and reports.
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Original Source: jobs.seekingalpha.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 13:23

Pharos’ Russia Hedge Funds Down Double-Digits

The global market sell-off is making waves from Wall Street to the Kremlin.
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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 12:16

Lehman - No Comment

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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:44

Lehman - No Comment

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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:44

Lehman - No Comment

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Lehman - No Comment

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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:44

SGAM Launches Hedge Fund Replicant

SGAM (Société Générale Asset Management) Alternative Investments launched the SGAM ETF T-Rex (for total return exposure), on Euronext Paris….
Original Source: hedge-fund-news.blogspot.com

30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:31

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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:30

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30 de September , 2008| hedgefunds | Comments (0) @ 10:30

‘Wolfpack’ of Hedge Funds Funds Tories

Acocrding to the Guardian.co.uk - “The Tories were accused last night of being bankrolled by a City 'wolf pack' after it emerged that the party was receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds from hedge fund managers who have been making vast sums of money from plunging bank shares.”…
Original Source: www.hedgefunds-weblog.com