Gartmore Group returned to profit last year after using proceeds from its initial public offering to pay down its debt. read more View post: Gartmore Posts Profit As Assets Rise And Debt Falls

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The German financial regulator, BaFin, said that it had found no evidence that credit default swaps were being used to push Greece towards default. read more See the rest here: German Regulator Takes Heat Off Hedge Funds On Greece

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Regulator Raps Norshield Execs. For Misleading Investors

March 9, 2010

The heads of hedge fund Norshield Asset Management misled investors before it collapsed five years ago, Canadian regulators have ruled. read more Read more here: Regulator Raps Norshield Execs. For Misleading Investors

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Nexity Posts $70M Net Loss Due to Writedowns

March 9, 2010

Headline: Nexity Posts $70M Net Loss Due to Writedowns From: Globest.com PARIS-The nation’s largest commercial and residential property group said the company’s financial structure improved, however, due to selling a bank stake. Originally posted here: Nexity Posts $70M Net Loss Due to Writedowns Nexity Posts $70M Net Loss Due to Writedowns complete article can by clicking the link above or by going to http://www.globest.com/news/1612_1612/europe/183861-1.html?st=rss. The headlines are provided as a service to readers.

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MGPA Winds Up $480M Fund With Strong Returns

March 9, 2010

Headline: MGPA Winds Up $480M Fund With Strong Returns From: Globest.com BERMUDA-Global Fund 1 had 21 investments across 12 countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and the UK. Here is the original post: MGPA Winds Up $480M Fund With Strong Returns MGPA Winds Up $480M Fund With Strong Returns complete article can by clicking the link above or by going to http://www.globest.com/news/1613_1613/europe/183879-1.html?st=rss

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Philips Consolidates Into 95,000-SF Office

March 9, 2010

Headline: Philips Consolidates Into 95,000-SF Office From: Globest.com SAO PAULO, BRAZIL-The global electronics firm is leasing the bottom four floors of the first building in the Castelo Branco Office Park, which will have six towers when complete. Original post: Philips Consolidates Into 95,000-SF Office Philips Consolidates Into 95,000-SF Office complete article can by clicking the link above or by going to http://www.globest.com/news/1614_1614/latinamerica/183894-1.html?st=rss. The headlines are provided as a service to readers.

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Q&A: FPP Emerging Markets Strategy Up Over 100% in ‘09, Chief Strategist Likes China, Korea

March 9, 2010

Jonathan Neill Jonathan Neill is chief strategist and lead portfolio manager for long directional funds at UK-based FPP Asset Management. Neill took some time last week to speak with FINalternatives senior reporter Mary Campbell about the attractions of undervalued stocks, the upside to risk aversion, and the truth about China ‘experts.’ read more Excerpt from: Q&A: FPP Emerging Markets Strategy Up Over 100% in ‘09, Chief Strategist Likes China, Korea

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New Arbitrage Hedge Fund Nine Masts To Set Sail

March 9, 2010

A former DKR Oasis Management hedge fund manager and a former Deutsche Bank proprietary trading desk chief have founded a Hong Kong-based relative value shop. Here is the original post: New Arbitrage Hedge Fund Nine Masts To Set Sail

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JPMorgan Named Largest U.S. Hedge Fund

March 9, 2010

JPMorgan Chase has reclaimed its throne as the largest hedge fund manager in the U.S. as the biggest hedge funds in the country nearly doubled their assets in 2009

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Brevan Shutters First UCITS Fund

March 9, 2010

UCITS III-compliant vehicles are one of the fastest-growing segments of the hedge fund industry, except at Brevan Howard Asset Management. The rest is here: Brevan Shutters First UCITS Fund

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