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Hedge Fund Careers

JOBS Act: Targeted to Create U.S. Jobs for Everyone … Except You

September 23, 2013

A hedge fund the epitomizes the whole concept of a start-up business: low barriers to entry, high risk/high reward, began its life as an idea and a clear space on the dining room table. But the Obama administration’s hallmark of domestic job creation, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, might actually be causing U.S.-based […]

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Could you be a vulture capitalist? How about a Wolverine capitalist?

September 9, 2013

Ever been to Detroit? Chances are, at some time in your life you bought a car that was partially made or assembled or at least designed there. Whatever you paid for that car, you could now buy a house in Detroit for less. Of course, it’ll have no police or fire protection. It won’t even […]

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Hedge Funds Faced with Tax Uncertainty in UK

June 10, 2013

In most jurisdictions around the world, and particularly in Europe, governments and regulators are examining a number of options to rein in compensation for financial industry professionals. In the UK, the government there imposed substantial taxes on high income earners, and, not surprisingly, hedge funds have worked to develop structures in order to pay their […]

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Hedge Fund Industry Targets Retail Investors

May 20, 2013

One of the next growth opportunities for the hedge fund industry may be the retail market, as investors increasingly seek out alternative asset classes. With analysts predicting that retail assets for the industry will climb to $940 billion over the next four years, from only $305 billion at the beginning of 2013, this represents a […]

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Hedge Funds Remain Resilient

May 13, 2013

It is no secret on Wall Street that hedge fund returns haven’t been a source of excitement this year. In fact, hedge funds have struggled to post gains of only 4.6 percent to date, despite the S&P 500’s meteoric climb past 15 percent in the same span of time. While many would expect hedge fund […]

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New Hedge Fund Launches Decline

April 22, 2013

The former reality of frequent hedge fund launches is no more, with tighter fee margins and higher costs weighing down the industry. While, according to a recent article by the Economist, billion dollar hedge fund launches typically were viewed as commonplace in the past, current new offerings are generally much smaller and less frequent, causing […]

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Hedge Funds Face Growing Concerns over Perceived Corruption

April 15, 2013

Following the financial crisis, the general public has become increasingly skeptical of the financial industry, questioning whether many firms, including hedge funds, are acting ethically. According to an article from Forbes, there may be merit behind that skepticism. Referring to a report published by New York law firm Labaton Sucharow, which specializes in class-action securities […]

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