Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Greenwich-Van Changes Its Name
By James J. GreenGreenwich-Van LLC, the hedge fund research and investing firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, has changed its name to Greenwich Alternative Investments LLC, reflecting, the company said, "the broadening scope of hedge fund investing and continued increase in institutional demand for alternative investments."
December 12, 2006
EIA Seller To Offer Agents Stock OptionsAmerican Equity Investment Life Holding Company will give top independent producers a chance to get a stake in the company.American Equity, West Des Moines, Iowa, ...
December 11, 2006
Identifying Business PrioritiesAt the end of the year, it can be helpful to reflect back on the past twelve months and consider your firm's wins, identify any opportunities for improvement and gain experience from lessons learned. Looking back at the past year's PracticeEdge articles on solutions and ideas that advisors can use...
December 04, 2006
Hedge Fund Entry Still $1 MillionThe Securities and Exchange Commission decided not to vote on increasing the amount an investor must have to participate in a hedge fund from $1 million to $1.5 million at an open meeting December 4.
December 01, 2006
SRI Information ResourcesSSRN-CorpPhilanthropy.pdfUse the links below for more detailed information on socially responsible investing and other topics mentioned in this month's cover story. The U.N. Principles for...
December 01, 2006
Convert Arb Makes a ComebackA survey of 15 organizations with around $117 billion of assets invested in hedge funds revealed a huge decline in the popularity of global macro...
December 01, 2006
Morgan Stanley's Appetite for Hedge FundsIn early November, Morgan Stanley announced its third investment in, or acquisition of, a major hedge fund in a matter of three days. On October...
December 01, 2006
Roiled By OilConventional wisdom suggests that oil prices increased eightfold, from less than $10 per barrel in 1999 to a peak of $77 per barrel in mid-2006,...