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Priority No. 1: Rebuilding Confidence in the Capital Markets
April 27, 2012 @ 08:40 AM | By Phil Albinus
As more negative news batters Wall Street's public image further, brokers must realize that something is broken and make the necessary repairs to rebuild confidence in the financial system.
continued...Startup Hedge Funds Battle Gale Force Headwinds
April 26, 2012 @ 12:51 PM | By Justin Grant
From fundraising difficulties, to IT and regulatory headaches, smaller hedge funds are struggling to take off while investors seek security with the larger players.
continued...Goldman Sachs CEO: We Are Not "Anti-Client."
April 25, 2012 @ 11:29 AM | By Phil Albinus
In a rare interview, embattled Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein defends his firm after a public relations nightmare.
continued...Bitran Father and Son Pay $4.8M SEC Fine, Leave Securities Industry
April 24, 2012 @ 11:53 AM | By Phil Albinus
The once heralded father and son hedge fund GMB Capital Management admit no wrong-doing in feeding Bernard Madoff and faking their profits.
continued...What Led to the Crisis? The Repeal of Glass-Steagall, Stupid
April 20, 2012 @ 12:39 PM | By Justin Grant
Just like his predecessor John Reed, former Citigroup Chairman Richard Parsons holds the fateful 1999 repeal of Glass-Steagall responsible for the financial crisis.
continued...Hedge Funds Short the Euro
April 19, 2012 @ 11:30 AM | By Phil Albinus
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CME Floor Traders Took a Page from Occupy Wall Street
April 18, 2012 @ 12:26 PM | By Ivy Schmerken
The battle between floor brokers and the CME heated up again when ex-chairman Leo Melamed defended the exchange's policies, suggesting that blocks will continue to be matched in the dark.
continued...After An Angry Walkout, CME Traders Vent Against Dark Pools
April 17, 2012 @ 11:45 AM | By Phil Albinus
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SEC Brings Knife to HFT Gunfight
April 16, 2012 @ 12:06 PM | By Justin Grant
Former lawyers for the largest U.S. securities regulator say the agency is fighting a 21st century battle with 20th century capabilities.
continued...Inside BlackRock's Buy-Side Bond Platform
April 12, 2012 @ 11:49 AM | By Ivy Schmerken
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Hedge Funds Started By Ex-Goldman Traders Stumble Out of the Gate
April 10, 2012 @ 12:01 PM | By Justin Grant
Goldman alumni didn't have much trouble raising money from investors, but they're struggling to deliver returns, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
continued...The Top 12 Hedge Funds of 2012
April 05, 2012 @ 12:15 PM | By Justin Grant
Although hedge funds badly lagged the stock market's first quarter rally, a dozen standouts managed to outperform.
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