In Depth

Q&A: Symphony Financial's Baran Talks Investing In Japan

Feb 9 2012 | 6:46am ET

David Baran is co-founder of Tokyo and Singapore-based Symphony Financial Partners, an investment manager that specializes in event driven hedge funds and has over $200 million in AUM. Baran spoke with FINalternatives’ Senior Reporter Mary Campbell recently on a wide range of issues, from what to look for in a Japanese company to how to avoid investing in the next Sino-Forest, and many topics in between.

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Guest Contributor

Wealth Advisors Broaden Offerings To Include Hedge Funds

Feb 13 2012 | 5:57am ET

By Douglas Nelson and Michael DeJarnette, ConvergEx Prime Services -- The world of alternative investment products is always changing.  Sometimes the changes are dramatic and sometimes they are subtle.  A seemingly subtle change is a recent trend involving independent wealth advisors entering the alternative investment space. 

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Lifestyle

Claren Road's Fahey Faces Celebrity Uproar Over Planned Malibu Home

Feb 2 2012 | 2:37am ET

Claren Road Asset Management co-founder Sean Fahey isn't doing much to endear himself to his future California neighbors.

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