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Government, Defense Attorneys Trade Shots In Bear Stearns Hedge Fund Trial

Nov 6, 2009

Ralph Cioffi, after his arrestRalph Cioffi, after his arrestProsecutors sought to hammer home their case against two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers yesterday, emphasizing what they called the two men’s “black and white” lies.

“This trial isn’t really about hedge fund strategy,” Ilene Jaroslaw, assistant U.S. attorney, told jurors during her closing argument yesterday. “This case is about what the defendants said and what they did, and all their lies.”

Grand Jury Charges Another Hedgie With Insider Trading

Nov 6, 2009

Another day, another asset manager indicted for insider trading.

Citi To Rename Alts. Unit In Preparation For Fundraising Push

Nov 6, 2009

Citigroup is not quite ready to give up on its battered and bruised alternative investments unit.

Rajaratnam Bail Upheld, But Travel Restrictions Loosened

Nov 6, 2009

A federal judge has refused to cut accused insider-trader Raj Rajaratnam’s record-setting bail, but he will allow the Galleon Group founder to travel farther beyond New York City.

Former Stark Asia Funds Hire Citi Cap. Intro. Specialist

Nov 6, 2009

Just days after winning its independence from Stark Investments, Orchard Capital has made its first high-profile hire.

Robertson Wins $27M Tax Battle Against New York City

Nov 6, 2009

Legendary hedge fund manager Julian Robertson has won his battle with New York City over a $27 million tax bill from nine years ago.

Japanese Hedge Fund Vet. Founds Consultancy

Nov 6, 2009

A former hedge fund CEO in Japan is offering his expertise to would-be hedge fund managers in the region.


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Q&A: ‘Big Boutique’ Martin Currie Continues Global Growth

Clayton CheekClayton CheekScottish investment management firm Martin Currie is well-known in the long-only space, but the firm has been managing hedge funds since 2000. As of the end of September, the firm had $19.1 billion in assets under management, with $1.3 billion of this dedicated to hedge funds. With 45 investment professionals and a staff of 250 based around the globe, Martin Currie calls itself a ‘big boutique’.

FINalternatives recently sat down to chat with Clayton Cheek, who joined the firm in September to expand Martin Currie’s hedge fund sales in the U.S. More...