Alternative Investments

Private Equity: Southeast Asian Private Equity Has $8.7 Billion to Spend

Private Equity: Southeast Asian Private Equity Has $8.7 Billion to Spend Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, private equity companies in Southeast Asia are sitting on a lot of cash.  In fact, the pandemic has created more opportunities for these companies.  One company is Ascent Capital Partners — a Singapore company planning to invest in tech, education, …

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Private Equity: Private Equity to Invest More in Women’s Healthcare

Private Equity: Private Equity to Invest More in Women’s Healthcare Private equity has already heavily invested in the healthcare industry, but women’s healthcare has been overlooked.  However, there has been a “substantial increase” in women’s health providers connected to private equity companies.  According to researchers, 17 of the 24 women’s health companies that gained private …

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Hedge Funds: Hedge Funds Hesitant on Gold

Hedge Funds: Hedge Funds Hesitant on Gold Hedge funds have reduced their focus on gold as the market for gold has become more turbulent.  The CFTC illustrated that money managers decreased their gross long positions.  Comex gold futures shrunk by 4,402 contracts to a total of 151,016.  Short bets fell by 2,148.   Gold’s net length …

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Hedge Funds: Hedge Fund to Close Following Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy

Hedge Funds: Hedge Fund to Close Following Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Hedge fund Marble Ridge Capital plans to divest following questionable actions taken by managing partner Dan Kamensky.  These actions were in relation to the Neiman Marcus bankruptcy.  According to a statement by Marble Ridge, “After much consideration, and in light of the operating environment, we …

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Private Equity: Vista Private Equity Founder Under Investigation 

Private Equity: Vista Private Equity Founder Under Investigation  Private equity investor Robert Smith is currently under investigation regarding his taxes.  Smith gained recognition when he donated to Morehouse College’s graduating class.  Federal investigators are trying to figure out whether Robert Smith paid his taxes on assets worth millions of dollars.  Smith is currently innocent and …

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