It is about offense AND defense
The nation is settling into quite an interesting election season now that we’ve passed Labor Day. The candidates are gearing up for a series of debates as they battle for the highest office in the land. And while the country waits with baited breath to hear what will come out of Mr. Trump’s mouth and […]
The American’s are coming, the American’s are coming
Last week, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) told the EU’s executive European Commission that asset managers based outside the EU should get a “passport” to continue offering services to investors across Europe. This new directive replaces a country-by-country private placement authorization system that has been in place for some time. Read the story […]
And now for more of the same
Another crazy week everywhere: the markets, politics and not least the future of the republic. We just can’t catch a break. Republicans are slicing each other to shreds in the fight for their nomination, a smaller number of Democrats are doing the same, and before you know it, the two survivors will be kicking each […]
Two words: Accountability. Responsibility.
This week’s post has little if anything to do with the world of hedge funds. I apologize to those who were looking forward to commentary on the news of the industry. I’m digressing into the world of politics and sports, both worthy of commentary. Next week, I’ll come back to hedge funds and investment management. […]
The Machines Are Taking Over…
Is it me or are people spending way too much time speaking, texting and using their supposedly smart smartphones? It seems that no matter where you go, what you do, someone is always on the phone. What does these people to have to say? Am I missing something? Standing in line at Starbucks, text your […]