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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 16, 2008
Hedge funds rack up record year

Despite a troubled economy, the hedge fund industry attracted a record $194.5 billion in new investor capital in 2007.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 16, 2008
NAIC report slammed by insurance group

“The NAIC investigated itself with an attorney who used to work for the insurers,” said the Life Insurance Settlement Assoc. chief.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2008
Consumer prices inched up in December

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in December of 2007, followoing an 0.8% bump in November, the largest of 2007.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 15, 2008
Congressman to helm hedge fund lobby

Outgoing Rep. Richard Baker, R-La., will be the new president and chief executive of the Managed Funds Association.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 15, 2008
December retail and producer prices fall

Producer prices were up 6.3% in 2007, the largest full-calendar-year rise since 7.1% in 1981.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 15, 2008
Knight Capital gets an Edge

Knight Capital has bought EdgeTrade, a privately-held agency-only trade execution and algorithmic software company.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2008
Dalbar creates compliance unit

Dalbar Inc., a financial services market research firm, has tapped an ex-insurance executive to start a division catering to the needs of compliance departments.

INVESTING ESG JAN 15, 2008
Dow Jones Dharma aims for good karma

The new indexes measure the performance of companies in accord with the values and principles of Dharmic religions.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 15, 2008
Greenspan joins NYC hedge fund

Ex-Fed chief Alan Greenspan’s guidance will be exclusive during his tenure at Paulson & Co.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 15, 2008
Jackson National and Curian name CFO

Doug Townsend has been the vice president and controller of both entities since January 2004.