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NetworkingForPros.com Puts You on the Web
in Bizinformer, on June 30, 2009
© Dmitry Baranovskiy
I've been contributing over the last few months to the content of a vibrant and growing site that points toward the future of the Internet and has profound potential for eCommerce and business. The site is NetworkingForPros.com .
When I look across the web at the mome...
Your Company Website
in Bizinformer, on June 30, 2009
I talked yesterday over at BizPlanHacks about getting customers through your company website. Do you have a company website? You should.
SimplWeb has an online course available to help you start a website. They describe it as "a free 7 part guide to creating a killer content site that ca...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
...9;s Smith On Authentication: '70 Billion Reasons To Make This Work'
• Hedge fund managers betting Twitter will give them an edge in rapid trading
• Habitat sorry for Iran Tweeting
• Did ... ...ith On Authentication: '70 Billion Reasons To Make This Work'
• Hedge fund managers betting Twitter will give them an edge in rapid trading
• Habitat sorry for Iran Tweeting
• Did Shaq J...
Can You Get Money from the Government? Maybe...
in TJ's Weblog, on June 23, 2009
Michael Sanibel had a helpful blog post recently on government grants. He looks at all the basics:
What is a grant?
Who can qualify?
How do you apply?
What types of grants are available?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a grant?
Why would a grant application not b...
US Immigration Overhaul "Essential"
in Global Mobility Report, on June 20, 2009
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The Obama Administration made it clear this week that overhauling the immigration system in the U.S. is a priority for his administration. Obama told the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference that U.S. borders must be strengthened to thwart illegal immigrati...
Enjoying First Grade
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 19, 2009
My son is truly enjoying first grade. It has been 2 weeks and he is already having a blast.
Though we both have to adjust to waking up early (classes are from 710 to 1130 in the mornings and 1 to 4 in the afternoons), we have slowly gotten there. I don't just rely on one alarm clock, I hav...
CIA recruits bankers
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
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If you've been retrenched as a banker or hedge fund manager, don't worry. There's plenty of work out there, if you want to become a spook. The CIA is now running a recruitment ad for... ...
If you've been retrenched as a banker or hedge fund manager, don't worry. There's plenty of work out there, if you want to become a spook. The CIA is now running a recruitment ad for...
Does Obama's patchwork overhaul go far enough?
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...ve, and ultimately destructive side bets that financial institutions make. And finally, advisers of hedge funds whose assets exceed a certain size will be required to register with the Securities and ... ...d ultimately destructive side bets that financial institutions make. And finally, advisers of hedge funds whose assets exceed a certain size will be required to register with the Securities and Exchan...
A GM name change?
in Sox First, on June 17, 2009
Last month, Harvard Business School set off the debate about a name change for GM . It suggested going for an American theme, although somehow I don't think Stars and Stripes Automobile Manufacturing Co. is going to cut it in a global market. But a name change might be necessary. "If ...
Hedge Funds Up & Social Media Footprint Expansion
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 16, 2009
... " Hedge funds finished up 4.06% in May , capturing the largest monthly gains since February 2000." Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index, said, "Emerging Markets funds wer... ... " Hedge funds finished up 4.06% in May , capturing the largest monthly gains since February 2000." Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index, said, "Emerging Markets funds wer...
Just Koogle it.
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
Now I've heard everything. We have reports of a new kosher search engine called "koogle" developed in Israel that allows religious Jews to search the Net without compromising their religious standards. Koogle screens out such forbidden material as sexually explicit images or pict...
Accelerating Relationships with Social Networking
in TJ's Weblog, on June 15, 2009
Business has always been at least partly about networking. More and more, it has come to be about social networking. I wrote recently about the need to focus your efforts in social networking. I came across this piece not long ago by Christopher Rollyson on how business relationships can, in h...
Unemployment: are the numbers lying?
in Sox First, on June 14, 2009
So unemployment in the US has jumped to 9.4% but are the numbers telling us the truth? Is unemployment actually worse than what the statisticians are telling us? As reported here , consultant John Williams says the number of unemployed in the US is actually more like 20%, which takes it up t...
Recession and marriage
in Sox First, on June 12, 2009
It seems the recession is saving marriages. Or it might be prolonging the agony. In Britain, The Independent reports that accountants Grant Thornton have found that fewer couples are divorcing. Plummeting property prices means it's just not worth it, even if it means prolonging a bad marr...
Art Funds
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 10, 2009
...di, head of Merit Alternative Investments GmbH and director of the world-wide first Art Photography Fund. "Investments in material assets such as real estate, commodities, as well as art, continu...
Hedge Fund Competing To Buy British Bank
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 9, 2009
... (BGI), including the iShares business.
BlackRock's BGI buyout will break its own record in a hedge fund transaction, when in 2006 BlackRock took over Merrill Lynch's asset management busine... ..., including the iShares business.
BlackRock's BGI buyout will break its own record in a hedge fund transaction, when in 2006 BlackRock took over Merrill Lynch's asset management business for...
Entrepreneurial Life
in TJ's Weblog, on June 7, 2009
© tedmurphy
I came across a interesting piece last week from Small Business Trends : Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Experts. It was a list of simple observations about the life of entrepreneurs in general. Author Lisa Bourne was lucky enough to get Copyblogger's Brian Clark, John Jantsc...
Social Networking With Purpose
in BootStrapMe, on June 7, 2009
Entrepreneur.Com had a piece recently that made a simple point: You should be selective with your social networks.
The simple truth is that social networking can be a time consuming endeavor. It's easy to get bogged down trying to read all your Twitter posts. Social networks can become redun...
The Genius Visa
in Global Mobility Report, on May 25, 2009
© Keith Allison
You've probably never heard of the genius visa. Les than 10,000 people a year are allowed into the U.S. on it. People who are at the absolute top tier of their field in the arts, athletics, sciences, education, or business. Its formal name is the O-1 visa, and BusinessWeek...
MBAs and Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on May 21, 2009
...nation with the comings and goings of MBAs as obsolete as our lionization of investment bankers and hedge-fund managers? Is it time to look elsewhere for the "best and the brightest" of what... ... with the comings and goings of MBAs as obsolete as our lionization of investment bankers and hedge-fund managers? Is it time to look elsewhere for the "best and the brightest" of what busin...
The recession: blaming the business schools
in Sox First, on May 21, 2009
...ecently, the majority of Harvard's MBAs went into jobs in investment banking, private equity or hedge funds. These were the careers of choice. You can make long lists of high-profile MBAs who brou... ...y, the majority of Harvard's MBAs went into jobs in investment banking, private equity or hedge funds. These were the careers of choice. You can make long lists of high-profile MBAs who brought us...
Franchises: WYNTK
in Biz Plan Hacks, on May 19, 2009
We talked recently about how well franchises do during a recession. To balance that I thought I'd point out this piece by Jeff Elgin on buying a franchise. Elgin looks at some things you should know about a franchise contract.
One of the things he points out is that strong franchises usual...
Hedge Fund Administrator of The Year
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on May 13, 2009
... Along with an award for Hedge Fund Administrator of the year for their alternative investment services (AIS), the Bank of New York Mellon received 6 other awards at the International Custody &... ... Along with an award for Hedge Fund Administrator of the year for their alternative investment services (AIS), the Bank of New York Mellon received 6 other awards at the International Custody &...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
The global crisis is as much a failure of ethics as it is of finance. Business at the end of the day has to serve society which gives it its licence to operate. Creating virtual products as they did in financial markets wasn't serving anyone. Neither was flogging subprime packages to people ...
No recovery yet
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
Is the US economy on its way to recovery or not? Some would point to the results of the bank stress tests as a green shoot with 10 of the 19 largest banks needed to boost their capital by a combined total just shy of $75 billion. Not as much as many expected, prompting officials and industry ex...
An End to Tax Havens?
in Bizinformer, on May 5, 2009
© marcn
A vast number of news sources have been covering President Obama's proposal to close tax loopholes and shut down corporate tax havens. Some examples of the coverage include:
The NY Times , Agence France Press , The Washington Post , Financial Times , Mother Jones Bloomberg...
The next accounting battle
in Sox First, on May 3, 2009
...les were one of the reasons the markets went into meltdown. Using borrowed money, investment banks, hedge funds and commercial banks made reckless bets. They created and sold exotic investment vehicle... ...re one of the reasons the markets went into meltdown. Using borrowed money, investment banks, hedge funds and commercial banks made reckless bets. They created and sold exotic investment vehicles few ...
How Sound is Your Business Plan?
in BootStrapMe, on April 27, 2009
...eported at BizPlanHacks on some research that shows that business plans don't get start-ups funded by VC's. But what do we care?
A business plan takes on a whole new meaning in the conte...
More Wall Street greed
in Sox First, on April 27, 2009
...irate Citigroup executive to a colleague. "I'm not giving to charity this year!" one hedge-fund analyst shouts into the phone, when I ask about Obama's planned tax increases. "... ...Citigroup executive to a colleague. "I'm not giving to charity this year!" one hedge-fund analyst shouts into the phone, when I ask about Obama's planned tax increases. "When p...
Nouriel Roubini: we're not even at the bottom yet
in Sox First, on April 27, 2009
...ting growth cycle will come from. "We had the real-estate bubble, tech bubble, housing bubble, hedge-fund bubble, private-equity bubble, commodities bubble, even the art bubble-and they are all b... ...rowth cycle will come from. "We had the real-estate bubble, tech bubble, housing bubble, hedge-fund bubble, private-equity bubble, commodities bubble, even the art bubble-and they are all burstin...
HedgeCo.Net Spring Manager Showcase on Wed next week
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 26, 2009
... HedgeCo.Net and HedgeCo Securities is holding the Spring 2009 Manager Showcase. This event is open to all accredited HedgeCo.Net members and will profile some of the leading fund managers.
T... ...case. This event is open to all accredited HedgeCo.Net members and will profile some of the leading fund managers.
This will also be a good time to meet the HedgeCo staff and to ask them any questio...
Hedge Funds in the Cayman Islands
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 21, 2009
... Sophia Harris, the firm's Managing Partner.
"The recent significant stresses placed upon hedge funds, particularly in Q4 of 2008, have given our investment funds group invaluable insight in... ...oday hosting its inaugural Webinar on the highly topical subject of 'Managing Distressed Cayman Funds and lessons learned for new funds'.
"This fits in perfectly with our firm's pro...
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on April 19, 2009
Adam over at Blogtrepreneur points out the prominent role women play in the bootstrap community and the larger world of entrepreneurs today. He uses suffrage as a point of reference; 90 years ago women couldn't even vote. "You've come a long way, baby." (Hope that doesn't...
New Hedge Fund Manager at SilkInvest
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 15, 2009
... investment bank Renaissance Capital, to spearhead its move into Frontier Fixed Income, an emergent hedge fund asset class.
"We will offer a liquid Frontier Market Fixed Income product, " Z... ...tment bank Renaissance Capital, to spearhead its move into Frontier Fixed Income, an emergent hedge fund asset class.
"We will offer a liquid Frontier Market Fixed Income product, " Zin Bek...
IPOs: don't blame Sarbox
in Sox First, on April 15, 2009
...nvestors hold less than 30% of publicly traded shares with the remainder held through mutual funds, hedge funds and other institutional investors. Which, as Davidoff implies, makes the arguments about... ...etail investors hold less than 30% of publicly traded shares with the remainder held through mutual funds, hedge funds and other institutional investors. Which, as Davidoff implies, makes the argument...
The new consumer
in Sox First, on April 9, 2009
Last year, I did a blog entry looking at the way consumer patterns have changed in the recession. The earlier this year, I did a piece looking at thrift chic, the latest trend where people are embracing frugality and a new conservatism. The lessons of the 1930s taught us that when an economy...
Airlines in tailspin
in Sox First, on April 9, 2009
The airline industry goes from bad to worse. A crumbling global economy means fewer seats on planes declining profits for the world's biggest airlines. More details here .The big problem lies in their fixed costs. As Morningstar analyst Basili Alukos told reporters , it's a high fixed...
Defending the Hedge Against Coyotes
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 8, 2009
...nt of indigenous species. An interesting angle on this situation can be seen in the movie Over The Hedge, but it does little to provide you with solutions to real life situations like coming face to f...
Communities printing money
in Sox First, on April 7, 2009
It had to happen. USA Today reports how cash strapped communities have taken a Depression era idea and started printing their own money. Ylu buy it at a discount and spend it at stores that accept currencies like Detroit Cheers, Ithaca Hours in New York, Plenty in North Carolina or BerkShares ...
Two Equity Fund Launches
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...t Ltd, successfully launched The African Lions Fund and the Arab Falcons Fund, which helped the hedge fund manager achieve its goals in becoming a specialist in Arab and African equities.
The Lux... ... FSA regulated asset manager, Silk Invest Ltd, successfully launched The African Lions Fund and the Arab Falcons Fund, which helped the hedge fund manager achieve its goals in becoming a specia...
Advertising market crash
in Sox First, on April 2, 2009
Last week, I did a blog entry asking whether the Internet was shattering the advertising industry Well, if it's not the Internet, it's certainly the recession. The Wall Street Journal reports that spending on online advertising is starting to cool down. While online-ad revenue surge...
The Economist to Launch London Theme Park
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 1, 2009
As part of a strategy designed to broaden the revenue base, leverage content over new platforms and promote The Economist brand to a young and dynamic audience, The Economist Group is delighted to announce the development of a public-entertainment facility that combines the magic of a theme P...
Do You Have a Jellyfish?
in IfEnergy, on March 28, 2009
The commercial-industrial efforts to turn wind into energy for money seem to get a lot more attention than the smaller efforts to enable individual citizens to use wind energy as a means of opting out of the power grid altogether. So I found the Jellyfish Wind Appliance to be fascinating as a pe...
Netflix to hit the PS3?
in The Wired Home Weblog, on March 27, 2009
I love my PS3. It sits at the hub of my media centre and plays blu rays, dvds, cds, and even my occasional SACD (I have an early model!). It's quiet, reliable, and it does almost everything I want, and will be even closer when I get round to aquiring a PlayTV.
However, for you US guys it just ...
Oil shock ahead
in Sox First, on March 27, 2009
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Last week, I did a blog entry on the International Monetary Fund warning that there might be a small recovery next year if there are comprehensive and co-ordinated global policies, and if commod...
Geithner's push for power and the law of unexpected outcomes
in Sox First, on March 26, 2009
...g reporting that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is moving to tighten up the rules for monster hedge funds, private- equity firms and derivatives markets, it's worth looking at what's ahe... ...orting that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is moving to tighten up the rules for monster hedge funds, private- equity firms and derivatives markets, it's worth looking at what's ahead and...
Ideas for social entrepreneurship in crisis times
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
...e may apply the idea of companies like Zopa to Africa...The idea is to create some sort of communal hedge fund and allow community members to submit ideas that the community gets to approve funding fo... ...apply the idea of companies like Zopa to Africa...The idea is to create some sort of communal hedge fund and allow community members to submit ideas that the community gets to approve funding for.
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The Death of SpiralFrog
in P2P File Sharing, on March 21, 2009
...ng last year, the company issued secured notes in order to borrow at least $9 million from several hedge funds and others."
"The New York-based company launched in 2006, and a year ago cla... ...t year, the company issued secured notes in order to borrow at least $9 million from several hedge funds and others."
"The New York-based company launched in 2006, and a year ago claimed t...
AIG witch hunts: the new McCarthyism
in Sox First, on March 21, 2009
Some of the most disturbing reports now coming out of the US tell us that AIG employees are now living in fear. Now we're told employees have been told to avoid sporting the company logo and to travel in pairs at night. Bomb sniffer dogs and body guards are in demand. As the Hartford Cou...
The greening of Disney?
in Sox First, on March 20, 2009
The Walt Disney Company seems to have stunned everyone with its latest corporate responsibility report which says it will aim for zero net greenhouse gas emissions and reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption. Anyone who has been to Disneyland would have to wond...
Squeezing accounting independence
in Sox First, on March 18, 2009
The rule maker for accounting standards is coming under pressure again. Once more the Europeans are putting the heat on the International Accounting Standards Board to change the rules and let the banks hide their losses. The trouble is the IASB has already compromised its independence and cou...
Wolfgang Münchau: Kreditderivate im Finanzmarkt sind eine Zeitbombe!
in Bauen - aber richtig, on March 18, 2009
...G20-Gruppe der führenden industrie- und Schwellenländer sollte sich nicht mit Steueroasen und Hedge-Fonds beschäftigen, die mit dieser Krise gar nichts zu tun haben, sondern mit Banken und Versicherun...
Mortgage fraud and AIG
in Sox First, on March 17, 2009
Mortgage fraud is on the rise, up 26% , and it's a serious problem. Fewer loans are being processed but there's more fraud, suggesting there is a real sickness in the system. It means people are getting more desperate. The increase in mortgage fraud is linked to other crimes like check...
Newspapers: obituaries and renewals.
in Sox First, on March 17, 2009
The obituaries for the newspaper industry are rolling in with the death of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer . The Financial Times says there might be two hopes for the industry: that charitable endowments may replace commercial business models and that readers who have grown accustomed to...
Hedge Fund Manager Joins Water Reclamation Company
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on March 12, 2009
... Long time hedge fund manager, Eric D. Pedersen has been appointed to The position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at fresh water reclamation company, STW Reso... ... Long time hedge fund manager, Eric D. Pedersen has been appointed to The position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at fresh water reclamation company, STW Reso...
Things I Should Have Blogged About...
in Bizinformer, on March 10, 2009
...ere think that theirs is in good working order, though.
On March 5th, The Good, Bad, and Ugly in Hedge Funds: A Manager's View . An insightful piece by a hedge fund manager.
On March 4th, PC... ...ink that theirs is in good working order, though.
On March 5th, The Good, Bad, and Ugly in Hedge Funds: A Manager's View . An insightful piece by a hedge fund manager.
On March 4th, PC Indus...
Tour Gets Burned Again
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 24, 2009
The Beleaguered Commish
2009 is going to be a year that Tim Finchem will want to forget. If he survives it intact.
There is a body of study called Socionomics , the brainchild of Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave Theory) that argues it is social mood that determines market direction and ultimate...
Hedge Fund Fat Tuesday Networking Event
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 21, 2009
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HedgeCo is inviting investors, hedge fund managers, and other industry professionals to come together and enjoy a night of sharing ideas and meeting new contacts at the first big networking event... ...
HedgeCo is inviting investors, hedge fund managers, and other industry professionals to come together and enjoy a night of sharing ideas and meeting new contacts at the first big networking event...
The Two Trillion Dollar Meltdown by Charles R Morris
in Sox First, on February 19, 2009
...lts. The global financial system will be in catastrophe. And the global banks, investment banks and hedge funds have become part of a giant Ponzi scheme. Morris writes: "In effect, they have bui... ...he global financial system will be in catastrophe. And the global banks, investment banks and hedge funds have become part of a giant Ponzi scheme. Morris writes: "In effect, they have built a h...
Lady Black defends "kulak" bankers
in Sox First, on February 19, 2009
... some TV station posts photos of the day's addition to the Top 10 Business Villains and another fund manager is added to the list of foul CEOs. Most have not been charged with anything-yet-but in ...
Bad Money by Kevin Phillips
in Sox First, on February 17, 2009
...n the finance buccaneers given how they heavily it was funded by financial services firms including hedge funds. "In Republican and Democratic national politics, the notion of a breath of fresh ... ...the Obama administration doing much to rein in the finance buccaneers given how they heavily it was funded by financial services firms including hedge funds. "In Republican and Democratic nation...
Diamond Hedge Fund Prospers
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 17, 2009
...ng director Philip Baldwin, who co-founded the business with Mahyar Makhzani.
Full story: Diamond Hedgers Report Increase in Fund Assets ... ...
Recently launched Codiam Fund , which invests in pre-cut colored diamonds, has reported an increase of 9% in the fund's net asset value over the first three months of trading.
"We laun...
New Town Killers - Movie Debut
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 16, 2009
... Playing a hedge fund banker turned killer, Dougray Scott stars in the 'credit crunch' movie: New Town Killers. It being shown for the first time in Scotland tonight as part of the Glas... ... Playing a hedge fund banker turned killer, Dougray Scott stars in the 'credit crunch' movie: New Town Killers. It being shown for the first time in Scotland tonight as part of the Glas...
Book Review; The Complete TurtleTrader
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 11, 2009
...ok), he gave them each a million dollars and set them loose on Wall Street.
Full review here at HedgeCo blogs.
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Stimulus Hype: Will the Stimulus Work? (Part I)
in Bizinformer, on February 7, 2009
...really peaked my interest and got me emotionally involved in the discussion was by Alan Schram , a hedge fund manager. His article at the Huffington Post back in January struck me as a condescending ... ... peaked my interest and got me emotionally involved in the discussion was by Alan Schram , a hedge fund manager. His article at the Huffington Post back in January struck me as a condescending regurg...
Winners in Crisis
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 6, 2009
...man, the UAE state of Quatar and ExxonMobil.
Paulson shorted the pound, while Eisman won through a hedge fund, Quatar and Exxon expanded while oil prices boomed.
... ...he UAE state of Quatar and ExxonMobil.
Paulson shorted the pound, while Eisman won through a hedge fund, Quatar and Exxon expanded while oil prices boomed.
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Russian Investments and Hedge Funds
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 3, 2009
... up +0.4% whereas the Russian market RTS was down -15.3% and the MSCI Russia down -11.6%.
More at HedgeCo Blogs
... ...December 2008, which encompasses two market meltdowns and many other mini-crises, the Pharos Russia Fund has returned a total of 100.33%, against a gain of only 3.81% for the MSCI Russia Index.
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Credis Suisse sheds light on hedge fund failure
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on February 2, 2009
... Credit Suisse Tremont Index LLC released a new research piece, 'One for the History Books: Hedge Fund Performance in 2008′, a review of the factors which contributed to hedge funds' dismal... ...redit Suisse Tremont Index LLC released a new research piece, 'One for the History Books: Hedge Fund Performance in 2008′, a review of the factors which contributed to hedge funds' dismal -19%...
A Conversation with Larry Guevel of Unisys
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on January 29, 2009
... on their prospective providers. Also, he suggested that companies consider multisourcing as a risk hedge against supplier instability.
Talking about multisourcing, Mr. Guevel acknowledged the increa...
Hedge Fund Manager Surrenders to Police
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on January 29, 2009
... Missing hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel, who disappeared last week along with an estimated $350 million of investor's money, turned himself in to The FBI yesterday.
The Sarasota resident... ... Missing hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel, who disappeared last week along with an estimated $350 million of investor's money, turned himself in to The FBI yesterday.
The Sarasota resident...
