Romney turned down Robertson, Matrix closing UCITS funds, why big banks are afraid and more
By Chris ClairWhat’s news around the hedge fund industry for Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012:
Around the web
Romney turned down offer to lead Tiger Management. (NYT.com)
Matrix to close four-strong UCITS fund range. (Citywire)
Why are the big banks suddenly afraid? (NYT’s Economix blog)
Hutchin Hill Capital rises on LIBOR bet. (FINalternatives)
Argentine government attacks Elliott Associates’ oil company subpoenas. (FINalternatives)
Clear Financial renewable energy fund buys Italian solar firms. (FINalternatives)
San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund picks five hedge funds for $50 million allocation. (Pensions & Investments, via FINalternatives)
Speculators not behind rise in oil prices. (John Kemp)
Barclays says U.K. fraud unit starts investigation. (Reuters)
Khuzami says cynics perpetuate SEC’s ‘revolving door’ myth. (Reuters)


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