Thursday 31 July 2008

Tax pitfalls of second home sales (BBC News)



Buy-to-let landlords and second home owners should beware of the tax pitfalls if they are considering selling up.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

RAB Capital profits dive to GBP12 million as funds dwindle - Trading Markets (press release)

RAB Capital profits dive to GBP12 million as funds dwindle
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 2 hours ago
It is one of the few London hedge funds to open itself to scrutiny by listing on the stock market. Its high profile and the belief that hedge funds can make ...

Source: news.google.com

Hedge your bets with stable funds or take a gamble for high returns - WalesOnline

Hedge your bets with stable funds or take a gamble for high returns
WalesOnline, United Kingdom - Jul 29, 2008
It’s true that many hedge funds base their profit-making activities on market volatility, but don’t believe everything you read about hedge funds and high ...

Source: news.google.com

The where and when of buying in France
Those seeking to invest in property in France have never been less stuck for choice, with a country possessing a wide...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Crosby Report: Too Little Too Late
<P>Stuart Law, Managing Director of property investment specialist Assetz comments on the release of th...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Tax pitfalls of second home sales (BBC News)



Buy-to-let landlords and second home owners should beware of the tax pitfalls if they are considering selling up.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

A chance to hammer some bargains
The recent negative economic statistics and the much more gloomy predictions about the UK economy from many quarters ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

A whirlwind of opportunity in the US
The US may seem like a no-go zone for many investors given the doom and gloom predictions about the economy in the co...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Transports of delight
The news about Cape Verde being a property hotspot is no longer news in and of itself. Its status as an emerging mark...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Investors Satisfied With Hedge Fund, Alts. Investments - FINalternatives



FINalternatives, NY - Jul 29, 2008
Specifically, 57% of wealthy Americans who invest in hedge funds expressed satisfaction since their initial investment, with only 5% expressing ...

Source: news.google.com

Hedge Funds Flock to ETFs - Markets Media (press release)

Hedge Funds Flock to ETFs
Markets Media (press release), NY - 1 hour ago
By Natasha Gural, Editor The rapid growth of exchange-traded funds is largely being driven by hedge funds, as ETFs become more of a stock substitute in ...
Is WisdomTree's Emerging Market ETF Too Good to Be True? Seeking Alpha
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Pitfalls for Wealthy Investors - Washington Post

Pitfalls for Wealthy Investors
Washington Post, United States - 3 hours ago
Consider hedge funds and separately managed accounts -- two products that have surged in popularity in recent years. A key selling point of hedge funds is ...

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Data shows commercial property fell 2 pct in June (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)



Commercial property values sank by a bigger-than-expected 2 percent in June, extending the market's slide to more than 19 percent since it peaked a year ago, key data showed on Friday.
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com

The where and when of buying in France
Those seeking to invest in property in France have never been less stuck for choice, with a country possessing a wide...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Investors could rejoice at planning proposals
Rural England has in the past been seen as an idyllic place, that lush leafy hideaway far removed from the intensity ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Hedge Funds Flock to ETFs - Markets Media (press release)

Hedge Funds Flock to ETFs
Markets Media (press release), NY - 1 hour ago
By Natasha Gural, Editor The rapid growth of exchange-traded funds is largely being driven by hedge funds, as ETFs become more of a stock substitute in ...
Is WisdomTree's Emerging Market ETF Too Good to Be True? Seeking Alpha
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

France: Friend or foe?
France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Tuesday 29 July 2008

South on top in France



With recent news about the French property market being somewhat mixed, those investing in property in the country mi...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

On brink of recession: More gloom as economy stalls - Daily Mirror
The housing slump has driven the economy perilously close to recession. Official figures out yesterday showed the economy grew by just 0.2 per cent between April and June, down ...
Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Bargain hunting
Economic misery has tightened up everyone's purse strings and the housing market has been one of the biggest ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

A chance to hammer some bargains
The recent negative economic statistics and the much more gloomy predictions about the UK economy from many quarters ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Swiss Capital targets real estate opportunities with fund of hedge ... - HedgeWeek



HedgeWeek, UK - 5 hours ago
Zurich-based Swiss Capital Alternative Investments has launched a new fund of hedge funds designed to take advantage of new investment opportunities ...
Distressed fund of funds launched as equity hybrid Hedge Funds Review Magazine
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Keen to go green?
Green is definitely the new black. And not just in the fashion world. Green is now officially cool as it represents t...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Gloom need not mean doom for property gurus
Simply to turn on the news in recent times would be a good idea for those wanting to be bombarded by apocalyptic comm...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

The paradox of lower rates
Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Cyprus offering new prospects
The story of Cyprus from a property investment point of view in the last few years has been fairly uncomplicated. Ble...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Delphi May Proceed Wuith Suit Against Hedge Funds - New York Times Blogs



New York Times Blogs, NY - 4 hours ago
... a suit Delphi filed against Appaloosa and the other investors, which include hedge funds Harbinger Capital Partners and Pardus Capital Management. ...
Did Appaloosa Horse around on Delphi Deal? CFO.com Magazine
all 62 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Culture map shows quality of life - Guardian Unlimited
Lack of leisure amenities could hamper plans to regenerate large areas of England and Wales, researchers have warned. Using what they said were fairly crude measures, consultants Local Futures said many areas risk being left behind because they don't ...
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Australand profits fall 79pc in H1 - The Australian
AUSTRALAND posted a 79 per cent fall in first-half profit after it revalued real estate investments and wrote down some project values. The property developer (ASX: ALZ) blamed the downturn in the residential housing market, particularly in NSW, for ...
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

State drwaing a line in the sand - Star News Online
I write with reference to your article "State drawing a line in the sand." "New Effort made to remove sandbags" pertaining to roughly 150 sandbag structures that had overstayed their permitted time on the beach - "structures" that are presumably ...
Source: www.starnewsonline.com

Duff: Hedge Funds to Fail at Historic Level - CNBC

Duff: Hedge Funds to Fail at Historic Level
CNBC, Englewood Cliffs - 1 hour ago
By CNBC.com | 29 Jul 2008 | 09:13 AM ET For the first time, more hedge funds will fail this year than are originated, according to Philip Duff, ...

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Keen to go green?



Green is definitely the new black. And not just in the fashion world. Green is now officially cool as it represents t...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Join us online for our live webchats. We bring experts from the world of personal finance and investment to ... (Money Observer)
You can submit questions prior to the live chat, log-on to the live Q&A session and see the chat unfold in front of your eyes, or refer back to the webchat after it has happened to see the issues covered.
Source: www.moneyobserver.com

Australand profit drops 79 per cent - News.com.au
AUSTRALAND Property Group has reported a 79 per cent dip in first half profit as the company revalued real estate assets and wrote down the value of some projects. Net profit for the six months to June 30 was $25.55 million, the property developer ...
Source: www.news.com.au

Data shows commercial property fell 2 pct in June (Interactive Investor)
Mon 14 Jul, 2008 16:43
Source: www.iii.co.uk
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Monday 28 July 2008

Inspection contingencies are a must - Elkhart Truth



Dear Benny: My mother was under contract to buy a foreclosed house from the bank. Before closing, she had the house inspected. During the time the house was being inspected, the heat and water system was shut off (I guess the former owners weren't ...
Source: www.etruth.com

SEC Intensifies Efforts To Rein In Short Selling - Wall Street Journal

Reuters
SEC Intensifies Efforts To Rein In Short Selling
Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago
Executives at the big Wall Street firms that handle trading for hedge funds and others have also been involved in discussions about how to adapt their ...
Agency Subpoenas Focus on 4 Rumors That Hit Lehman Wall Street Journal
The SEC's Naked Logic Wall Street Journal
all 15 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Investors divided over value of short-biased equities funds - Financial News

Investors divided over value of short-biased equities funds
Financial News, UK - 8 hours ago
The performance of short-biased funds compares favourably with hedge funds that can be either net long or net short, which lost 3.51% in the same period, ...
Cohen looks for ‘third bounce’ as investment cycles change Financial News
all 2 news articles

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Australand profits fall 79pc in H1 - The Australian



AUSTRALAND posted a 79 per cent fall in first-half profit after it revalued real estate investments and wrote down some project values. The property developer (ASX: ALZ) blamed the downturn in the residential housing market, particularly in NSW, for ...
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Cyprus' shores lure retiring Brits
The credit crunch is a unyielding term striking fear into the hearts of many Brits who are struggling with the rising...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

The paradox of lower rates
Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Sunday 27 July 2008

Investors could rejoice at planning proposals



Rural England has in the past been seen as an idyllic place, that lush leafy hideaway far removed from the intensity ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Bargain hunting
Economic misery has tightened up everyone's purse strings and the housing market has been one of the biggest ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

A whirlwind of opportunity in the US
The US may seem like a no-go zone for many investors given the doom and gloom predictions about the economy in the co...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Australand reports big profit fall on property write-downs - West Online



Australand Property Group has reported a 79 per cent dip in first half profit as the company revalued real estate assets and wrote down the value of some projects. Net profit for the six months to June 30 was $25.55 million, the property developer ...
Source: www.thewest.com.au

A whirlwind of opportunity in the US
The US may seem like a no-go zone for many investors given the doom and gloom predictions about the economy in the co...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Best Hedge Funds Show Qualcomm the Love - Seeking Alpha

Best Hedge Funds Show Qualcomm the Love
Seeking Alpha, NY - 17 hours ago
Hedge fund favorite Qualcomm (QCOM) was up big Thursday (about 18%) to a new 52 week high. I have written about the stock a few times in "Everyone loves ...

Source: news.google.com

Hedge Fund Performance And Pruning - istockAnalyst.com

Hedge Fund Performance And Pruning
istockAnalyst.com, OR - 4 hours ago
There is an interesting article over at the Economist regarding hedge fund returns. As pointed out in the article, hedge funds had a great first half of ...

Source: news.google.com
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Buy-to-let firm faces questions (BBC News)



A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Gloom need not mean doom for property gurus
Simply to turn on the news in recent times would be a good idea for those wanting to be bombarded by apocalyptic comm...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Minutes confuse rate picture further for property investors
Each month there is always a growing level of excitement in the run-up to the release of the Bank of England'...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Agenda: Get used to volatility: the hedgies are in control - Times Online



Times Online, UK - 22 hours ago
The answer to this volatility lies with hedge funds and the increasing role they play in the market â€" and we had better get used to it. ...

Source: news.google.com

Wealth managers seek shelter in hedge funds - Financial Times

Wealth managers seek shelter in hedge funds
Financial Times, UK - Jul 25, 2008
By Alice Ross Wealth managers have been sheltering more of their clients' money in hedge funds in recent months, to escape the shaky equity markets. ...

Source: news.google.com

Beware of short cuts in BrisConnections float - The Australian

Beware of short cuts in BrisConnections float
The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago
The concern is that the hedge funds will line up in the next few weeks and short the stock at a time when infrastructure stocks are out of favour. ...

Source: news.google.com

The paradox of lower rates
Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Inflated hopes, inflated fears



Those hoping to see the property market bounce back from its falls in transactions and price may have blanched at the...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

US lawyers busy as hedge funds face scrutiny - Reuters

US lawyers busy as hedge funds face scrutiny
Reuters - Jul 25, 2008
By Martha Graybow and Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK/BOSTON, July 25 (Reuters) - It's turning into a busy summer for US lawyers who advise hedge funds as the ...

Source: news.google.com

Cyprus' shores lure retiring Brits
The credit crunch is a unyielding term striking fear into the hearts of many Brits who are struggling with the rising...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Keen to go green?



Green is definitely the new black. And not just in the fashion world. Green is now officially cool as it represents t...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Essential Capital Guide to the Seeding & Incubation of Hedge Funds ... - MarketWatch

Essential Capital Guide to the Seeding & Incubation of Hedge Funds ...
MarketWatch - Jul 25, 2008
... is the sponsor of this publication and the chapters contained within this book will aid all those engaging in the seeding and incubation of hedge funds.

Source: news.google.com

Beware of short cuts in BrisConnections float - The Australian

Beware of short cuts in BrisConnections float
The Australian, Australia - 4 hours ago
The concern is that the hedge funds will line up in the next few weeks and short the stock at a time when infrastructure stocks are out of favour. ...

Source: news.google.com

Axa Investment Managers strengthens hedge funds sales team - HedgeWeek

Axa Investment Managers strengthens hedge funds sales team
HedgeWeek, UK - 3 hours ago
'Tim's appointment reinforces Axa IM's long-term commitment to hedge funds as an asset class and is an important part of the drive to build our ...

Source: news.google.com

Further information for home owners (BBC News)
Extra information for second home owners and buy-to-let investors considering selling during the credit crunch
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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Saturday 26 July 2008

Private-Equity Firms, Funds Take New Look at Ailing Banks - Wall Street Journal



Wall Street Journal - Jul 24, 2008
By ROBIN SIDEL Capital-hungry banks are suddenly attracting new interest from private-equity firms and hedge funds. At least two private-equity firms are ...

Source: news.google.com

Pension Systems Stay Bullish on Hedge Funds - New York Times Blogs

Pension Systems Stay Bullish on Hedge Funds
New York Times Blogs, NY - 20 hours ago
It is a brutal time for many hedge funds: A few prominent ones have shut down in the last year or so, and lots of others have gotten skimpy returns, ...
Failed Sowood Hedge Fund Manager Raising New Money Hedgeworld (subscription)
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Buy-to-let firm faces questions (BBC News)
A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Prominent US hedge funds gain as industry stalls - guardian.co.uk

Sabah
Prominent US hedge funds gain as industry stalls
guardian.co.uk, UK - 15 hours ago
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Hedge funds are posting their worst returns in about two decades, but some prominent managers are ...
Paulson hedge fund to raise bank rescue fund-source Reuters
all 11 news articles

Source: news.google.com

house builders face further job losses - InsideHousing
house builder Countryside Properties has announced 10 per cent of its workforce is at risk of redundancy due to the flagging property market. Countryside, which employs 750 people, is the latest major house builder to signal jobs cuts after ...
Source: www.insidehousing.co.uk
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Money Talk (BBC News)



The tax pitfalls of selling a second home
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

From pension to Paphos
Cyprus has been creating plenty of news in recent days, mainly about the ongoing peace process that may lead to unifi...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Bargain hunting
Economic misery has tightened up everyone's purse strings and the housing market has been one of the biggest ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Investors could rejoice at planning proposals
Rural England has in the past been seen as an idyllic place, that lush leafy hideaway far removed from the intensity ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-16 09:52 Land Securities stops short of postponing three-way demerger plan UPDATE (Interactive Investor)
(re-casts lead; adds comments from conference call; analysts' reaction)
Source: www.iii.co.uk
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Friday 25 July 2008

Buy-to-let firm faces questions - BBC Business



A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found. The scheme promoted buy-to-let properties in the UK and abroad Radio 4's Face the Facts ...
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Economy slows but rate cuts unlikely soon - Reuters UK
LONDON (Reuters) - The economy grew at its weakest pace in three years in the second quarter of this year, official data showed on Friday, but few analysts are betting interest rates will fall any time soon. The risk of the first recession since the ...
Source: uk.reuters.com

Buy-to-let firm faces questions (BBC News)
A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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Gloom need not mean doom for property gurus



Simply to turn on the news in recent times would be a good idea for those wanting to be bombarded by apocalyptic comm...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Quarter of borrowers expect mortgage woes - News.com.au
25pc of home owners think they'll have mortgage problems Interest rates a bigger concern than job loss Calculator : Compare home loans on the market CONCERN about high interest rates has overtaken job loss as the biggest issue for borrowers, research ...
Source: www.news.com.au

France: Friend or foe?
France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Lovely Larnaca ideal for investors, says expert
Those looking to invest in overseas property will no doubt look to take up as much expert advice as they can, while a...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
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Buy-to-let firm faces questions - BBC Business



A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found. The scheme promoted buy-to-let properties in the UK and abroad Radio 4's Face the Facts ...
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

rental value soars
Those doubting the value of buy-to-let property may have been in for a surprise when new research came out today show...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Synovus Reports Earnings per Share of $0.04 for Second Quarter 2008 - Forbes
Synovus reports net income for the second quarter of 2008 totaling $12.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $105.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2007. The second ...
Source: www.forbes.com

NEWS FEATURE SWFs eye hedge fund opportunities says State Street ... - Hedge Funds Review Magazine

NEWS FEATURE SWFs eye hedge fund opportunities says State Street ...
Hedge Funds Review Magazine, UK - 20 hours ago
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) will provide strong flows into alternative investments and in particular hedge funds as well as private equity funds, ...

Source: news.google.com

Bank Of Italy Offers Hedge Fund Proposals - FINalternatives

Bank Of Italy Offers Hedge Fund Proposals
FINalternatives, NY - 21 hours ago
Italy is not a particular welcoming place for hedge funds, but that could be changing. A new report on the state of the Italian mutual fund industry, ...
Investcorp Hedge Fund AUM Jumps 31% Hedgeworld (subscription)
all 2 news articles

Source: news.google.com
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Aviva shares feel strain amid Santander insurance arm bid (The Herald)



Aviva shares came under pressure yesterday as it was tipped as a possible frontrunner to buy the insurance business of Spanish bank Santander.
Source: www.theherald.co.uk

Charities get Hedge Funds Care - Cay Compass

Cayman Net News
Charities get Hedge Funds Care
Cay Compass, Cayman Islands - 3 hours ago
After an intensive selection process, the 2008 Hedge Funds Care Cayman has announced the recipients of the funds raised at the third annual Open Your Heart ...
Hedge Funds Care Cayman names grantees Cayman Net News
Nadine Andreas Foster Home residents get a Cuba vacation Cayman Net News
all 3 news articles

Source: news.google.com

A chance to hammer some bargains
The recent negative economic statistics and the much more gloomy predictions about the UK economy from many quarters ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

The paradox of lower rates
Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

A time for pruning - Economist

Economist
A time for pruning
Economist, UK - 15 hours ago
HEDGE funds had a brilliant first half of 2008, outperforming Wall Street by 12 percentage points. Hedge funds had an awful six months, producing their ...
Tech. Hedge Fund Plans Fundraising Push FINalternatives
Tech hedge fund targets institutional money Reuters
all 9 news articles

Source: news.google.com
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Thursday 24 July 2008

Hedge Funds Care Cayman names grantees - Cayman Net News



Hedge Funds Care Cayman names grantees
Cayman Net News, Cayman Islands - 41 minutes ago
(LR) Peter Cockhill, Chair of Hedge Funds Care Cayman’s Committee of Hearts; Anne Hodge, of Cayman Islands Crisis Centre; Carol Graham, of Cayman Islands ...

Source: news.google.com

Tough trading sees Minerva net assets fall (Financial Times)
Minerva , the real estate developer, suffered a drop in net asset value of almost 20 per cent over the past six months as conditions in the property market deteriorated rapidly.
Source: www.ft.com

Hedge Funds Curb Fixed-Income Trading - FINalternatives

Hedge Funds Curb Fixed-Income Trading
FINalternatives, NY - 16 hours ago
Hedge funds are playing a smaller role in fixed-income trading, according to a new survey. While banks and real-money investors greatly increased their ...
The 50000-Foot View from a $140 Million FOF Hedgeworld (subscription)
Banks Pile Into Fixed Income Trading DealBreaker.Com
all 3 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Taylor Wimpey hires Rothschild for debt talks - Times Online
Shares in Taylor Wimpey, the housebuilding group, jumped 10 per cent this morning to 55p on news that the heavily indebted construction company had appointed NM Rothschild to negotiate a covenant waiver with its lenders. Taylor Wimpey tried to ...
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Rates big worry, not job fears - News.com.au
More than one in four borrowers expect to face difficulties in meeting their repayments in the next year, up from less than one in five a year ago. But the survey of 2000 Australian borrowers by finance broker Genworth shows borrowers' relaxation ...
Source: www.news.com.au
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Market Report: Trinity Mirror rises on 'Times of India' bid talk - The Independent



Possible bid interest from Bennett, Coleman & Co, the media group behind The Times of India newspaper, drew investors into Trinity Mirror yesterday. Market sources cited rumours that the Indian group, which acquired Virgin Radio in a £53m deal in ...
Source: www.independent.co.uk

New liquid idea flows from CML
When it launched its special liquidity scheme in April, the Bank of England was quick to stress that this was no quic...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

France: Friend or foe?
France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk

Buy-to-let firm faces questions - BBC Business
A controversial buy-to-let property firm that claims to offer flats for discounted prices has sold units at above market values, a BBC investigation has found. The scheme promoted buy-to-let properties in the UK and abroad Radio 4's Face the Facts ...
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-16 09:52 Land Securities stops short of postponing three-way demerger plan UPDATE (Interactive Investor)
(re-casts lead; adds comments from conference call; analysts' reaction)
Source: www.iii.co.uk
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Wednesday 23 July 2008

Paulson Eyes Sickly Hedge Funds - Forbes




Paulson Eyes Sickly Hedge Funds
Forbes, NY - Jul 22, 2008
The US government can't really regulate living hedge funds, but it's looking at a way to oversee dying ones. On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson ...
Twisted Genius Forbes
all 3 news articles


Tax pitfalls of second home sales - BBC News
Head of private client advisory, KPMG David Kilshaw is head of private client advisory at KPMG The credit crunch has left some second home owners and buy-to-let investors considering whether to sell up. They should beware of the tax pitfalls, and ...

DJ UPDATE: Hedge Funds' Share Of Fixed-Income Trading Declining - Onet.pl

DJ UPDATE: Hedge Funds' Share Of Fixed-Income Trading Declining
Onet.pl, Poland - 5 hours ago
Consulting firm Greenwich Associates said hedge funds' share of fixed-income trading has fallen 9% in the previous year due to growth outside hedge funds. ...
Hedge funds pull back from fixed income FT Alphaville
all 7 news articles

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The paradox of lower rates



Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...

Further information for home owners (BBC News)
Extra information for second home owners and buy-to-let investors considering selling during the credit crunch

The dearest wink: Anne Robinson forced to make record £20m divorce payout to her husband (Daily Mail)
It is an unprecedented sum in showbusiness but Robinson had to pay out £16million plus an investment property portfolio of four houses worth £4million to her ex husband.

Looking for trouble: Regulators have hedge funds in their sights again - RightSide Advisors

Looking for trouble: Regulators have hedge funds in their sights again
RightSide Advisors, CA - 10 hours ago
Perhaps that is one reason why both groups continue to fumble over how to deal with hedge funds, which typically exhibit both in abundance. ...

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Rental value soars



Those doubting the value of buy-to-let property may have been in for a surprise when new research came out today show...

Inflated hopes, inflated fears
Those hoping to see the property market bounce back from its falls in transactions and price may have blanched at the...

Minutes confuse rate picture further for property investors
Each month there is always a growing level of excitement in the run-up to the release of the Bank of England'...

Lovely Larnaca ideal for investors, says expert
Those looking to invest in overseas property will no doubt look to take up as much expert advice as they can, while a...
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The paradox of lower rates



Those seeking to invest in property might have expected very little in the way of good news of late, with the economy...

Paulson Eyes Sickly Hedge Funds - Forbes

Paulson Eyes Sickly Hedge Funds
Forbes, NY - Jul 22, 2008
The US government can't really regulate living hedge funds, but it's looking at a way to oversee dying ones. On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson ...
Paulson Preps Hedge Funds To Invest In Banks FINalternatives
Rich From the Fall, Richer From the Rise Conde Nast Portfolio
Twisted Genius Forbes
all 5 news articles


rental value soars
Those doubting the value of buy-to-let property may have been in for a surprise when new research came out today show...

Looking for trouble: Regulators have hedge funds in their sights again - RightSide Advisors

Looking for trouble: Regulators have hedge funds in their sights again
RightSide Advisors, CA - 8 hours ago
Perhaps that is one reason why both groups continue to fumble over how to deal with hedge funds, which typically exhibit both in abundance. ...


The buyer's market
France has been a curious housing market of late. While still one of the most popular places for British buyers - be ...
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Tuesday 22 July 2008

Tough trading sees Minerva net assets fall (Financial Times)



Minerva , the real estate developer, suffered a drop in net asset value of almost 20 per cent over the past six months as conditions in the property market deteriorated rapidly.

Florida's thrills and spills
Florida has long been a destination enjoyed by British holidaymakers. It offers a winning formula for sun-seeking Bri...

From pension to Paphos
Cyprus has been creating plenty of news in recent days, mainly about the ongoing peace process that may lead to unifi...

A chance to hammer some bargains
The recent negative economic statistics and the much more gloomy predictions about the UK economy from many quarters ...
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Newsquest allocates 10% to hedge funds - IPE.com




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Newsquest allocates 10% to hedge funds
IPE.com, UK - 6 hours ago
... the combination of Stenham and Liongate funds of hedge funds products best suited our desire to achieve superior returns in a risk-controlled manner. ...
Newsquest invests £40m in fund of hedge funds Professional Pensions
Inflows to hedge funds down in second quarter London Stock Exchange
Flow of new capital into hedge funds continue to slide in second ... ISF
Wealth Bulletin - Hedge Funds Review Magazine
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Property transactions hit low in June - MSN UK News
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of British homes changing hands almost halved in June from a year ago, highlighting the difficulties facing homebuilders, retailers and the public finances as a housing market downturn intensifies. Revenue and Customs ...

A week to go for a strong market
There are now just six days until July 23rd, a day that will represent a landmark in the history of the Cape Verde is...
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GLENDORA INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LLC - Los Angeles Business



TWO STORY BUILDING; ELEVATOR SERVED; FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN; TOTALLY RENOVATED; AMPLE PARKING. IDEAL FOR real estate, MORTGAGE, INSURANCE OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. BUILDING HAS AMPLE PRIVATE OFFICE SPACES, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, RECEPTION/MEETING AREA ...

Hedge funds shop around for financing - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal
Hedge funds shop around for financing
Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago
By DAVID WALKER PROVIDING LOANS has long been one of the many services that the prime-broking arms of investment banks have supplied to hedge funds. ...
Funds bypass prime brokers for finance Financial News
Venus Capital India hedge fund down 22 pct in 2008 Reuters
As the Markets Throw Knuckle Balls, Hedge-Fund Stars Still Hit ... Wall Street Journal
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Data shows commercial property fell 2 pct in June (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Commercial property values sank by a bigger-than-expected 2 percent in June, extending the market's slide to more than 19 percent since it peaked a year ago, key data showed on Friday.

Grosvenor, Santander in Spain's first property swap - Guardian Unlimited
LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Spanish banking giant Santander and privately owned British property group Grosvenor have traded the first Spanish property derivative, the two parties said in a joint statement on Monday. The total return swap trade was ...

Buy a house, get a car - CNN
Easton, Maryland (CNN) -- New appliances and vacation packages aren't unusual giveaways in the housing slump, but one woman is taking the unorthodox step of throwing in a car with the purchase of her home. Catherine Poe is throwing in a Toyota Prius ...
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Hedge funds' £1bn HBOS killing - Independent




Hedge funds' £1bn HBOS killing
Independent, UK - 6 hours ago
By Sean Farrell, Financial Editor Hedge funds may have made more than £1bn from shorting shares in HBOS, whose £4bn rights issue faced intense pressure from ...


Report: Hedge Funds May Seek Buyout of Napster - Digital Media Wire

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Report: Hedge Funds May Seek Buyout of Napster
Digital Media Wire, CA - 7 hours ago
Bloomberg noted that Napster's largest investor, hedge fund Eminence Capital, increased its stake in the company to 9% during the second quarter. ...
Hedge funds taking notice of Napster BloggingStocks
Napster: Worth More Dead Than Alive? Wired News
Napster (NAPS) Sees Interest on Takeover Speculation StreetInsider.com (subscription)
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France: Friend or foe?
France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...

JP Morgan veteran joins Swiss fund of hedge funds - Financial News

JP Morgan veteran joins Swiss fund of hedge funds
Financial News, UK - 2 hours ago
The US subsidiary of EIM, the $15bn (€9.4bn) Swiss fund of hedge funds, has tapped a 15-year JP Morgan veteran for a new role to oversee risk management ...
Foreign managers kept waiting as hedge fund regime clicks into gear HedgeWeek
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Monday 21 July 2008

France: Friend or foe?



France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...

Investing calendar - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Retirement planning seminar/lunch. 11:30 a.m., Marriott Minneapolis Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. Free. Call 952-975-9770. Sponsor: Retirement Advisory Group. Are you really ready for retirement? 6 p.m., Metropoint Business Center, 600 Hwy ...

Is Buy-To-Let Just Too Much Hassle? (The Motley Fool)
Christina Jordan remains upbeat about buy-to-let investing in spite of all the regulatory hoops facing landlords.

real estate Q&A: Get big down payment with your land contract - News-Press
Q. My husband is 83 and I am 81. We have lived in a condo for eight years and now have decided (or, I should say, our children have decided for us) to move to a senior community. With the real estate market so bad, what is your opinion on land ...
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Anne and former husband 'remain friends' as divorce is finalised (hellomagazine.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)



As details of Anne Robinson's divorce settlement with her former husband of 27 years, journalist John Penrose, emerged this week it seems the pair are still on good-terms. "We remain very good friends and hopefully we will be seeing a lot more of each other," John told a British newspaper.

Traders head for hedge funds - HedgeCo.net

Traders head for hedge funds
HedgeCo.net, FL - 3 hours ago
The smart ones, it seems, are going to hedge funds. GLG, Europe’s largest hedge fund, recently poached Goldman Sachs partner and top trader Driss Ben-Brahim ...


(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-11 08:01 Unitech Corporate Parks posts FY pretax profit of 2.34 mln pounds (Interactive Investor)
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Unitech Corporate Parks Plc. posted a full-year pretax profit of 2.34 million pounds, and said it looks forward to the future with confidence.

Is Buy-To-Let Just Too Much Hassle? (The Motley Fool)
Christina Jordan remains upbeat about buy-to-let investing in spite of all the regulatory hoops facing landlords.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-09 07:53 DTZ Holdings FY profit down; says difficult to predict development of markets (Interactive Investor)
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Property advisor DTZ Holdings Plc. posted a much lower full-year profit and cut its dividend, citing difficult trading conditions, and added it is difficult to predict how financial and property markets throughout the world will develop over the next two or three years.
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Land Securities says progress at slower rate (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)



Land Securities said progress in the first quarter has been at a slower rate and added that it is currently assessing proposals for its Trillium business.

Hedge Funds Post Good Q2, but Have a Rough June - Morningstar

Hedge Funds Post Good Q2, but Have a Rough June
Morningstar, UK - 1 hour ago
Year to date, the index is up only 0.31%, as hedge funds struggled through poor market conditions. Equity markets suffered steep declines in June. ...
Hedgeweek Comment: Funds of funds gain new lease of life HedgeWeek
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New liquid idea flows from CML
When it launched its special liquidity scheme in April, the Bank of England was quick to stress that this was no quic...

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-09 07:53 DTZ Holdings FY profit down; says difficult to predict development of markets (Interactive Investor)
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Property advisor DTZ Holdings Plc. posted a much lower full-year profit and cut its dividend, citing difficult trading conditions, and added it is difficult to predict how financial and property markets throughout the world will develop over the next two or three years.
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Unemployment to hit 2m for first time under Labour - Daily Telegraph



Estate agents, house builders, mortgage brokers and other workers in the financial services sector will lose their jobs, with total unemployment rising by 25 per cent to its highest level since July 1997.

Holding on for better news
Today's news from the Bank of England may pose the classic question of whether the glass is half full or half...

Investing calendar - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Retirement planning seminar/lunch. 11:30 a.m., Marriott Minneapolis Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. Free. Call 952-975-9770. Sponsor: Retirement Advisory Group. Are you really ready for retirement? 6 p.m., Metropoint Business Center, 600 Hwy ...

Spicing things up in India
Established regions of Europe and the US often provide investors with little food for thought - they are safe, reputa...

KiwiSaver decision-making one year down the track - Scoop
The Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan says now that KiwiSaver has been in place for one year, sorted.org.nz has been updated to answer some key questions like: can I still afford KiwiSaver, and should I change schemes? “These are the types of ...
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Sunday 20 July 2008

Nelson Brothers Real Estate Purchases Multi-Tenant Retail Center in ... - CNBC



ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and GOODYEAR, Ariz., July 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nelson Brothers Professional real estate, LLC (Nelson Bros.), a Southern California based real estate investment company, has officially closed on their first TIC ...

Hedge Funds Attracting Less Capital - Wall Street Journal

Hedge Funds Attracting Less Capital
Wall Street Journal - Jul 18, 2008
The figures from industry data provider Hedge Fund Research show $12.5 billion in new capital was added to hedge funds last quarter, the lowest figure since ...


Holding on for better news
Today's news from the Bank of England may pose the classic question of whether the glass is half full or half...

Spicing things up in India
Established regions of Europe and the US often provide investors with little food for thought - they are safe, reputa...

Investors cast big net - West Online
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Property market research consultants and real estate agents are now saying investors might find a better opportunity interstate. Many WA property investors were suffering low capital growth ...
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Hedge fund allocations in decline - InvestmentNews




Hedge fund allocations in decline
InvestmentNews, NY - Jul 18, 2008
By Jeff Benjamin The recent volatility in the financial markets is the driving force behind reduced allocations to hedge funds, according to the latest data ...


2 plead not guilty in fraud case - Inrich.com
Two people accused of stealing $132 million from hundreds of investors pleaded not guilty to charges in federal court in Richmond yesterday. Lara Coleman, 40, of Richmond and Edward Hugh Okun, 57, of Miami were arraigned on charges of ...

Data shows commercial property fell 2 pct in June (Interactive Investor)
Mon 14 Jul, 2008 16:43
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The dearest wink: Anne Robinson forced to make record £20m divorce payout to her husband (Daily Mail)



It is an unprecedented sum in showbusiness but Robinson had to pay out £16million plus an investment property portfolio of four houses worth £4million to her ex husband.

France: Friend or foe?
France is firm favourite with British holidaymakers despite the bad blood shed throughout many historical eras, as th...

Holding on for better news
Today's news from the Bank of England may pose the classic question of whether the glass is half full or half...

Hedge fund allocations in decline - InvestmentNews

Hedge fund allocations in decline
InvestmentNews, NY - Jul 18, 2008
By Jeff Benjamin The recent volatility in the financial markets is the driving force behind reduced allocations to hedge funds, according to the latest data ...


From pension to Paphos
Cyprus has been creating plenty of news in recent days, mainly about the ongoing peace process that may lead to unifi...
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Florida's thrills and spills



Florida has long been a destination enjoyed by British holidaymakers. It offers a winning formula for sun-seeking Bri...

A week to go for a strong market
There are now just six days until July 23rd, a day that will represent a landmark in the history of the Cape Verde is...

Newquay's property paradise
Newquay is renowned as a surfer's paradise or an A-level student's holiday haunt, and is home to stag...
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Saturday 19 July 2008

A week to go for a strong market



There are now just six days until July 23rd, a day that will represent a landmark in the history of the Cape Verde is...

Florida's thrills and spills
Florida has long been a destination enjoyed by British holidaymakers. It offers a winning formula for sun-seeking Bri...

Hedge funds protect the bears! - National Post

Hedge funds protect the bears!
National Post, Canada - 7 hours ago
This can be the type of environment where certain hedge funds shine. As they say, even during a bear market there is always a bull market going on in ...

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Lovely Larnaca ideal for investors, says expert



Those looking to invest in overseas property will no doubt look to take up as much expert advice as they can, while a...

The sunny south
It's grim up north, so they say. CHIPs and gravy, coal mines, rain, terraced houses and an unhealthy obsessio...

Investors tighten hedge funds' money spigot in H1 - Reuters

Investors tighten hedge funds' money spigot in H1
Reuters - 23 hours ago
BOSTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Investors cut their allocations to hedge funds by three quarters during the first half of 2008 from a year ago as the loosely ...
Hedge Funds Attracting Less Capital Wall Street Journal
Hedge fund players diversified Q2 allocations in readiness for ... Thomson Investment Management News (subscription)
Hedge fund allocations in decline InvestmentNews
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2 plead not guilty in fraud case - Inrich.com
Two people accused of stealing $132 million from hundreds of investors pleaded not guilty to charges in federal court in Richmond yesterday. Lara Coleman, 40, of Richmond and Edward Hugh Okun, 57, of Miami were arraigned on charges of ...

Holding on for better news
Today's news from the Bank of England may pose the classic question of whether the glass is half full or half...
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