Monthly Archives: January 2004
Hedge Fund Assets Projected to Grow by 20% in 2004
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.Net) -Hedge fund industry observers have projected that total assets under management by Hedge Funds would grow by 20% during 2004, to nearly $700 billion. Such projectionwas based on the expectation that institutional investors in both the […]
What a party!while it lasted
IT was a sign of the times that Zainal Alam Kadir changed his cat’s vet. Fed-up with the long wait to have his big affectionate Persian, Creamy, attended to, the then-business reporter had popped hishead into the examination room. The […]
California to Probe Three Mutual Fund Companies
Jan. 3–California Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced Friday that his office will launch an investigation into whether three large mutual fund companies in the state defrauded investors byfailing to disclose deals with brokers that ensured preferential treatment for the companies’ […]
Business & Media: The inside view: Normal service is at hand: The best that can be said about share prices on both sides of the Atlantic is that they are fairly valued
So, I’ve dug out the Windowlene and an old T-shirt. It’s time to give the crystal ball its annual polish before attempting to divine next year’s financial trends in its foggy innards. Its record isno better than a random spin […]
My picks for the world’s winners and losers in 2004
In last year’s office pool, for the second year running, I accurately predicted the best picture Oscar winner. Forget all of the other predictions, which were varying degrees of mistaken; I shouldabeen a film critic. The multiple choices include one, […]
SEC has its cleanup work cut out for it
SEC has its cleanup work cut out for it Normally, agencies avoid controversial decisions in an election year By STEPHEN LABATON New York Times Friday, January 2, 2004 Washington — Defying a quadrennial tradition here, the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Strong to cut some employee benefits
Strong to cut some employee benefits Decision not to contribute to retirement plans in 2004 a sign of scandal’s toll By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER [email protected], Journal Sentinel Thursday, January 1, 2004 Strong Financial Corp. informed employees this week it is cutting […]
Predictions: Flawed but fun
William Safire Predictions: Flawed but fun By WILLIAM SAFIRE The New York Times Thursday, January 1, 2004 In last year’s office pool, for the second year running, I accurately predicted the Oscar winner for best picture. Forget all of the […]
Japanese managers: Their candid views on entrepreneurship
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the growing financial crisis and collapse of the bubble economy of Japan, small, innovative, companies can offer the catalyst the economy needs. Yet the traditional culture of Japan, its educational system, and entrenched employment and promotion practices […]