Something that drives me crazy…
The city is a mess this week as the United Nations meets in midtown. It is literally littered with hundreds of diplomats and what seems to be thousands of security personnel. Avenues have been shut down, sections of 42nd and 57th Streets have been blocked and it seems that everyone and anyone is getting some sort of police escort through midtown. Now here’s the thing: From 1993 until a couple of years ago, I thought all these motorcades and signs of security were cool. Now I find them just annoying. I am no longer impressed that this delegation or that world leader has a five-, six-, seven-or-more-vehicle-long motorcade. Now I […]
The Sixth Season Has Started…
HEDGEAnswers began its sixth season yesterday with interesting commentary on the state of the hedge fund industry, the future of alternative investments and the effects of Dodd-Frank. It is hard to believe that we are in our sixth year of running these educational programs. Their goal is simple: to provide answers to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a hedge fund business. Our panelists include lawyers, accountants, administrators and consultants who tell it like it is during the hour-and-a-half program. It is great to be back. The series’ next call is on November 14th at 10 a.m. You can register by clicking here. The recent news that the World Bank […]