Bank For International Settlements
Website: http://www.bis.org/
Location: CH-4002 Basel
Phone: +41.61 280.8080
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Description From Website:
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organisation which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks.
The BIS fulfills this mandate by acting as:
a forum to promote discussion and policy analysis among central banks and within [...]
Startup Hedge Funds Find it Difficult to Attract Investors in Tough Financial Times
In the wake of the Madoff scandal and the financial crisis of 2008, hedge fund investors are less willing to invest in startup hedge funds. Despite an increase in startup hedge fund performance this year, the hedge funds’ total assets under management have [...]
Background Information
Manger: Calpers
Public/Private: Public
Location: California
AUM: $169.4 Billion
Founder: Established by California state law in 1932 to provide retirement benefits for state employees
Other: Calpers investments span domestic and international markets, with a diversified portfolio
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Institutions Also to Seek Enhanced Client Reporting and Communication
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