Archive for April, 2014

Federal Rulemaking Breaks Another Record

April 30, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

How big is the impact of the American regulatory state? (more…)

BlackRock vs. Blackstone: Who Did Better?

April 25, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

When Blackstone chief Stephen Schwarzman compared (more…)

Hidden Cost of Bureaucracy

April 22, 2014

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What is the real cost of the (more…)

Protection Racket Jobs

April 16, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

Among the first quarter data (more…)

CME High Frequency Trading Claim: Really?

April 14, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

If the allegations made in the lawsuit filed April 11th by three traders against CME are true, then executives of the exchange who can be shown to be involved should face criminal charges. (more…)

SEC Info Security Still Shaky

April 10, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has (more…)

Listed Alts: Gains Trump Losses

April 8, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

Publicly traded alternative investment (more…)

Falcone Harbinger Deal Below Market Price

April 4, 2014

Chidem Kurdas

Funds controlled by Philip Falcone (more…)

From Low Rates to Low Fees

April 2, 2014

Since the financial crisis, the (more…)