AN ALTERNATIVE TO MONEY MARKET FUNDS

AN ALTERNATIVE TO MONEY MARKET FUNDS By Don Ames, Sarasota Family Office Association The major equity indices all reached new all-time highs in February. But since then, concerns over the spread of the coronavirus around the globe has led to a plunge in bond yields as well as equities. As of March 6, the S&P […]
Anthemis Announces First Close of Second Flagship Fund

Anthemis Announces First Close of Second Flagship Fund Anthemis announced the first close of their second flagship fund, Anthemis Venture Fund II (AVF II), this week representing a significant milestone for the company. Anthemis, a mission driven venture investing platform, is focused on transformational fintech companies, that it believes will create an evolution within the […]
Boardwalk Hospitality Fund Launches New Fund Led by Experienced Real Estate Entrepreneur Domenick Pisciotta

Boardwalk Hospitality Fund Launches New Fund Led by Experienced Real Estate Entrepreneur Domenick Pisciotta PALM BEACH, FL – January 31, 2020 – Boardwalk Hospitality Fund today that it is accepting investments into a targeted $30 million Fund that will invest in off-market, under-valued and distressed hotel and resort development properties located in the Northeast United States. […]
Family Offices are Planning to Increase Hedge Fund Allocations

Wealth Professional – January 2019 Last year may have been a tough one for global hedge funds but that hasn’t dissuaded the growing family offices sector. Family offices are set to increase their allocations to hedge funds according to Family Office Networks, which includes 10,000 family offices worldwide with U$15 trillion in assets. “Roughly 30% […]
Family Offices Increasing Hedge Fund Allocations in 2019

HedgeWeek – January 2019 Hedge fund allocations from the fast-growing family office sector are set to increase during 2019, according to data released by Family Office Networks (FON). According to the network of 10,000 global family offices with USD15 trillion in assets, the appetite for various hedge fund strategies is increasing, with more capital being […]
Family Offices Set to Increase Hedge Fund Allocations for 2019

Opalesque – January 2019 The fast-growing family offices that manage estates and investments for the wealthy are set to increase hedge fund allocations during 2019. According to Family Office Networks (FON), the appetite for various hedge fund strategies is increasing. More capital is being allocated to traditional Long/Short, Global Macro and Managed Futures strategies as […]
Hedge Funds: Forget about NYC, Try Palm Beach Offices

Quest Workspaces – November 2017 If you want to succeed in the money management business, there’s no substitute for being where the wealthy are. Quest interviewed Andrew Schneider, Founder and CEO of Family Office Networks, on how Palm Beach is the next up and coming center of wealth management and why a move to Palm Beach […]
Family Office Networks Expands Hedge Fund Platform to Meet Growing Demands of Family Offices

World Property Journal – January 2017 The world is beating a path to Palm Beach County’s door, at least the world of hedge funds. This is according to Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. The reasons for this new-found affection go beyond South Florida’s mild […]
The Growth of Hedge Funds is Set for a Record Year

Canadian Hedge Watch – November 2012 A recent CNBC segment “Why More bankers May Be Starting Hedge Funds” Global HFA a hedge fund consulting company has a few points to add. The growth of new start up hedge funds is growing faster than ever in its history dating back over 60 years. The amount of new […]
CT Considering Hedge Fund Bill

Hartford Business – February 2010 Some Connecticut lawmakers are resurrecting efforts to pass new state regulations on the hedge fund industry, frustrated by what they see as inaction in Washington. The legislature’s Banks Committee has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday on the latest version of the hedge fund legislation. Sen. Robert Duff, D-Norwalk, co-chairman […]