http://www.futuresmag.com/blogs?f=rss en http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/08/a-bayesian-rethinks-capm?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/08/a-bayesian-rethinks-capm A portfolio becomes optimal by virtue not merely of what assets are in it, but by virtue of what is paid for each. Examining the implications of that point, Professor Johnstone finds a "logical circularity built into the CAPM equilibrium pricing mechanism." Wed, 08 May 2013 14:39:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/07/unlocking-alpha-in-the-new-normal?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/07/unlocking-alpha-in-the-new-normal If there’s one thing firms must have a strong grasp on in the financial markets, it’s data. These days, data comes from every direction possible, and it comes quickly. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/06/how-cool-is-your-school?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/06/how-cool-is-your-school Public universities endowment funds when compared to private Ivy league schools show some surprises: both good and bad. Mon, 06 May 2013 09:59:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/01/action-is-power?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/01/action-is-power The name Jon Corzine still puts the futures industry’s teeth on edge. And the reaction seems stronger than some other names that have roiled their spheres of influence. Wed, 01 May 2013 03:43:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/30/seg-funds-arent-sexy-but?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/30/seg-funds-arent-sexy-but How can we be assured seg funds are safe? Take a page from the securities site and introduce the Tri-party system. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:36:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/18/private-equity-fund-managers-as-unregistered-broke?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/18/private-equity-fund-managers-as-unregistered-broke There are a number of ways to become entangled in broker dealer registration requirements that many private equity funds (and some hedge funds) will need to consider. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:51:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/11/in-defense-of-jon-corzine?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/11/in-defense-of-jon-corzine In a very unlikely setting last night, coming from a very unlikely source, I heard a lecture speaker let loose with a venomous attack on Jon Corzine, former head of MF Global. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:32:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/08/sec-puts-hedge-fund-managers-on-notice?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/08/sec-puts-hedge-fund-managers-on-notice David Blass put hedge fund managers and private equity fund managers on notice that they may be engaged in unregistered (and therefore, unlawful) broker dealer activities as a result of the manner by which hedge fund managers compensate their personnel. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:20:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/03/sticking-points?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/04/03/sticking-points The annual Futures Industry Association conference in Boca Raton, Fla. is a good time to take the industry’s temperature. Where the 2012 meeting was somber, 2013 seemed upbeat. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:03:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/03/26/austerity-washington-style?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/03/26/austerity-washington-style The fact that "sequestration" will be a drag on the Government's operations may please many people, not least those who have found themselves under federal investigation or pending charges. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:27:00 -0400