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Private equity shop Thomas H. Lee is reportedly buying a majority stake in Refco. Wonder what this means for the future? Possibly setting up for a potential public offering or just more liquidity??

Yes Everest had a tough year during the LTCM/Russian crisis. However, since that drawdown they have recovered quite nicely. In addition, they are now involved in more than global macro. Eg. Capital Structure Arb, Distressed, and a Japanese-focused strategy. Not quite sure where trading is...

Trader, Believe there is a Bright Trading office in Cherry Hill. There are a number of hedge funds/FOHFs on the Main Line. Coda Capital is a convert arb fund in Conshochocken. Oval Capital is a pairs long/short and fixed income arb shop in Center City. BNP Paribas Cooper Neff in Radnor...

Just out of curiosity is this Cole from Louis Licari's original systematic trading partnership with Jack Schwager (Market Wizards)?

Gator, Everest Capital is a larger Global Macro/Distressed Debt hedge fund in Miami/Coral Gables area. There are a number of funds in around Boca Raton, Miami, Naples, and West Palm. I do not have a list. However, you may want to check out www.southeasternhfa.org. The association covers...

I heard that Sunguard is considering either divesting or spinning off Assent?

Is anyone familiar with King Financial? From what I can gather, they are a self-clearing firm who previously cleared for Heartland Securities. It appears King has offices in NJ (Englewood Cliffs, Jersey City and Old Bridge) and NY (Midtown). Would be interested in hearing opinions on the...

Are you familiar with King Securities? King was the clearing firm for the old Datek.