Soros to close Quantum fund to outsiders

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  1. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/42bd6288-b785-11e0-b95d-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1TGai1tmP

    George Soros, the billionaire hedge fund manager, is closing his Quantum fund to outside investors and returning their money.

    Quantum, which will continue to manage about $24.5bn of Soros family money, blamed the decision on new financial regulations requiring hedge funds to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    “An unfortunate consequence of these new circumstances is that we will no longer be able to manage assets for anyone other than a family client as defined under the regulations”, Jonathan and Robert Soros, Mr Soros’ sons and Quantum’s co-deputy chairmen, wrote in a letter to investors on Tuesday.

    New regulations require hedge funds with more than $150m under management to report details about investments, employees and investors, and also makes them subject to possible inspections by the SEC. Mr Soros’ decision contrasts with his own reputation as an advocate for both government and corporate transparency.
     
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    Makes you wonder if he's running a ponzi scheme... :D
     
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    ...I can assure you that it is much more complex and elaborate than even the most sophisticated ponzi scheme :sherlock:
     
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    I wonder if all uber wealthy people run ponzi schemes.
     
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    The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
     
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    I agree with that statement 100%.
     
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    Well since they're returning money to investors I'd say no, thats about as opposite from ponzi as you can get.
     
  9. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Yep, but the irony is he's put his backing behind the guys who've instituted the rules that put him out of business.
     

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