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Governor Christie: "When I showed up in a devastated town in New Jersey, I can tell you this: no one asked me if I was a Republican or a Democrat." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnzxL1YN438(Type: video | Published: 2013-06-24T17:13:16+0000)
[tdnarbedlih .p hpesoj] - Maybe it's because it's a given that you're a Democrat parading around as a Republican.
[kroy nyleve] - Be quiet Joseph...no one asked cause no one cared. He was there to help everyone!!! BEST man we've had in a very long time!!
[sirref mot] - Who gives a crap !!!
[prac tenaj] - That's because they knew you were a RINO.
[sirref mot] - You just suck !!
[otreblaug eiramnna] - We already know your a republicrat- disappointing
[niairb íu eibbed] - Roxbury is a devastated town... Man made by our state government and you have yet to "show up" or even acknowledge.
[yrettals p nairb] - wow, really Joseph Hildebrandt? Your comment is one of the biggest reasons this nation is in such crappy shape... you're more concerned about political affiliation and party ideology than you are with what is truly important, which is that the governor is doing the job that they are elected to do, regardless of party/ideology...
[enaur llib] - I am a Christie Republican.
[dlanod ykraps] - a politician that balances budgets...cuts taxes...puts unions in their place.....lowers unemployment....and supports a strong national defense is a rock solid Republican in my book
[drofannah nivek] - don't matter,,, once you appointed that muzzie to the superior court everybody stopped caring about you
[htims ybbob] - I'm thinking Gov. Christie might make a decent President even if he is a Republican. He is able to think outside the box, which is something we have been missing since at least Clinton. It seems to me a LOT of independents, moderate Republicans and moderate Democrats might support him in 2016.
[xoc .f nahtan] - and when you should up in washinton I hope you carry the same spirit. 2016 my friend.
[luap sel hsetaknev] - lol you polarized folk sure make an entertaining bunch but it's too bad you guys have yet to just wipe each other out with your barbarism
[iracal kram] - I hope Christie runs for President in 2016.
[silloh yar] - Im sure no one asked you if you wanted a donut either. Keep pushing the one-party system and a dictatorship. The producers are fleeing NJ in droves.
[znirp ettedanreb] - Those who considered you a Republican were confused when you schmoozed with Obama.
[tsew ffej] - The great thing about Christie is that he doesn't have to play partisan politics all the time. Superstorm Sandy and recovery was not a partisan issue -- it was about helping those who were affected. Would Barbara Buono have partnered with the other side of the aisle to get things done? Doubtful, as she's done nothing but blame "climate change" (what happened to global warming?) for the storm and bashed Christie for partisan reasons.
[pog nivag] - That is because you are the Governor and your duty is to the people of New Jersey --- politics are irrlevant in times like those ----
[drallab nnelg] - I like Governor Christie, and hope he runs for President. As a Westerner, though, I have one strong suggestion: Support the Second Amendment.
[yak nahtanoj] - Obviously people like Janet are the reason why this country has so many problems.
[tdnarbedlih .p hpesoj] - Evelyn, YOU be quiet! Christie will NEVER be President! America is bigger than the Blue NorthEast..and the rest of America won't forget how he embraced Obama and bashes the party he claims to be a member of every chance he gets! And if you don't understand that simple principal, Brian Slattery, maybe you'll understand this... $24 million to hold a special election three weeks before the General election because your Governor is to wishy washy to make a decision....how many teachers or police could have been hired with that money? Or property tax relief?? See Brian, THAT'S the problem with America today...now do you understand?? But go ahead and suck up to Christie...2016...yeah right!
[llewodcm nairb] - The people of New Jersey didn't have to ask. They knew you weren't a real Republican.
[prac tenaj] - @Jonathon, no, the problem is uninformed voters only looking for handouts that too many politicians are willing to give in exchange for votes!
[sgnitsah lorac] - I love you Chris Christie!!!!
[namdlef ydnar] - That's because everyone knows you're a lying scumbag.
[drabbag nej] - You are the best Christie. You always put the People first. And the high poll numbers you have bare this out.:)
[yak nahtanoj] - Anyone who thinks CC shmoozed with Obama is a moron. The state was DEVASTATED in the wake of the super storm and CC got up to the plate and did what he had to do the help the people of NJ. PEOPLE FIRST POLITICS SECOND.
[snilloc yroc s] - Yeh they probably just said don't take my food. bada-Ching...
[illenip kcorb] - OK, I'll bite. Are you a Republican or a Democrat?
[nallab assilem] - I'm a die hard Dem and I find Gov Christie Sexy...
[prac tenaj] - @Brock, that's priceless! LOL!
[eroom nella auhsoj] - It shouldn't matter about the political party it should matter what the person stands for & what they does for their community.Chris Christie 2016
[redierk enixam] - Gov Christie owes no one an answer to totally whacky people. Gov Christie did his job as Gov of NJ not a pet GOP spokesman.
[nosredna-aicrag arual] - I like Chris Christie and I like Cory Booker, they would make a fantastic team. They are great men first, Republican and Democrat second
[nagrom yekcim] - It's been getting hard for the rest of us to tell if you're a Republican or a Democrat also.
[sirrom erad ainigriv] - I'm sure Governor Christie can sleep at night knowing he does the best for the people in NJ. It's not because of party affiliation, it is because he is a Christian---doing what Christians are supposed to do: take care of others. Come on down to NC! I don't miss paying your state's crappy property taxes and car insurance one bit.
[or nek] - how does someone who is apolitical fight against radical leftists like chuck schumer, dick durbin, barbara boxer, and sheila jackson lee? its nice to say you are above parties, but the problem is moderates like mccain romney and dole didnt overcome the moniker of moderate enought to win.. this is not about liberalism lite ie letting govt get bigger slower.. keep ridin that fence pal.
[rellum ffej] - I admire Christie's boldness, but I wish he'd take another look at the platform he ran on. I don't want partisan politics, but you have to acknowledge the failures of progressive politics and policy in order to make a difference. Obama and the Democrats have been failing the American people for 100 years. Republicans have also failed America by not sticking to the principles in their platform. The Tea Party is what Republicans should be, but they're more like Democrats.
[relue eneri] - Yeah what Laura Garcia said !!!
[enari ahsik] - ^I would love for them to run for the Presidency.
[nospmoht ydnar] - no one asked cuz we already knew you were a RINO leaning more left
[yesdnil ekim] - yep. they just ask if you have them any of that federal money
[eohonod sirhc] - A lot of Democrats didn't care that Reagan was a Conservative Republican. He never gave up on his own principles and values or capitulate for his own political gain to the extent of causing his party great concern.
[htims ttocs] - At least a detractor spelled RINO correctly.
[ffuts neffup rh] - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201454143974465&set=a.1099751812955.2017334.1201448436&type=1&theater
[arips m hcaroz] - Of course not! They knew you were bringing the goodies. That's why the libs get the votes of they people they pay off.
[okmis ekim] - They were scared to ask you anything at all because they've seen what you act like at your press conferences and town halls.
[gnille einnor] - and they should not , but you come off as a dem. you try to take away freedom from you state . WHY? you my friend are just for show ,you are a pound for your Obama right . you have done all he want's . and that is to take away FREEDOM I would like for you to stand in frount of our men and women that are fighting for our FREEDOM and tell them the can not have a gun or so forth , but you are only good anough to go get killed , beacuse you and the obama group are taking away the FREEDOM they fight for ., you and obama are very sad people , very sad, you all need to stand up for our men and women that fight for our FREEDOM that our oh so gret leader is tring to start more wars where evr he goes . sad
[dnal acissej] - Hey Chris who cares what you have to say. Put a sock in it.Governor Chris Christie: Governor Christie: "When I showed up in a devastated town in New Jersey, I can tell you this: n - 50th Comments
[sotnas legru] - Governor Christie is # One Governor in United States no matter Republican or a Democrat. This is not a government that sits back and waits for things to happen.
[reppeik mej] - We know. Pretty confusing for Americans who were conservatives. Did all your cozy conversations get you more help from Washington no way in hell.
You just became a political pawn at the mercy of Obama who lied as per his usual. Hopefully a lesson learned he doesn't care about you or NJ.
[eohonod sirhc] - Can Gov Christie take a ride over to the IRS building in his state and find out how equal Republicans and Democrats are being treated by his butt buddy Obama.
[nworb eibbor] - well said Governor
[avomarhk aisatsana] - We all know your'e a Republican! ha ha! :)
[isejrepe .p nhoj] - They all know you're a RINO-DIP. You have shown your real politics.
[ecir yort] - Republicrat. . . everyone knows, so why ask?
[welleb leahcim] - Try as he may to make an honest statement, there's never a lack for smart-aleck answers.
[ikswoknab oel] - If he outright supports the Second Amendment, he is a Shoe in in 2016
[namhkiog tirod] - very happy to see the cooperation across party lines ! I'd love to see a little bit of a more rational approach on social issues like decriminalization of marijuana and marriage equality. I myself have left the republican party and now generally vote libertarian. There are many fiscal conservatives, social liberals who are fed up with having to vote for the lesser of two evils.
[wuol oton nna yram] - You tell them GOV the wacko left and the wacko right will keep with their out of touch comments. But the moderate majority is behind you!
[niwdlab nayr] - I wouldn't be opposed to voting for a Republican if it weren't for the numerous morons parading around saying they are Republicans but are just in fact, puppets for major corporations and churches.
[nanor -rialb ellehcim] - I normally like Gov. Christie. I think he is making some tough cuts in the budget, and the people who are affected usually get in an uproar. I have been personally affected by some of those cuts, and I am okay with it. I understand that government spending is out of control. However, PLEASE stop lowering the flag every time a celebrity dies. It is disrespectful of the true hero's who deserve that honor!!
[ihtes matuag] - Well said, Dorit!
[eohonod sirhc] - Mary Ann we are with him to as conservatives, but its like the ad with President Lincoln and the beaver that states "we just want you back."
[tnek llib] - Well said Mr. Governor! I only wish you could be in Ohio! This country needs more people like you in charge!
[tnek llib] - Ronald Regan would be proud of you!!
[eohonod sirhc] - Bill, Ronald Reagan Left the Democrat party as a Conservative. Gov Christie is moving towards the Democrat party for what reason?
[notsnhoj-kcaltsae enitsirhc] - Gov. Christie is moving towards the welfare of the people, not any political party.
[llih kcidnub ecnerolf] - Gov. Is the best,he is trying to straighten all the problems of our state and there are plenty of them. I think he is doing good for our state and I think he is a great Gov. And hopefully he will run for president. He has my vote.
[alletor enaid] - Great words and the way a true leader should react. Very proud of our governor. He is truly dedicated to his state and the people. So proud to have someone who is doing the right thing for New Jersey.
[dracip gerg] - nice knowing you actually care about people, I was in Cabo San Lucas when it hit the east coast, not really a relaxing vacation for me Chris.
[dnahcram-nedwob naj] - Love this man and his no-nonsense approach!!
[revolks darb] - He laughs in your face jessica
[okpos .d nhoj navi] - It ain't easy bein Red in a very Blue state.
[ttenrag nelg] - Speaking the truth!!!! let's get to work CONGRESS!!!!
[gnille einnor] - yeah he turns blue
[trebluh divad] - so they didn't care when you started handing out Obama buttons!!
[legnar einalem] - A politician that's actually doing his job! We need to back Christie, even if he works w/democrats, which I think is a good thing. To the critiques: Did you all forget we have a TWO-party system??? I'm a Conservative Republican and I love Gov. Christie! He's not a RINO like Swartzneggar was because he does not back down where it counts.
[rennat dahc] - The question is, do you know if you are a republican or a democrat? My guess, by your actions is that you are confused!!!!
[rj ikswonilam nad] - because you flip flop!!! You sure are not a CONSERVATIVE!
[eifaen nivek] - I like this man!
[akrobu aretus eneleh] - Gov Christie...I am so proud to call you our leader in NJ.....you have take such a NEGATIVE disaster and turned it into a POSITIVE for the people in this state. We have ALOT more to do but with you at the helm...we will ROCK ON!!!!!
[nelle namrehs] - good move national speech.
[yelaeh hcabnedier egdam] - A love a man of his word.
[sivad tenaj] - Why aren't you on vacation with your boyfriend?
[lzrop divad] - The fact both the republifags and democraps are both ganging up on him in the comments section means he's actually trying to do his job and not cozying up to either side.
[eel annaoj] - Your a good man. They are hard to come by.
[yelof ttomredcm nerak] - They knew you were a Democrat at heart because you promised them other people's money then reneged.
[avomarhk aisatsana] - I got my life back after within 4 months after Hurricane Sandy. I still need to get a job after college.
[segdirb aliehs] - And O can thank you for your support
[mariaj nayr] - Governor why are you not acting on the gun control bills on your desk? We want to know where you stand. Are you with us or against us?
[regrebmab ennaoj] - http://www.the-broad-side.com/new-jersey-women-poised-to-double-ranks-in-state-legislature
[oiccailgim alegna] - Well said governor.
[noslen lehcsreh] - They just wanted to know if I brought lots of Donuts !
[gniraen ittap] - Thank You, Gov. Christie ----- love your way of thinking !!!! Christie in 2016 !!!!
[ybrah alrak] - He talks the talk AND walks the walk. Thank you, Gov!
[onitnarat ybocaj atir] - Love you Governor Christie!!! You are the best!!!!
[onidlab mot] - Well, if you showed up here in Ocean Grove governor, I would ask you why you are seeking publicity photo ops with the president while we were not receiving FEMA funding.
[seivad rekcored esined] - That's how it should be.Governor Chris Christie: Governor Christie: "When I showed up in a devastated town in New Jersey, I can tell you this: n - 100th Comments
[rekcut jr] - You are right . . . usually people don't care where the help and MONEY are coming from as was evidenced by yourself. You had the name and the power to walk onto the floor of Congress and tell them to get the pork out of that bill and . . . it would have been an E.F. Hutton moment and you know it. They would have listened
[nitram ffej] - Could you please tell us, governor, we are having a hard time figuring out which party you actually belong to?
[azzaip enaid] - Governor, you belong in Washington 2016
[kcodrum yerffej] - Its the Company you keep.
[remark divad] - They didn't ask because they know you're a part of the RINO Party, you silly wabbit.
[thgirbla neeron] - Moderation in all things. You need to meet in the middle to make a difference. Ask any mediator if you want a good agreement. Don't vote for radicals (either way) or extremists.
[prac tenaj] - So Christie's new appointment, Chiesa, starts off with a bang, voting with Democrats on the immigration fiasco! Way to go RINO!
[prac tenaj] - Hey, Noreen, "moderation in all things" = no real opinions, no heart/soul, uneducated about the subject, boring!
[ketrab .w .p nameerf] - You rock Governor Christie!
[kcirrem l oinotna] - Governor Christie is my all-time favorite statesman. I would move to New Jersey just to work for him if the property taxes weren't so high.
[retlif reteip] - Why can't you fix the medical marijuana program from your big government perstering that causes my relative to not be able to get cannabis for his chemo? What can possibly justify causing his suffering?
[gnimmeh nahcok yma] - Is this how politics is done in this state now? DISGUSTING To Avoid Gun Control Loss, NJ Dems Halt Vote in Progress https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y7ZwQf5EZQE
[setnava noraa] - I'm an independent and will vote for you in 2016!
[ikaso divad] - Great speech, great theme and great leadership during the hurricane. But to criticize those that may see politics about anything and then reference Iowa volunteers first when Iowa is the first caucus State during presidential elections seems a bit transparent.
[lloc nan] - Looking good Gov. Sw you yesterday. Mother of Regis classmate of Jim Noblie.
[niairb íu eibbed] - Do the right thing and sign! At this point, you really don't have a choice.... it's a pity millions of taxpayer's money was wasted on a dump that should have never been allowed open in the first place in the middle of a residential area.... Please never do this to New Jerseyan's again! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151640322953503&set=a.375599063502.155907.349514113502&type=1&theater
[zsip drahcir] - of course no one asked him; we ALL know what he is. Just another sly ploy at trying to paint a positive picture of himself for political points. The comment was not necessary to any purpose regarding the shore. Just wants the spotlight on himself.
[ittilles oiram] - No, but after this, nobody has to question http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/05/29/chris-christie-climate-change-a-distraction/ What were you thinking? You gained a lot of respect from both sides of the political fence with how you handled Sandy. Now, less than a year after the devastation, you are going to come out as a climate change denier? Well, there goes that respect. Enjoy your falling poll numbers, Mr. Governor.


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The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index fell into negative territory this month, down 1.81% in August 2015, though outperforming underlying markets as represented by the MSCI World Index which was down 6.66% during the month. Returns across all regional mandates were dented this month as investors grew cautious of the uncertain economic outlook.
Hedge funds fell into negative territory this month – down 1.81%, though comfortably outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index lost 6.66%. Equity markets were down across the board this month with Chinese equity markets posting double-digit losses in the aftermath of the Chinese stock market correction. Disappointing macroeconomic data from China pointed towards a less optimistic outlook for Asia Pacific's largest economy despite aggressive government intervention to ensure the country's liquidity cushion is maintained. Fears of a financial contagion led equity markets down this month as investors were wary of a spill over from China's volatile markets.
The Asian hedge fund industry grew steadily in 2015 with the asset base growing at twice the rate seen over the same period last year. With strong investor inflows during the year, total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$16.1 billion in July year-to-date, bringing the total size of the Asian hedge fund industry to US$177 billion managed by 1,413 hedge funds.
In this month's key trends in Asian hedge funds report, we include a feature on Greater China, a region which has made headlines since late-2014. Chinese authorities have sought active intervention in the markets with a series of interest rate cuts, municipal debt-swap programs and ease of banking restrictions through reserve ratio cuts and loan deposit ratios in an attempt to inject the Chinese economy with further liquidity. As such, Greater China mandated hedge funds have seen strong growth in the beginning of the year as the Chinese equity markets rallied on the backs of relaxed capital controls and improving infra
Along with this month's key trends in Asian hedge funds report, we include a feature on Greater China, a region which has made headlines since late-2014. Chinese authorities have sought active intervention in the markets with a series of interest rate cuts, municipal debt-swap programs and ease of banking restrictions through reserve ratio cuts and loan deposit ratios in an attempt to inject the Chinese economy with further liquidity.
Launched in 2005, InnoFusion Capital Management seeks to capture alpha by fusing innovative ideas that are applied across different geopolitical regions and asset classes. Located in Hong Kong Asia, the company manages the InnoFusion Multi-Strategy Fund; a pan-Asian arbitrage fund employing various sub-strategies including relative value arbitrage, convertible bond arbitrage, volatility arbitrage, long/short and event driven.
Holding 25 years of experience in trading and equity derivatives business in Hong Kong and the United States, Dr. Leung Wing Cheong, CEO and CIO at InnoFusion Capital Management discusses China's intention to internationalise the renminbi and factors behind the fund's success in achieving over 16% of returns in 2008.
Ann Shiels, A&L Goodbody
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (Directive 2011/61/EU) (AIFMD) brought with it significant changes for the regulation of the funds industry in Europe and here we take a look at events since implementation twelve months on from the close of the transitional period, focusing on the AIFMD regime in Ireland.
John A. Rogers, Pepper Hamilton LLP
For most family offices, engaging in direct investment PE deals really means finding the right partner, and the diligence required to find the right PE partner for direct deals is much more involved, and probably less of a metric-based exercise than selecting a good asset manager.
Tushar Garg, Islamic Finance News
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, in a public rally in New Delhi on the 4th February 2015 observed: "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a reflection of how rich India's poor are at heart. Without any obligation to put any money in the zero balance accounts, they didn't open an empty account". This statement communicates a lot about the healthy and visionary present status of the Indian economy. Tushar Garg writes.
The August 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rebounded this month, up 0.27% in July 2015, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.34%. Returns for Asia ex-Japan were dented this month, down 2.60% as the end of the Chinese equity market euphoria has depressed gains for hedge funds with Greater China exposure. However, European, North American and Japanese equity markets have bounced back from losses in the previous month with developed market hedge fund mandates posting good gains.
Hedge funds bounced into recovery this month - gaining 0.27%, though still underperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index gained 1.34%. Equity markets were mostly up this month with the US, European and Japanese equity markets recovering from last month's losses, while the Chinese equity markets sell-off seemed to show signs of bottoming out following active intervention by the Chinese authorities. Asia ex-Japan suffered their second consecutive month of losses, down 2.60% as its heavyweight Greater China funds were down 8.49%.
The global hedge fund industry has seen a steady increase in its asset growth after experiencing uninterrupted redemption pressure in the second half of 2014, with asset growth totalling US$93.0 billion for the first half of 2015. Much of this growth is attributed to excellent performance-based gains which account for US$51.7 billion, together with continued investor inflows accounting for US$41.3 billion.
Austin Sweeney, Tommy Tong and Susan Leung, Herbet Smith Freehills
On 17 July 2015, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No.2) Ordinance 2015 (Amendment Ordinance) was published in the Gazette. The Amendment Ordinance, which takes effect retrospectively from 1 April 2015, extends the existing profits tax exemption benefiting non-residents (offshore funds) to effectively allow offshore private equity funds to take advantage of the exemption.
Debashis Dey, White & Case
Several years ago, around 2008, the writer was asked by industry commentators whether the classic Sukuk structures common in the market would finally evolve from 'asset-based' structures to 'asset-backed' structures that were true securitisations and thus limited in recourse solely to the performance of the assets underpinning them. At the time, this writer thought that such progress was inevitable, particularly given that the move to asset-backed would follow more closely the concepts that were promulgated by the scholars when structuring Shariah compliant issues. Flash-forward to 2015, the industry has not moved on very much from the asset-based structures still dominating the market and asset-backed structures are very few and far between. This raises the fundamental question why such asset-backed structures are still very much a minority and also why the industry has not evolved notwithstanding the continued pressure from scholars to do so.
Karl P. Fryzel, Rebecca Melaas and Michael J. Conroy, Locke Lord LLP
On July 23, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued long-awaited proposed regulations discussing the taxation of management fee arrangements commonly used by private equity funds and their management. The proposed regulations address the tax treatment of disguised payments for services under Section 707(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) where a partner has rendered services to a partnership in a capacity as other than a partner. By specifically classifying certain fee arrangements, including particular carried interest mechanisms, as disguised payments for services, the proposed regulations target purportedly abusive situations where private equity funds use management fee waivers to convert services income, taxable at the ordinary rates, into income items meriting capital gain treatment.
NEW YORK (JULY 16, 2015) - Eurekahedge, the world's largest independent alternative investment data provider and research firm, and investOrbit, the innovative FinTech investor-manager interaction system, today announced their partnership to help transform and accelerate the manager selection process for thousands of Eurekahedge's investor clients.
The July 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in European hedge funds and UCITS hedge funds.
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index posted its first losing month in 2015, down 1.19% in June, outperforming underlying markets as represented by the MSCI World Index which was down 2.88% during the month. Despite a strong start to the year, events in Europe and China have dented hedge fund returns in June, with overall 1H 2015 returns coming in at 3.37%, comparable to the 3.11% gain seen over the same period last year.
After five months of consecutive gains, hedge funds posted their first monthly loss in 2015 of 1.19% in June, though comfortably outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index fell 2.88% during the same month. Asia ex-Japan mandated hedge funds suffered their worst month of losses since June 2013, down 1.58% as Chinese equity markets entered into correction during the month. The Shenzhen and Shanghai Composite Indices declined by 11.78% and 7.25% during the month respectively. Talks between Greece and its creditors further overshadowed markets with European managers also posting losses of 1.13% during the month.
The European hedge fund industry has been gaining ground despite the challenging circumstances in the Eurozone region. Given the strong recovery posted by European hedge funds, March 2014 saw the industry's assets under management (AUM) of US$478.1 billion breach past its October 2007 pre-crisis AUM. The onset of the recent Greek crisis has not deterred AUM growth in the region as AUM continued to climb steadily from 2012 onwards, reaching US$506.8 billion, managed by 4,016 hedge funds in May 2015. On a year-to-date basis, the total AUM of European hedge funds grew US$20.1 billion, largely on the back of performance-based gains which account for roughly two-thirds of the total growth in European AUM in 2015.
The Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, or 'UCITS', was designed to meet investor demand for well-regulated instruments monitored by improved compliance standards in the areas of investor protection, regulation and disclosure. The demand for UCITS products grew steadily after the financial crisis as UCITS hedge funds are of interest to investors especially during times of market stress. The regulatory bodies of the EU are continually updating and improving upon the product to maintain its relevance to investors, with the UCITS V being the most recent set of regulations implemented.
Aki Corsoni-Husain and Elina Mantrali, Harneys
Following the implementation of the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive (2011/61/EC) and associated legislation, Cyprus now lays claim to being a growth jurisdiction within the European Union for the establishment and servicing of boutique and low cost alternative investment funds based locally or offshore. The choice of fund administrator is of paramount importance to the set-up of any hedge fund and in Cyprus there are many reasons to use or establish locally-based operations.
Mark Browne, Dechert LLP
Ireland enacted legislation earlier this year which provides for a new type of corporate fund – the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (ICAV). The ICAV is an innovative corporate structure specifically designed for use as an investment fund. It features a number of specific advantages when compared to previous corporate structures available for use as funds in Ireland, one of the primary jurisdictions for domiciling investment funds in Europe. This article outlines the salient features of the ICAV, highlights its differentiating characteristics and explores the instances where it is most likely to be of assistance to fund promoters in both the traditional and alternative spaces.
Yong-Jae Chang, Lee & Ko
In Korea, it has been a very frustrating and painful experience for a market participant with a keen interest having to wait for any significant developments to introduce Islamic finance (in particular, Sukuk) transactions because there has been no public debate or discussion of the bill to amend the Special Tax Treatment Control Act (STTCA) since 2011. This is so true especially after witnessing each successful issuance of sovereign Sukuk by the UK and Hong Kong governments in 2014. Yong-Jae Chang writes.
Suzanne Gibson and John Sullivan, King Wood & Mallesons
There has recently been a wave of global regulatory reforms which affect fundraising. These changes are far-reaching and can impact how fund managers structure funds, their proposed investor base, how and where funds are marketed, the remuneration that may be received, registrations that may be required and dealings with investors.
In April and May 2015, Eurekahedge in collaboration with AIMA, conducted a survey of Japanese investors to gauge important insights into market sentiment, investment trends and key regulatory changes facing the Asian asset management industry, with a particular emphasis on the outlook for Japan. 88 investors contributed their insights, with 52% hailing from asset management companies, 21% from hedge funds and fund of hedge funds, 15% from banks, with the remainder from insurance companies and pension funds.
The June 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Latin American hedge funds.
The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index posted its fifth consecutive month of gains for 2015 and was up 0.54% in May while underlying markets as represented by the MSCI World Index gained 0.81% during the month. On a year-to-date basis, hedge funds are up 4.49% with Asian managers leading the tables with gains of 11.44%.
Hedge funds posted their fifth consecutive month of gains, returning 0.54% in May, while the MSCI World Index was up 0.81%. Asian hedge funds were strong performers this month with both Japanese and Asia ex-Japan hedge funds outperforming underlying markets. Japan mandated funds reported gains of 2.06%, followed by Asia ex-Japan mandated funds which were up 1.81% during the month. Indeed, good performance of Asian hedge funds was backed by strong equity market performance in the region. Japanese equity markets performed well during the month with the Nikkei 225 and the Tokyo Topix posting gains of 5.34% and 5.08% respectively.
Latin American hedge funds have been facing dwindling interest from investors over the past few years as they cope with redemption pressure and stagnating performance-based gains compared to other regional mandates. Despite challenges in the Latin American hedge funds space, managers have reported gains of 2.32% in 2014, outperforming the MSCI Latin America Index which was down 4.21% last year amid a difficult market environment.
James Parkes and Peter Bateman, CMS Cameron McKenna
In new guidance published on 1 June 2015 the AIM Regulation team has clarified its approach to the free float requirement for AIM companies and reminded nominated advisers of the steps they are expected to take to ensure that a company seeking to join AIM has proper policies and procedures in place to enable it to comply with its financial reporting and other obligations under the AIM Rules.
Vivian Maese, Yvette Valdez, Latham & Watkins
Six things every investor, start-up, financial institution and payment processor should know about the future regulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency derivatives. This article considers the current U.S. derivatives regulatory regime of the CFTC and its applicability to Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain protocol. We also discuss practical considerations for those entering the market and what future CFTC regulation of cryptocurrency derivatives and blockchain technology may look like.
John Sullivan, Guo Sun ("Goz") Lee and Jerry Choi, King & Wood Mallesons
As recent figures have shown, after a two-year slump, Asia Pacific's private equity (PE) sector registered its best-ever performance in 2014, with both deal values and exit activity soaring to a new record of US$81 billion and US$111 billion, respectively (Bain & Co Asia Pacific PE Report 2015).
Segantii Asia-Pacific Equity Multi-Strategy Fund crowned with Best Asian Hedge Fund and Best Asian Multi-Strategy Fund award
The Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2015 concluded its 12th year at Capella Singapore on 22 May 2015. The event saw a crowd of 310 guests to witness this year's 98 top performing Asian hedge fund nominees for 2014.
Several new categories included this year were well received and recognised outstanding talent. With a total of 17 awards presented on the night, Segantii Asia-Pacific Equity Multi-Strategy Fund succeeded in attaining the coveted Best Asian Hedge Fund and Best Asian Multi-Strategy Fund award.
The May 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in funds of hedge funds.
Hedge funds edged higher in April to close at another record high, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gaining 0.93%. However, hedge funds underperformed underlying markets this month as the MSCI World Index gained 1.25%. Easy monetary policy in Japan and Europe continued to push regional equities into record territory, while US market volatility rose with increasing uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's timing of interest rate hikes and the outcome of the Greek talks.
Hedge funds posted their fourth consecutive month of gains returning 0.93% in April, while the MSCI World Index was up 1.25%. The NYSE Composite posted gains of 1.38% as of April, despite mediocre retail sales slump figures. Investor optimism fuelled by aggressive stimulus measures by the Chinese central bank is reflected in the strong climb of the CSI 300 Index closing the month of April with gains of 17.85%. With a continued equity rally in Japan headed by Japanese pension funds and further quantitative expansion by Bank of Japan, the Nikkei 225 closed April with gains of 1.63%. Meanwhile, in Europe, the 'Grexit' decision has yet to be made as talks towards averting the Greek government default are still in progress.
The global funds of hedge funds sector continued to face headwinds with total assets under management (AUM) of the industry in a steady decline since 2011. As of Q1 2015, the AUM of the funds of hedge funds sectors stands at US$505.9 billion managed by a total of 2,988 funds, having declined by roughly US$300 billion since their 2007 peak of US$808.7 billion.
Nabilah Annuar
Playing a role in the Islamic finance sector under the headings of structured products, treasury products and risk management, derivatives are financial assets that derive their value from the performance of another underlying entity such as an asset, interest rate or index. Common forms of derivatives include forwards, futures, options and swaps and they are widely used as a means of efficient hedging and for quick and easy access to a market. However, despite their widespread use in the conventional industry they remain a divisive topic in Islamic finance. A consensus of opinion among Shariah scholars regarding the validity of derivatives under the tenets of Islamic finance has yet to be reached, despite the growing volume of regulation assigned to this particular product.
John J. Sikora and Eric R. Swibel, Latham & Watkins LLP
The SEC signals continued scrutiny of asset management firms for all manner of violations — including technical violations first identified in exams. On February 26, Julie Riewe, the Co-Chief of the SEC's Asset Management Unit (AMU), delivered a speech to the IA Watch 17th Annual IA Compliance Conference that could fairly be described a "state of the unit" address. Titled "Conflicts, Conflicts Everywhere," Riewe's speech highlights the AMU's focus on what the SEC views as conflicts of interest in all shapes and sizes.
The April 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Asian hedge funds.
Hedge funds edged even higher in March to close at another record high, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gaining 0.78%, outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index fell 0.39%. Easy monetary policy in Japan and Europe continued to push regional equities into record territory, while US market volatility rose with increasing uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's timing of interest rate hikes and the outcome of the Greek talks.
Hedge funds reported their third consecutive month of gains, returning 0.78% and outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index finished the month down 0.39%. Global equity markets performance was mixed, with overall gains seen in Europe and Japan while US equity markets retreated following weaker durables data signalling that perhaps the stronger dollar is finally beginning to bite into the US economic recovery. Although expected, the Federal Reserve made headlines during the month by dropping the word 'patience' from its statement during the month, opening up the possibility of an interest rate hike as soon as June but simultaneously reassuring investors that any rise would be gradual.
The Asian hedge fund industry has kept up a steady pace of growth and returns comparable to that seen over the same period last year, with modest February year-to-date gains of 1.64%. Total assets under management (AUM) increased by US$3.5 billion largely supported by performance-based gains, bringing the total size of the Asian hedge fund industry to US$164.2 billion managed by a population of 1,382 hedge funds.
Qato Capital is an Australian-based alternative funds management group backed by single family office, Larkfield Funds Management. The Market Neutral Long/Short Fund is managed via an objective, consistent and replicable process utilising Qato Capital's proprietary 'Q-Score' methodology. The Q-Score process is fundamentally based, evaluating improving and deteriorating fundamentals within each business from a variety of financial metrics, such as valuation, growth, risk, quality, earnings & price.
Founded in 2003, EuroFin Asia Group is an independent specialty finance house offering investment opportunities across the capital structure spectrum, with a focus on real economy businesses and is located in Singapore and Geneva. Managing open-ended and bespoke credit funds since 2006, EuroFin Asia Group finances a combined portfolio of approximately 100 real-economy companies in the commodity & natural resources sectors across Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East.
With 25 years experience in trade finance, structured finance and commodities trading, get a flavour of commodity trade finance with Christian Stauffer, CEO at Eurofin Asia Group on how the structural aspects of financial trading funds offer growing opportunities in the Asian banking ecosystem despites the regulations most recently brought by Basel III.
James Anderson, Stephen G. Sims, Gregory P. Norman and Thomas J. Kim, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
New rules effective from today in the U.K. are likely to have material impact on the tax treatment of payments by a fund to its U.K.-based management executives and service providers. The rules cover many areas of fund manager taxation that previously have not been specifically legislated for in the U.K. Given the haste with which the new rules were constructed and passed into law, it is not surprising that many situations are now being analysed with a degree of concern, in particular where the rules have had some unexpected, and in some cases, potentially negative effects.
The March 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in North American hedge funds.
Hedge funds edged even higher in February to close at another record high, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gaining 1.57%, though underperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index gained 5.47% after equities surged higher during the month. A return of investor risk appetite and easy monetary policy pushed equities into record territory, while volatility faded away with investors gaining further confidence in the market's strength.
Hedge funds extended their gains in the second month of 2015, returning 1.57%, although falling behind underlying markets as the MSCI World Index was up 5.47%. Global equity markets rose in unison during February with a return of investor risk appetite as the market downplayed fears of contagion from a possible 'Grexit'; further supported by accommodative monetary policies from central banks around the world. Volatility faded away along with increased investor confidence and rising equity markets with the CBOE VIX falling from 20.97 to 13.34.
North American hedge funds recorded excellent growth over the past 13 months despite a slowdown in the pace of expansion since the second half of 2014, raising the region's share of assets under management (AUM) by another US$93.8 billion to approximately two thirds of the global hedge fund industry. As of January 2015, the total AUM of the North American hedge fund industry is closing in on the US$1.45 trillion mark and stands at US$1.447 trillion managed by a total of 5,267 hedge funds.
Launched on 1 July 2014, GCI Systematic Macro Fund has delivered triple-digit return as of the end of February 2015. Taking into account the performance of the managed account which employs the same strategy was started on 3 February in the same year, it has attained 167% as of the end of February 2015. Its fund manager Kyo Yamamoto reveals the fund's strategy which is a fully quant model-based, and dynamically takes on long/short positions in liquid FX and listed financial futures around the globe.
Jeremy Leifer, Yuval Tal and Lynn Chan, Proskaeur Rose LLP
The Hong Kong government has announced in its latest budget a planned extension of the existing offshore funds tax exemption to bring offshore private equity funds investing in or through Hong Kong, within its scope. The scope of the amendment will not only bring private companies within the exemption, but will also include SPVs which may be Hong Kong incorporated provided they are owned by an offshore person. This is a significant and welcome development for private equity funds investing in or through Hong Kong (typically into China) that will put private equity funds on a par with hedge funds when investing in Hong Kong. It is expected that the government will introduce the draft legislation in the first half of 2015.
Pierre Oberlé, ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry)
Conventional asset management has seen impressive growth over the last few decades and funds have become a well-established financial product. However, Shariah compliant asset management remains a niche within conventional asset management. Why is Islamic asset management, Pierre Oberlé asks, still small and how can it further develop?
The February 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in Islamic funds.
Hedge funds were off to a strong start in 2015, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gaining 1.29%, outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index fell 0.41% over concerns about a lack of global demand and Greece's debt problems. This atmosphere of uncertainty and central bank activity contributed to heightened market volatility, which picked up in the first trading month of the year. US equities witnessed their largest loss since January 2014, underperforming global markets significantly as concerns over the strong US dollar and declining growth overseas weighed in on regional markets despite the strong economic picture in the US.
Hedge funds started 2015 on a good note, gaining 1.29% and outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index slipped 0.41%. Global equity markets displayed mixed performance in January as the economic picture remained weak with fears mounting about a lack of global demand and high sovereign debt burdens. Volatility also rose as central bank actions dominated the markets during the month, with the CBOE VIX Index rising from 19.2 to 20.97 amid this atmosphere of uncertainty.
Islamic finance plays a key role in the global economy, covering the financial needs of the currently underserved Muslim population. With Muslims forming a quarter of the world's population, this is potentially a very large market, yet less than 1% of financial assets are Shariah-compliant. Indeed, there appears to be a clear supply imbalance and the Islamic fund industry has been growing steadily over the years to accommodate this demand. While it does not seem likely to have reached a peak, the industry is projected to grow significantly larger driven by a younger generation of Muslims who are more open towards investing in financial assets, and also by wider increases in productivity and prosperity.
Neil Grayson and Mike Johnson, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Shareholder activism has increased significantly over the past several years, and many companies who once believed they were too small to attract the attention of activist shareholders more and more frequently find themselves in the middle of a proxy contest or responding to shareholder proposals, among other things.
Rehan Huda, Amana Canada Holdings
Though relatively underdeveloped compared to some other Western jurisdictions, namely the UK and the
US, Islamic finance is making small but steady strides in the Canadian market. Rehan Huda discusses the
correlation between the growth in size and affluence of the Canadian Muslim community and growth in the level of observance, leading to more vocal demand for Islamic fi nancial products and services.
Maurice Allen, Brenda A. Coleman, Michael Kazakevich, W. Jane Rogers, Andrew Howard and Paola Bahari, Ropes & Gray LLP
Week two of the new year marked a significant step in the development of the European Private Placement Market. The Loan Market Association (LMA) launched template documents for use in European private placement transactions. The development of standardised documentation will improve the visibility and perception of the product and might provide the European private placement market with the potential to grow, in time, into a notable competitor to the US market.
The January 2015 Eurekahedge Report contains qualitative and quantitative analyses on the industry's assets flows and performance over the past month, with a special feature on key trends in global hedge funds.
Hedge funds finished 2014 up 4.46%, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gaining another 0.14%, outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index fell 0.80% in December after equities retreated from their intra-month heights. Further steep falls in oil prices and fears of a global slowdown contributed to an atmosphere of uncertainty, which caused volatility to pick up in the final trading month of the year as the market traded in a choppy sideways manner.
Hedge funds rounded up the final month of 2014 in positive territory, up 0.14%, outperforming underlying markets as the MSCI World Index lost 0.80%. Global equity markets largely traded sideways to end December in negative territory, fuelled by further steep falls in oil prices and fears of a global slowdown. Volatility also picked up in the final trading month of the year amid the atmosphere of uncertainty - reflected in the CBOE VIX Index which rose 44.04% to 19.2 during the month of December. Most of the salient macroeconomic themes from November maintained their relevance going into December; mainly the fall in oil prices and the impact of divergent central bank policies.
Global hedge funds have maintained a steady pace of growth building upon the strong gains seen in 2013, with new investor allocation activity totalling US$40.8 billion in the first eleven months of 2014. Combined with excellent performance-based gains of US$76.5 billion delivered by hedge fund managers, this puts the current assets under management (AUM) of the industry at US$2.13 trillion – another new high.
India focused hedge funds have posted spectacular returns in 2014 against the backdrop of rising domestic equity markets, and a renewed sense of confidence in the Indian economy which is being led by Narendra Modi. Hedge funds investing with an Indian mandate have topped the performance tables in 2014 and in this special section of The Eurekahedge Report, we ask some of the top performing Indian hedge fund managers about their winning themes during the year, in addition to investor allocation activity and the key macroeconomic themes which they will be watching out for in 2015.
Gen2 Partners (Gen2) is one of the leaders in customised Asian Hedge Funds for Institutional Investors and Family Offices, in addition to being a trusted partner to help manage investors' exposure to Asia across all Asian alternative strategies.
Dr. Matthäus Den Otter, Carnegie Fund Services
Switzerland has always been an attractive and relatively easily accessible market for the distribution of foreign funds. As at end-November 2014, the total volume of funds registered for sale to retail investors (including institutional share classes) amounted to more than CHF 850 billion. This is not the total market picture, however, as according to the Swiss National Bank, at the end of 2014 another approximately CHF 800 billion have been privately placed into securities accounts of Swiss and foreign private HNWI''s and institutional clients held with banks in Switzerland.
Patrick Colegrave and Joanna Hossack, Harneys
Enormous, diverse, rich in resources but historically underserved and overlooked by the financial services sector, Africa has a Muslim population of over 400 million. A nascent Islamic finance industry is gradually emerging across the continent, invigorated by the strengthening of economic links and increased trade between Africa and the rest of the world. – with the Middle East especially playing an important role in bringing vital investment into rapidly developing countries. Patrick Colegrave and Joanna Hossack look at the current climate for the industry, and how this can continue and increase in the coming years.
Bradley Berman, Lloyd S. Harmetz, Anna T. Pinedo, Jeremy C. Jennings-Mares and Peter J. Green Morrison & Foerster LLP
Last year at about this time in December, we were still working our way through the final Volcker Rule. A year has passed and we are still attempting to understand the exceptions that may be available in connection with hedging of exposures arising in connection with the issuance of structured products. We anticipate that there will be additional regulatory guidance on the Volcker Rule. In fact, in their public statements, Federal Reserve representatives have alluded to possible changes relating to the metrics and compliance policy requirements.


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a brody Sep 2, 2012 5:32 AM
in response to pjonesCET1
There is no such thing as a Powerbook Pro. Apple changed the Mac names from Powerbook (no Pro in the name) to MacBook Pro as the name of the top of the line notebook computers in 2006. And some early notebooks in 2006 were just called Powerbook. The label under the screen will tell you what you have. Regardless, Mountain Lion won't work on a MacBook Pro older than 2007. That's what Pondini was getting at. Had nothing to do with the oldest MacBook Pro. The oldest MacBook Pro can't run Lion, let alone Mountain Lion. Read this tip on the minimum requirements for Lion:
and Mountain Lion:
a brody Sep 2, 2012 5:36 AM
in response to a brody
The oldest Mac Pro as Pondini says, the desktop tower that will run Mountain Lion was made in 2008. All Mac Pro desktop towers can run Lion.
Keith Doherty3 Sep 2, 2012 6:28 AM
in response to MHaddon
There are three differing things going on with the ML support or lack off
Mac Pro 1.1 and 2.1 models have efi32 and can't boot the kernel in 64bit bit mode.
ML is fully 64bit and these two machines are stuck even through they can run 64bit processes and programmes.
Regrettably the onboard rom chip is soldered on and not upgradible, however there "may" be a way to simulate EFI64 out there on the web.
Its somewhat difficult too follow and I would never recommend it on any system critical system !
Earlier Itel Core Duo are similarly 32bit and unsupported.
Sorry no work around for these that i know of.
Macboook Air and the Macbook Core 2 Duo models with integrated GMA graphics do not meet the required Open CL/GL standards for ML support.
Again there are work rounds for these machines on the web changing certain kext files and disabling system check files. Once again not recommended on system critical systems !
As is the way with Apple and there products they are at one of the points in time and in the Hardware/Software system development cycles - That is Total movement over to true 64bit and High Def graphic based computing.
Unlike the "darkside" they do not baulk at the idea if ending legacy support if necessary.
pjonesCET1 Sep 2, 2012 2:33 PM
in response to a brody
Your right It was PowerBook I have the 17" 1.67 GB with 2 GB memory with the non-glare screen and largest Hard drve a the time
pjonesCET1 Sep 2, 2012 2:36 PM
in response to a brody
I have the G4-500 version the newest OS is OSX.4.x (I believe it's 4.6 or 4.8-4.9 any way it's the latest version avaiable for that OS). It can not be used for anything later.
pjonesCET1 Sep 2, 2012 3:15 PM
in response to Keith Doherty3
when I updated to 8.1 one of the first updates was a ROm update for EFI64
BTW: I updated toMountain Lion.
Forced Time Machine to Update after I connected another external Drive and used CCCloner to created a bootable Clone of the Drive. the unmounted both. Took upstairs to my Cable modem and hooked up to Ethernet.
Took 45 minutes. So far I've only had to play with the fonts and repair permission. The only time I get thermal run away is when using Time machine to restore some fonts.
Office works Fine Acrobat works fine.
Even allowing computer to sleep (close lid and reopen) to a few more seconds to wake. But did.
I wnet into System Preserences and turn off items I was uninterested in I even unchecked the new item when you shut down to remember windows.
I did get three updates. One of which was a new EFI ROM upgrade. Even tat went without a hitch.
Andrew_to Sep 8, 2012 12:25 AM
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Apple is stupid for this. My 2007 mac pro is having issues and when i search people also with lion say that when they upgraded to mountain lion it fixed the same issue. So now im stuck with a dead computer. Bs.
pjonesCET1 Sep 8, 2012 9:40 AM
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Another thing I have noticed That applies to all applications that uses a Templates setup If you open a document (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages Numbers, keynote and thers that use a template setup) It opens the document, opens theplatewindow and opens a new Document at the same time.
Apple guidelines say That unless already created Document is opened the application is to open a new document or templates window. So this new thing is going against Apple's on guideline by opening original Document, Templates, and Blank document. Its mays though application open much slow and cause spinning Beach ball. once evrything is open then lighning fast.
venomlion Sep 13, 2012 11:01 PM
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Processor 2 x 3 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Memory 5 GB 667 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM
I was going to upgrade more RAM since I have 2 more slots. Now I am not going to bother since mountain lion won't work on my Mac Pro. Argggg.... whining here won't help, but I am doing it anyway.
tsom0001 Oct 14, 2012 8:19 PM
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If i wanted to purchase a new computer every other year i would have stuck with the old windows computers. Switched to apple for it's ability to use over years( not just a few). So what i buy a new computer now and in a year or 2 they do the same thing.
Hey new opperating system 10.10 little bitty kitty time to buy a new computer because all you loyal customers none of the old computers can handle it and we want more money. Sincerly with love Apple.
No thanx apple going to see what the Microsoft Surface has to offer.
Brenman2 Nov 4, 2012 7:55 AM
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Now I'm really glad tht I never upgraded to Lion, now knowing that Apple will not support my Black 2008 13" MacBook (2.4 Ghz Intel Core Duo 2) with future updates. MacBook4,1. I can still run programs that I used on my old 12" 2004 PowerBook G4. Apple used to be about backwards compatibility and now your computer will be obsolete when it's 4 years old. Insanity!!! Still rocking Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
pjonesCET1 Nov 4, 2012 12:32 PM
in response to Brenman2
Wish Ihad stayed with Snow Leopard (OSX.6.8). Since switching to Mountain Lion (OSX.8.2) I have problems with the Finder quiting or slow come up. I had a Crash I ran down to a component in Login from "Box" even now while finder doesn't crash its low to come up
artrabbit Dec 6, 2012 7:06 PM
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Well, they're messing around with us now.
I used to be a die hard MacHead, but now, I'm starting to really hate the latest hardware AND software. So much now is uncompatable and full of glitches (the Mac minis are absoutely HORRIBLE! Every day, I have dozens of issues with them in our classroom!).
I can't help but believe that profit is out-weighing quality--something that I had once loved and marveled about Apple seems to be no more.
C'est la vie... Caveat emptor
Que triste..
artrabbit Dec 6, 2012 7:07 PM
in response to tsom0001
Yep, glad to see I'm not the only one who see's it. Sad to see as well...
artrabbit Dec 6, 2012 7:12 PM
in response to venomlion
It helps. We once faithful, loyal MacHeads are sending a message that we are not going to be the loyal, trusting life-long customers that we once thought we would be.
Apple, are you paying attention?
We're MAD AS **** AND NOT GOING TO BUY ANYTHING (once it was enthusiastically, EVERTHING) ANY MORE!
Gee, let's maybe rethink our (long-term?) bussiness ethos.


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Hi Julian, yes I think that my aim was to try and update it for new mark-up languages and recent major algorithmic changes within Google.
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