Graal - Fondmarknandes Hedge fund of the year

The low risk Graal hedge fund was appointed the Swedish Hedge fund of
the year by Fondmarknaden.se.

Private Equity for 2007

There is no question that Private Equity remains in the spotlight, and
most market observers believe that the pace of accusations will remain
high, partly due to high cash holding for large companies and partly
because of high liquidity in private equity funds. Perhaps the bubble
is brewing and lets see how Private Equity actually performs in a
severe bear stock market (which of course may never happen again...).

Brummer belives that the Stock Market is still cheap

The founder of Brummer and Partners, Patrik Brummer states in an interview with DI.se that he believes that the European stock markets still are fundamentally cheap. Among other things he also states the the market has become more competitive and is harder to generate outstanding returns today as there is higher competition for the same opportunities. Risk taken has also been lower, partially as an effect of lower opportunities and larger size of the funds.

Kullberg & Spiik vs FI - the battle goes on

The juridical fight between Kullberg and Spiik moves on, DI and HedgeNordic reports that the have managed to assemble some 500 retail investors in their continued fight against the Swedish Financial Regulators (Finansinspektionen). The first round in the court is to take place on Monday, it will sure be an interesting fight where among other a former senior employee of the regulator have joined the K&S side.