Are Subsidized Netbooks Bad News for Open Networks?

AT&T’s plan to offer subsidized netbooks for (and more, depending on which model the subscriber opts for) raises interesting questions. The most basic is what means to the open access debate.  As the name implies, open access is the ability of customers to link any device that passes technical muster to a carrier’s network. Verizon … Read more

Can Private Alternative Investments Hedge Against Equity Based Hedge Funds

I recently spoke at the World Alternative Investment Summit in Niagara, Canada and for such a prestigious, well organized event, I was somewhat surprised by the lack of attendance and the overall mood of the conference. We all know that times are tough for hedge funds right now, but the numbers don’t speak as loudly … Read more

Consumer advisory Council

The consumer advisory group is an online research group. This online research group has consumers who share their thoughts and views about products and services. The participants are normal consumers who can freely share their thoughts and opinions about the products they use daily. The participants have to first register to the network. The registered participants … Read more

How to Invest in Alternative Asset Classes

Alternatives like private equity, commodities and real estate may be somewhat familiar to investors. Others, like hedge funds, managed futures, and “distressed” securities are more recent and may not be as well-known. Alternatives are not for investors who have had no previous experience with them, or who are accustomed to making less complex investment decisions. … Read more