Opalesque launches A SQUARE Interactive – A forum exclusive to the world’s savviest asset allocators

Opalesque launches A SQUARE Interactive – A forum exclusive to the world’s savviest asset allocators   Zurich, July 14 2009: Leading financial publisher Opalesque launches A SQUARE Interactive as a new exclusive service to its A SQUARE (“Alternative Alternatives”) research portal. A SQUARE Interactive has been designed as an idea incubator and forum that addresses … Read more

How pensions are funded

What are pensions In 1889 Germany started guaranteeing its elders payment for their old age. In those days the state paid a monthly stipend to citizens over the age of 65.  Since average lifespan in those days was 40-50 years, there were very few beneficieries and pensions were not a significant outlay for national treasuries. … Read more

Leading Alternatives Publisher Opalesque Adds Free Daily Real Estate Publication

New York, September 29, 2008 — Opalesque(Hedge Fund News), the world’s largest subscription-based publisher on alternative investments, has launched a free, daily publication covering the global real estate markets.  The new “Opalesque Real Estate Briefings” follow the popular Opalesque “Briefing” format and offer a quick and complete oversight on real estate, important news related to … Read more