The hedge fund industry -- The service providers -- Hedge fund structures -- Hedge fund accounting -- ERISA, UBTI, and off-shore funds -- Marketing and capital raising -- Why the back office matters -- The launch -- Perception versus reality

"The book on hedge fund basics, completely updated to reflect today's post-crisis industry The hedge fund industry has been reeling in the wake of recent Ponzi schemes and insider trading scandals as well as the loss of billions of dollars in assets under management due to fund closures. Getting...

In 2002, Einhorn spoke publicly about Allied Capital--a leader in the private finance industry--presenting it as an excellent short opportunity. Einhorn describes the incredible events that followed his speech and how Allied and the investment community attacked him to protect the company--and...