SFC Associates

SFC Announces New Research on the Valuation of Hedge Fund Companies

Philip Deely — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:13:23 +0000

SFC, a leader in analysis of complex financial instruments and structures has released a new White Paper on the valuation of hedge fund companies. “A Methodology for Hedge Fund Valuation,” by SFC President Ezra Zask, author of All About Hedge Funds (Second Edition), highlights the complex science behind SFC’s fast-growing practice providing hedge fund management company valuation services.

The paper updates and expands Zask’s seminal paper “Hedge Funds: A Methodology for Hedge Fund Valuation” published in the Journal of Alternative Investments in the Winter Issue of 2000. The revised paper includes the insights of valuation expert Dr. Donald May on strategies for avoiding partnership disputes by defining clearly defining both the terms of management partnership, and determining possible terminal valuations of the partnership in advance.

The updated methodology was authored by Ezra Zask and SFC analyst Amanuel Alemu.

Read the White Paper at www.sfcassociates.com/research

For more information about SFC’s hedge fund company valuation services, please contact info@sfcassociates.com

SFC Associates Releases White Paper on Libor Controversy

Philip Deely — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:55:51 +0000

In response to the growing number of clients inquiring about the controversy surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate or Libor, SFC has published a new White Paper entitled ”The Libor Scandal and Its Effects Explained.”

Authored by SFC’s President Ezra Zask and SFC analyst Ke Ma, the paper examines the mechanics of how this influential interest rate is traded, and surveys the early litigation cases which have emerged thus far. According to Ezra Zask, “the legal and regulatory implications of the Libor market is global in nature and will take years to resolve.”

To view a list of Libor-related cases filed as of March 13, 2013, please visit: LIBOR Cases As of 3_13_13

Read the White Paper at www.sfcassociates.com/research

All About Hedge Funds Published by McGraw-Hill

Philip Deely — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:54:59 +0000

All About Hedge Funds, Second Edition, has been published by McGraw-Hill. Authored by Ezra Zask.

This comprehensive introduction to hedge funds tells investors and industry professionals everything they need to know about the subject in easy-to-understand English. All About Hedge Funds includes discussion of the opportunities and risks in popular strategies, including long-short equity, global macro and fixed income as well as leverage, derivatives, short selling and other tools of the trade. Read the full press release here.

Media Contact: Mitch Ackles, Hedge Fund PR, 646-657-9230, Mitch@HedgeFundPR.net

Ezra Zask to Speak at NYU Hedge Fund Conference

Philip Deely — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:07:30 +0000

Ezra Zask, President of SFC Associates and author of All About Hedge Funds, Second Edition, will join Nobel Laureate Robert Engle, JP Morgan Asset Management’s Paul Zummo, Whitney Tilson of T2 Partners, and NYU’s John Liew at the Second Annual Stern Hedge Fund Association Conference. The event, titled “Whats Next? Generating Alpha in a Low Growth Environment” will be held on March 8th. More information can be found here. More information can be found here: http://ow.ly/hR6XH

SFC President Ezra Zask in Bloomberg News

Philip Deely — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:35:36 +0000

SFC President Ezra Zask quoted by Bloomberg News on how Citigroup gave away $100 million in free equity to Vikram Pandit’s former Old Lane colleagues in the spin off of CCA:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-21/citigroup-said-to-give-cca-managers-75-stake-in-funds-for-free.html

SFC Associates Expands Hedge Fund Litigation Expertise with New Affiliates

jimspieler — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:35:12 +0000

SFC Associates expands its hedge fund-related litigation capabilities with the addition of new affiliates Hugh Cohen and Leon Metzger.

For additional information, please visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9554704.htm.

SFC Associates Expands Structured Products Expertise With New Affiliates

jimspieler — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:55:11 +0000

SFC Associates announces the addition of affiliates Chi Lee, Robert Maroney and Professor Chester Spatt, expanding its structured products and mortgage-related securities capabilities.

For additional information, please visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9518803.htm.

New Principals, Serge Cherny and David M. Lehman II, Join SFC Associates

jimspieler — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:02:12 +0000

SFC Associates is continuing its expansion with the hiring of two senior-level employees, Serge Cherny and David M. Lehman II.

Serge and David combine the hands-on experience and academic rigor that have come to define SFC Associates. With the addition of Serge and David to the team, SFC Associates continues to enhance its capabilities in key financial disciplines and ensure unparalleled service to its clients.

For additional information, please visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9417123.htm.

SFC Associates Has Moved Its New York Office

jimspieler — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:26:03 +0000

SFC Associates is excited to announce its recent move into the Graybar Building, located directly adjacent to Grand Central. The New York office’s new address is 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 920, New York, New York. For additional information go to http://sfcassociates.com/contact.

Ezra Zask to speak at 2011 Private Banking Latin America Conference

jimspieler — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:39:24 +0000

Ezra Zask, Founder and President of SFC Associates, will be a featured speaker at the 2011 Private Banking Latin America Conference on November 16, 2011 at the Four Seasons in Miami.

Private Banking Latin America is a three day conference dedicated to tackling investment and operational challenges for private banking in Latin America. Mr. Zask will be speaking at the panel “Hedge fund opportunities and Latin investors.” For more information about the conference go to: www.terrapinn.com/pblatam.