Hans Sicat gets third term and promises new investment vehicles for the Philippine bourse in the coming year.

Being Einhorned is a new term in financial circles. Very few hedge fund managers receive as much hype and attention as David Einhorn would get with just a simple interview.

Shareholders vote for acceptance of TPG offer. In an announcement today by Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. , it was disclosed that its stockholders have voted to accept the earlier disclosed merger agreement with associates of TPG.

SEC Commissioner Gallagher says one cannot outsource their fiduciary duties. According to a high ranking US securities regulator, lawmakers should review the role that advisory firms play during corporate regulations and determine if regulatory measures are necessary to allow them greater roles during the process.

Vikram Pandit, the former CEO of Citigroup would be part of the JM Financial management team to grow the business.

Elliott Management withdraws proxy fight with three board seats on the Hess board prior to elections.

Erste Group Bank has confirmed the ability to pay off state bailout funds but did not provide a schedule for the same.

Novartis, through its spokesperson, reiterates its statement that it is not interested in bidding for Actavis.

Elliott Management urges change in policies and management in NetApp. Elliott Management purchased shareholdings in NetApp Inc and true to its activist hedge fund nature, the firm is moving the company to change its board and look for ways to increase shareholder value.

NBGI Private Equity signs Tim Kelly as its second board member for its Senior Industry Advisory Board.