Roger Ehrenberg Articles

An Open Letter to the Next U.S. President

Dear Mr. President: It has been my view for quite some time that the U.S. is in pretty bad shape...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jul 09, 2008 - in Economy

Straight-talk on FAS 157: Blackstone and their Banker Buddies Have it Wrong

There have been some rumblings over the past several months about accounting rules being a key contributor to the...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jul 03, 2008 - in Economy

Anschutz as Icarus: Flying too Close to the Sun

The variable prepaid forward contract, without question one of the most popular transactions on corporate and high...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jun 10, 2008 - in Economy

Bank Holding Company Stockholders: Even Greater Dilution Awaits

During my years as a derivatives and capital structuring professional, I spent a lot of time...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jun 08, 2008 - in Economy

Yes Ben, the Dollar Does Matter

The weak dollar has been a source of much consternation, at least for me, over the past year...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jun 05, 2008 - in Economy

Hedge Fund Fees and Liquidity - Setting it Straight

The current fallout associated with DB Zwirn is causing a renewed focus on both mark-to-market practices and, by...
by Roger Ehrenberg - Jun 02, 2008 - in Economy

(Economic) Reality Bites

I generally write about the economy and the markets from my little ivory tower, throwing stones, feeling frustrated...
by Roger Ehrenberg - May 27, 2008 - in Economy

The Inevitable Growth of Derivatives Exchanges

The World Of Derivatives Has Changed Derivatives exchanges for the trading,...
by Roger Ehrenberg - May 25, 2008 - in Economy

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