Corey Ribotsky (NIR Group)

NIR Group Names New Portfolio Head:David Ratzker

David Ratzker, newly appointed as a head portfolio manager by Corey Ribotsky of the NIR Group, will head up the structured equity investments strategies. Included among the many public companies that have raised capital through these specialized structures are PNC, SunTrust, DryShips, AMR Corp and Zions Bancorp.

Before coming on board at NIR Ratzker was at Yorkville Advisors. In his capacity there he structured over $300 million of private equity transactions on behalf of publicly traded corporations. These companies represented a wide variety of sectors of industry; including energy, clean technology, and telecommunications.

Mr. Ratzker is also a member of the Finance Committee at the American Council on Renewable Energy. He is a graduate of Yeshiva University with a Bachelor of Science.

Corey Ribotsky Appoints New Head of Structured Equity Investments

 David Ratzker was named as a new portfolio manager at the NIR Group, an alternative investment firm.  Ratzker will be reporting to the Managing Member and Head Portfolio Manager, Corey Ribotsky. NIR manages a large variety of investment strategies, including direct equity investments, commodities and real estate. Ratzker will head NIR’s structured equity investments.

Ratzker’s responsibilities will include overseeing equity investments in publicly traded companies. The goal of these portfolios are to give the issuers faster access to capital as well as other increased control and flexibility of the issuance of capital.

Corey Ribotsky Appoints David Ratzker

Explaining the new appointment of David Ratzker as the new head of NIR’s structured equity investments, Corey Ribotsky said, “With Bank of America recently raising over 13 billion though a similar structure, it is clear that this is the best environment for this strategy that I have seen in 15 years. David is uniquely qualified and we are confident he will identify attractive investment opportunities.” Ratzker responded, “I’m excited to join a pioneer in the direct investment space and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”

Head of NIR Group in Singapore:Shoham Cohen

Shoham Cohen, the managing director for Asia operations and manager of the new Singapore office of the NIR Group, has already been working in Asia for almost eight years. As the managing director he will be working for Corey Ribotsky, the managing partner and head portfolio manager of the NIR Group. He plans on helping the NIR Group, the U.S. based investment firm, to find strategic investment partners all throughout Asia, with a special focus on Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong.

Before coming on board at NIR, Cohen was the managing director of the Superfund Group. He was a managed futures manager for the Superfund Group, as well having responsibility for business development and expansion in the Asian sector.  While he was with the Superfund Group Cohen established their headquarters in Hong Kong.  He also opened additional offices in Tokyo, Sidney as well as Singapore.

Before joining Superfund Cohen was the director of Innovation Fund which is a fund of hedge funds headquartered in the Cayman Islands.

Singapore Welcomes the NIR Group

The NIR Group, a U.S. based alternative investment firm which is managed by Corey Ribotsky, has opened a new office in Singapore under the management of Shoham Cohen. Specializing in a wide variety of investment strategies, including direct equity, commodities, real estate and structured finance, NIR is optimistic that their Singapore office will help them reach their goals in Asia. Cohen, who is the managing director for Asian operations, believes that there are a large number of excellent opportunities in Asia. The investment community is constantly looking for alternative investments which can provide dependable absolute returns, as well as having the advantage of being non-correlated.

NIR Group Helps Build Homes for Working Families in New York City

As one of the many supporters of Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC, Corey Ribotsky of the NIR Group, Roslyn, NY, believes that helping hard working families of New York City to thrive by owning decent, safe and affordable homes not only helps those families, but helps all of New York to be a great city for everyone.

Hedge Funds for Habitat gives the hedge fund industry a chance to “maximize their return-on-investment in human capital” by building homes for deserving families that otherwise could not afford secure new homes.

Hedge Funds Invest in Human Capital in New York City

Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC is an organization that brings together firms that invest in hedge funds, such as the NIR Group with Habitat for Humanity of New York City to help working families purchase and own their own homes.

Corey Ribotsky, the Managing Member of the NIR Group of Roslyn, NY along with Stuart Feffer of Hedge Funds for Habitat, believe that helping the hard working families of New York City, such as teachers, subway workers, police officers, hospital aides, orderlies, and so many others who help New York continue to run smoothly day in and day out strengthens our city as a whole, and makes New York a better place to live for everyone.

Corey Ribotsky Teams with Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Homes

Corey Ribotsky, Managing Member of the NIR Group of Roslyn, NY, is a supporter of the organization “Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC.” This charitable organization is a partnership with hedge fund firms located in New York City and Habitat for Humanity. Their goal is to help families living in New York City purchase homes which, without help, even though they are working, would otherwise not be able to afford.

The philosophy of the hedge fund managers who participate in this venture understand that investing in “human capital” is the key to the success of the hedge fund industry as well as the success of their city, New York.

Corey Ribotsky Discusses New Investment Strategies

Due to the slowing down of the economy in the middle of 2008, Corey Ribotsky’s advice was sought- after by Entrepreneur magazine on the issue of investing in PIPES, private investments in public equities. According to the July, 2008 issue of “Entrepreneur Magazine”, entitled “Terms of Endearment”, and transactions in PIPES have become more mainstream as the economy in general is slowing down. But Ribotsky, the managing member of The NIR Group advises caution when proceeding with investments of this genre.

Corey Ribotsky Exec Producer of 'American Cannibal:The Road to Reality'

Corey Ribotsky, head portfolio manager of the NIR Group out of Roslyn, NY, has branched out into the glittery world of movie making. He is one of the executive producers of the highly acclaimed 2007 film “American Cannibal.” This documentary was begun in 2004 when the filmmakers set into motion the production of a reality-TV show in order to explore all the issues involved in creating this unique, modern phenomenon. But this is not just another reality-TV show, but the “ultimate, ultimate” reality-TV show. 

Filmmakers Perry Grebin and Michael Nigro spent over two and a half years on this project in order to demonstrate the American insatiable appetite for entertainment and expose the unlimited hunger Americans have for their “celebrity-driven” culture. This documentary is a “must-see” for anyone interested in understanding current trends in American society and culture.