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.”
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June 2009
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June 23, 2009
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.
June 15, 2009
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.
June 08, 2009
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.
June 03, 2009
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.
