According to a SEC release this morning (and every other financial news agency), major hedge funds, banks and other financial institutional were caught in a Ponzi scheme of epic proportions.  While it is hard to believe that such large groups were blindsighted by this, it does showcase the fact that fraud can happen to even sophisticated investors and that hedge fund due diligence (an ongoing due diligence) is absolutely required.  The SEC release is reprinted below. Continue reading →