Jason Konior – Giving to the Arts

jason konior is a New York patron of the Arts ClubThe National Arts Club is a unique and amazing location that was founded in 1898 by Charles de Kay.  Located in the beautiful Tilden Mansion in New York at 15 Gramercy Park, the National Art Club has a stunning location to feature beautiful works.

Receiving support from esteemed patrons such as Jason Konior and many others, the National Arts Club hosts interesting and inspiring programs including art unveilings, award dinners, film screenings and more.  In addition, they work to foster young artists by awarding scholarships to young artists, writers and singers.

IPOs from BRICs

According to recent data from Thomson Reuters, Jason Konior’s New York firm Absolute Fund Advisors, has its investment offerings pointed in the right direction.  Konior and others have been focusing much of their attention on IPO’s from BRICs including Brazil, India and China.

Last year, IPOs from these locations raised a total of $63 bn.  This accounted for more than 90% of emerging market offerings last year.  The world’s largest IPO last year, in 2009, was from the Brazilian subsidiary of Banco Santander.

So far this year, January was a record month for BRIC economy issues.  IPO’s in Brazil, India and China accounted for 76% of global activity.