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Audio: Third-party litigation funding finds favour with hedge funds
Third-party funding of commercial litigation is a growing business area where hedge funds have been present for some time. Now commercial claims are beginning to be taken seriously as an asset class
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 | 
Legal services find boost in registrations as Malta enhances its reputation as a hedge fund jurisdiction
Malta continues to attract start-up managers but is also attractive for hedge funds with more esoteric strategies as well as Swiss managers and other mid-sized funds looking for a European Union base....
Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011
Hedge fund investment using managed accounts and customised vehicles expected to continue in 2012
Law firm Seward & Kissel, involved in setting up the first hedge fund, sees a trend towards direct investment by large asset allocators through managed accounts or other bespoke vehicles.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Offshore legal counsel has larger role in post 2008 hedge fund world
Closer scrutiny of documents and more negotiation around the terms of the vehicles being offered by hedge fund managers has meant a larger role being played by offshore legal counsel.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Vote of confidence for providers in results from service provider rankings 2011
Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Their role has become even more central as increased regulation and risk controls take centre stage.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Non-US MF Global clients caught in cross-border collateral trap
Omnibus structure meant clearing clients of MF Global outside the US were asked to double up on collateral payments. Use of the structure for OTC markets is now in doubt.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011
Hedge Funds Review launches first service provider rankings
Hedge Funds Review is compiling its first service provider rankings list, giving hedge fund and fund of hedge funds managers as well as investors a chance to rate service providers.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Oct 2011
SFO drops probe into Weavering Capital
The Serious Fraud Office has closed the case file as there is no reasonable prospect of conviction. Magnus Peterson said an appeal would be launched against the August 26 Cayman verdict.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Sep 2011
Cayman court holds hedge fund directors liable for ‘wilful neglect'
Cayman Islands grand court verdict clarifies the duties of hedge fund directors and slaps $111 million fine on directors of failed Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2011
Withdrawal from eurozone is a possible but extreme measure, says EU official
Market turmoil and sovereign debt crisis have encouraged speculation about a possible disintegration of the eurozone or the departure of one or more members – something institutionally complex.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Aug 2011
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