Regulation from the US and EU will impact on hedge funds. Barclays Capital has plans to leverage its acquisition of Lehman’s North American prime brokerage business. Ucits hedge funds explained.

Joanne Harris, senior reporter at Hedge Funds Review, looks at the implications of the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the latest developments concerning the European Union alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive.

In an interview with Barclays Capital, Hedge Funds Review looks at how the bank is looking to capitalise on its acquisition of Lehman Brothers to expand its offering to become a global top-tier prime broker for hedge funds. Custody services are something BarCap is also eyeing.

An in-depth look at Ucits hedge funds examines the main jurisdictions of Ireland, Luxembourg and Malta as well as funds of Ucits hedge funds, platforms, fund administration, exchange traded funds and structured products.