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Alternative investment fund managers (aifm) directive

Switzerland ponders regulatory changes to hedge fund industry as reaction to EU’s AIFM directive

Switzerland’s hedge fund industry may face more regulation and oversight because of a revamp of the country’s Collective Investment Securities Act (Cisa). Few are expected to leave as a result.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2012secure

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Debate on hedge fund domicile continues as managers find alternative solutions

Despite the noise about hedge funds redomiciling as a result of the EU's AIFM directive, transfers of funds are scarce. Managers are instead opting to set up parallel or master/feeder structures.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012secure

Audio: Hedge fund managers need to pay closer attention to details of regulation to avoid compliance pitfalls

Hedge funds need to pay more attention to the fine detail of regulation of the industry. The in-house general counsel or chief operating officer needs to keep on top of laws to avoid non-compliance.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012 | screening image

European fund managers concerned over increased non-financial risks from AIFM directive

Non-financial risks may be increasing in Europe, according to a survey of the fund management industry. Non-financial risk priorities for respondents are transparency, information and governance.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Apr 2012

Sponsored survey: Hedge funds and FoHFs see risk management as a top priority for the future

Risk is a top priority for European fund managers that are concerned with increasing regulatory compliance and investor demands for more robust operational systems

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Apr 2012

European hedge fund managers expect risk management to be priority in wake of legislation

Risk management is set to play an increasing role with European fund managers, according to an online survey conducted by Omgeo, the post-trade operations specialist, and Hedge Funds Review.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Apr 2012secure

Gibraltar law change aimed at attracting hedge funds

Changes to the experienced investor fund rules in Gibraltar could trigger interest in the state as a location for hedge fund managers and companies, attracting redomiciles and start-up funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Apr 2012secure

Hedge fund optimism going into the second quarter needs reality check

European Commission meddling with the AIFM directive could be bad news for Europe’s managers and investors while the US Jobs Act opens a window to freer hedge fund marketing.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Apr 2012secure

European Commission shocks hedge funds with decision to implement AIFM as regulation

The latest draft of the EU AIFM directive has been leaked, prompting an unofficial consultation over changes to several key points and accusations that the European Commission ignored Esma's advice.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Apr 2012secure

Video: Challenges and opportunities emanate from regulation: a sponsored Q&A

Marina Lewin, global head of business development at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the international hedge fund industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Mar 2012 | screening imagesecure

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