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US regulators step up hedge fund investigations

Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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Audio: Hedge fund investors warned of pitfalls of share class restrictions

Hedge fund share class restrictions may have unintended consequences, research suggests. Fund flow affects future performance, a fall of up to 5.6% was observed in funds where there were outflows.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | screening image

Malta special report 2011/2012: the one to watch

Malta continues to grow its hedge fund business as financial services overall gain depth and breadth with additional service providers and professionals basing themselves in the EU jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011

Malta accountants see expansion of hedge fund industry boosting bottom line

As Malta’s funds sector and the overall financial services industry grows, accountancy firms are finding it difficult to find enough staff and are using global networks for expertise and experience....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Institutionalisation and succession planning are two challenges for larger hedge fund managers

Regulation that has helped curtail investment bank proprietary trading will bring fresh talent to the hedge fund industry, bringing with it innovation and growth, says Ernst & Young.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge Funds Review reveals results of first service provider awards

Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Increased regulation and investor concerns over counterparty risks make their role even more central.

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 2011secure

Master funds to be registered under new Cayman Islands regulations

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (Cima) now requires master funds to register by the end of the first quarter 2012. These funds previously fell outside the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Weavering case flags issues for independent directors

Cayman Islands Grand Court judgment on Weavering case reopens debate on role of independent directors for offshore hedge funds as regulators and the industry ponder appropriate director standards.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

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

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