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Legg Mason targets mass-affluent investors with Permal FoHF

Legg Mason has launched a registered version of Permal’s fixed income fund of hedge funds for US accredited investors. The FoHF focuses on developed, emerging market and hedged fixed income strategies.......

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012secure

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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 2011secure

Gems Recovery Portfolio: Gems Management

Shortlist: Best performing specialist fund of hedge funds over 10 years

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

European distressed debt hedge fund managers eye prospects of massive refinancings in 2012

European distressed debt hedge fund managers are optimistic about the prospects of tapping into a €140 billion leverage loan market in 2012 while investors worry about a lack of skilled managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands courts disagree on circumstances for winding up hedge funds

If and how a hedge fund can be wound up and placed into official liquidation at the request of a dissatisfied investor has been the subject of recent decisions by the Grand Court in Cayman.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Apr 2011secure

Regulation has not kept pace with innovation in the fund management industry

The Ucits directive fails to make adequate allowances for the operational consequences of financial innovation. Non-financial risk has increased and regulations contributed to this rise.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

Salus Alpha Event Driven: Salus Alpha Capital

Winner: Most innovative fund of hedge funds

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Nov 2010

British Virgin Islands law firms see recovery as hedge fund formations pick up

Advising investors dealing with distressed hedge funds as well as restructuring forms the bulk of work by British Virgin Islands lawyers although fund formation work is starting to pick up.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

Madoff feeder funds face recovery challenges

Court-appointed liquidators trying to recover assets funnelled to Bernard Madoff through British Virgin Islands feeder funds are pursuing claims. It could be years before investors see results.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

NEWS ANALYSIS: UK FSA ramps up the fear factor

By Angela Hayes, partner, and Susan Rosser, associate, in the financial services regulatory and enforcement team at Mayer Brown

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Jul 2009

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