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Step change risk governance in hedge funds due to investor demand, not regulations

Risk governance has come to the forefront of hedge fund thinking, driven mainly by institutional investors keen to have more frequent reporting and a host of independent, verifiable processes in place.......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2012secure

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Cayman Islands plans rule changes in 2012 on hedge fund corporate governance

The Cayman regulator is rolling out changes to its framework on corporate governance in 2012, extending its statement of guidance for licensees to all regulated entities, including hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Debate on hedge fund directorships intensifies

The debate about the number of directorships of hedge funds an individual should hold has intensified after a story in a UK national newspaper. The Cayman Islands is at the centre of the debate.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Audio: Don Ebanks talks about issues of hedge fund directorships and corporate governance

Hedge fund directorships are again in the spotlight. Don Ebanks, managing director at DMS Management, talks about directorships and why he thinks the DMS model is sound and approved of by investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2011 | screening image

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 2011secure

Independent directors seen as crucial for hedge fund corporate governance

The financial crisis highlighted the need for independent directors for hedge funds. Different models to provide directors are being tested as regulators consider tighter rules.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2010secure

Citi research identifies key prospective trends for the hedge fund industry

Hedge fund managers are downplaying investor pressure to move towards European domiciles and reduce fees, but admit there is a need for more transparency and greater commitment to capital raising.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Sep 2010secure

Hedge fund takes legal action as proxy battle intensifies

Activist hedge fund Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners (STEP) is taking legal action against Detroit-based United American Healthcare Corporation (UAHC).

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Jul 2010secure

Challenges abound for hedge funds struggling to implement better corporate governance

Hedge funds face increasing corporate governance issues as investors demand better operational risk controls, compliance and transparency. US and European regulators are also intensifying demands.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010secure

Liontrust chief executive Nigel Legge departs

Investment holding company Liontrust Asset Management’s chief executive and co-founder Nigel Legge has stood down.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 May 2010secure

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