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BVI ups game on regulatory front

With sweeping regulatory changes elsewhere, the enactment of the Securities & Investment Business Act (Siba) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) may not have registered in the financial industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

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BVI legal reform paves way for growing offshore hedge funds business

The British Virgin Islands has passed the Securities & Investment Business Act (SIBA). The law fine-tunes the framework for investment funds and could give the BVI an edge in offshore funds business.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

BVI regulator combines prescriptive rules with principles-based approach to hedge fund rules.

The regulatory framework for investment and securities business is undergoing major change, says Brodrick Penn, British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission director of investment business.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

BVI auditors braced for increased closures

BVI-audited hedge funds have not been immune to the problems facing the industry globally. However, audit firms in the jurisdiction are upbeat about future prospects.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2009

BVI legal experts meet restructuring challenges

BVI legal firms have been supporting hedge funds as they seek ways to solve structural problems. Although massive closures have been avoided, many are braced for a wave of litigation in the second half......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2009

BVI regulator ready for scrutiny

As onshore jurisdictions ponder increased oversight of the hedge fund industry, the BVI believes its balance of principles- and rules-based regulation should be maintained.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2009

BVI hedge funds Industry faces challenges

Like the hedge fund industry, the British Virgin Islands is at a turning point. With the threat of increased regulation of the industry – and financial services in general – looming, the jurisdiction......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2009

British Virgin Islands supplement May 2009: Sailing through turbulent waters

The BVI is at a turning point. It is facing the prospect of adapting to a sea change in international attitudes towards hedge funds. The vibrant community of small, independent hedge fund administrators......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 May 2009

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