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The latest appointments within hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

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Indian investment rule change opens market to hedge funds

Rule changes for foreign investment into India will open investment opportunities for hedge funds. Mauritius, the favoured location for funds accessing India, is likely to remain the preferred route.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Tax considerations impact the structuring of hedge fund vehicles and operations

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) is drastically changing taxation for US citizens who invest in offshore hedge funds while the UK has also changed rules that impact hedge fund investment...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Syz combines CTA exposure and tail risk hedging in fund of hedge funds

Syz & Co is launching a FoHF that invests in CTAs and tail risk hedging strategies to try to provide uncorrelated returns plus protection when the market is volatile.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 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

Cayman Islands pushes positive role of international financial cetres

The Cayman Islands remains the preferred domicile for hedge funds despite a backlash against offshore financial centres. The government is now promoting Cayman’s contribution to the world economy.

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

No relief in 2012 for hedge funds as regulations continue to impact industry

Regulatory changes for hedge funds will continue in 2012 as amendments under the Dodd-Frank Act come into force and the deadline for the European AIFM directive nears, according to Kaye Scholer.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

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

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