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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

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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

US Fatca and EU privacy laws set for clash, according to leaked document

Industry experts warn stricter EU data privacy laws might have implications for Foreign Accounting Tax Compliance Act (Fatca). This will cause concern among hedge fund administrators.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Dec 2011secure

Clarity still needed despite Esma’s level 2 advice on AIFM directive to EU commission

Hedge funds still in doubt after publication of European Securities and Markets Authority’s (Esma) advice on implementation of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

US regulatory requirements shine spotlight on data management

Hedge funds need to improve data management and work closely with service providers such as fund administrators to meet requirements of Form PF, a complex regulatory filing for private fund advisers.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Hedge fund redemptions rising for year end although in line with previous years

Despite the impact of turbulent markets and poor performance, hedge fund redemptions remain similar to 2010 levels. There are no signs of unusual investor activity, GlobeOp reports.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Nov 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

Mixed fortunes for Ireland and Swiss alternatives industries

Ireland’s fund industry continues to grow despite the country’s financial problems while the Swiss Funds Association reports a fall in fund volumes blamed on volatile and downward trending markets.......

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Sep 2011secure

Start-up hedge funds find support from fund administrators

Fund administrators for start-up hedge funds face a changing environment, pressure on costs and compliance as well as increased due diligence create challenges to expanding business.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

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