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Insolvency

Non-US MF Global clients caught in cross-border collateral trap

Omnibus structure meant clearing clients of MF Global outside the US were asked to double up on collateral payments. Use of the structure for OTC markets is now in doubt.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

Money trap

Resolution of eurozone debt crisis could spell end to common currency

Constantly on the brink of crisis, the 17-nation eurozone is fast approaching the point where it will either continue or admit defeat and fade into history.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

Eurozone indecision fuels market mayhem

Eurozone indecision in the face of continued pressure on sovereign debt, particularly Spain and Italy, and a loss of confidence in European banks could plunge the world into deep depression.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Video: Hedge fund documentation has become clearer as result of financial crisis

Investors and their lawyers have learned to refine and clarify hedge fund documentation as the result of the financial crisis and several decisions emanating from the Cayman Islands courts.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Apr 2011 | screening image

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

2010 British Virgin Islands supplement

Updated regulations could give the British Virgin Islands (BVI) an edge in attracting more hedge fund domiciliations to the jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

British Virgin Islands audit sector receives boost

Ernst & Young plans to open an office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a major boost to the jurisdiction that has strived to attract internationally recognised hedge fund service providers.

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

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

Hedge fund secondary market trading dominated by rush to dump illiquid investments

Liquidating or side-pocket share classes have dominated an increasing supply of illiquid portfolios and transactions during the May/June trading period on the secondary market for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010secure

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