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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

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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

Luxembourg and Ireland remain competitive jurisdictions for Ucits hedge funds

Luxembourg and Ireland are the main locations for the domicile of Ucits hedge funds. While the Irish fund industry is known more for expertise in traditional hedge funds, it is gaining in prominence.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Sep 2011

Ucits hedge funds continue to attract investors and asset managers

Partly as a way to satisfy investor demand for transparent, liquid products and to reach new sources of assets, many hedge fund managers began using Ucits-compliant wrappers for their strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Sep 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

Altarius Asset Management launches Maltese hedge fund platform

Altarius Asset Management, a Malta-based asset management company, has launched Paragon, a hedge fund platform aimed at small and medium-sized management companies.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jun 2011secure

Cayman Islands set for continued dominance

As the Cayman Islands continues to hold its position as the number one hedge fund domicile, private and public sector initiatives look at ways of improving competitiveness for the hedge fund industry....

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Directors ponder best practice options for Cayman Islands

One of the last service providers to come under the wing of regulation, directorships are a booming business in the Cayman Islands with a wide variety of models and choices for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman fund administrators see upturn in market and plan for growth

Despite losing work to lower-cost onshore locations, fund administration in the Cayman Islands continues to be an important business sector with some growth potential.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman law firms optimistic about future of jurisdiction

Legal firms in the Cayman Islands are in confident mood as clarity around European Union and US regulation looks likely to give the jurisdiction more opportunities than cause for concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

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