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Legal services find boost in registrations as Malta enhances its reputation as a hedge fund jurisdiction

Malta continues to attract start-up managers but is also attractive for hedge funds with more esoteric strategies as well as Swiss managers and other mid-sized funds looking for a European Union base....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

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Hedge fund investment using managed accounts and customised vehicles expected to continue in 2012

Law firm Seward & Kissel, involved in setting up the first hedge fund, sees a trend towards direct investment by large asset allocators through managed accounts or other bespoke vehicles.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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

Offshore legal counsel has larger role in post 2008 hedge fund world

Closer scrutiny of documents and more negotiation around the terms of the vehicles being offered by hedge fund managers has meant a larger role being played by offshore legal counsel.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 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

Sponsored Q&A: Harneys

In a two-part article Harneys investment funds partner Jonathan Culshaw responds to What do fund managers expect from their legal counsel? and Why do hedge funds still need offshore fund structures?

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

Sponsored Q&A: Finab and Sadis Goldberg

New regulatory and reporting requirements will force hedge funds managers to fine-tune their processes. Finab’s Wilton McDonald and Sadis & Goldberg’s Ron Geffner look at what can be expected

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

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

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

Custom House unveils umbrella platform for emerging managers

Fund administrator Custom House Global Fund Services has launched a Sicav umbrella fund platform for start-up or emerging managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 18 Aug 2010secure

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