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Ikos court case raises questions over protection of proprietary information

A UK High Court case brought by Ikos Asset Management has emphasised the difficulties of hedge funds protecting proprietary intellectual property in Europe and of successfully pursuing claims.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

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Paamco fights through ownership controversy

Fund of hedge funds (FoHF) manager Paamco says its business remains stable and viable after a court awarded a 40% stake in its holding company to Donald Sussman, a financier who provided seed funding for......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Dec 2010secure

Bonus payment disclosure is challenge for hedge funds

Bonus payments are a worry for hedge fund managers and their staff. There are many potential pitfalls to companies. Differences between the US and UK could also impact managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Sep 2010secure

Former hedge fund manager agrees to settle SEC insider trading charges

A former hedge fund manager and a pharmaceutical executive have agreed to settle over charges made against them of insider trading in a complaint from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Sep 2010secure

Camulos decision confirms existing winding up process for Cayman hedge funds

The recent judgment of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal in the case of Camulos Partners Offshore Limited has been widely reported as restricting the scope of the protection given to investors in Cayman-domiciled......

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jun 2010secure

Careless talk costs deals while insider cases force caution

To what extent can hedge fund managers discuss investment ideas among themselves without risking being considered to be manipulating the market, unlawfully colluding or conspiring or breaching their fiduciary......

Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2010secure

In-house changes: the use of in-house lawyers

The role of in-house lawyers in hedge fund management companies is changing all the time. Hedge Funds Reviewtalks to general counsel about their jobs.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010secure

Bear Stearns hedge fund managers acquitted

Two former hedge fund managers at Bear Stearns have been acquitted of fraud charges following a trial in New York.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Nov 2009secure

Mounting concern over regulation burden

Hedge fund managers are emphasising their commitment to compliance and operational best practices as regulators and investors step up their scrutiny of the industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2009secure

Brave new world for hedge funds

Massive redemptions and other problems that have beset hedge funds in 2008 have caused some seismic shifts in the way managers and investors now view the documentation setting up a fund. US Editor Hedge......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2009secure

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