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Audio: Third-party litigation funding finds favour with hedge funds

Third-party funding of commercial litigation is a growing business area where hedge funds have been present for some time. Now commercial claims are beginning to be taken seriously as an asset class

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 | screening image

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Malta special report 2011/2012: the one to watch

Malta continues to grow its hedge fund business as financial services overall gain depth and breadth with additional service providers and professionals basing themselves in the EU jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011

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

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

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 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

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

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

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