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Systemic risk reporting proposal irks hedge funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s plans to collect systemic risk data from hedge fund managers could place an undue compliance burden on the industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011secure

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Stretched SEC delays filing deadline

SEC does not see hedge fund registration as a priority while chairman Mary Schapiro confirms deadline date will be extended into 2012. Concern mounts over SEC ability to oversee industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 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

Cayman Island Premier Bush confident on future for hedge fund industry

The Cayman Islands government faces many challenges in maintaining its position as the main hedge fund domicile. Premier and Finance Minister McKeeva Bush believes there is political will to do this.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman Islands hopes to boost competitiveness through company law changes

The Companies Law (Amendment) Bill, 2011, makes necessary provisions to enhance the Cayman Islands’ offerings in the areas of company registrations and securities investment.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman Islands hedge fund community positive on future of jurisdiction

After sustained attacks on offshore financial centres, Cayman Islands' financial services sector is in confident mood and expects to continue to dominate as the domicile of choice for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

What they say about the Cayman Islands

Legal firms, service providers and others explain why they think the Cayman Islands will continue to dominate as the preferred hedge fund domicile while meeting the challenges of increased regulation....

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

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