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Hedge funds eye retail investors through use of mutual fund wrappers

Investor demand for hedge fund strategies in mutual fund and registered investment company (RIC) vehicles is surging but many question if retail investors are a viable client base for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 May 2012secure

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Audio: Gibraltar opens door to outside fund administrators to boost hedge fund numbers

Rule changes in Gibraltar mean hedge funds will be able to use administrators not based in the territory. Government and local industry hope this will help boost the jurisdiction's attractiveness.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Feb 2012 | screening image

Valuation issues stress relationship between hedge fund managers and investors

The valuation of hedge fund assets has become an issue fraught with tension. Fund administrators say they are up to the task. Fund managers believe they alone have the knowledge needed.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012secure

Book review: Understanding people to increase profits

The Secrets of the Money Lab, using years of experimental research, tries to find the logic behind human economic behaviour.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2010secure

Hedge funds ponder necessity of independent fund administrator

Selecting a fund administrator can be crucial to the success of a hedge fund. Managers and investors believe the choice has a significant impact on the fund’s ability to seek and retain capital.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010secure

Hedge funds cope with risk challenge in variety of ways

What are the main risk factors hedge funds face over the next 12-18 months?

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010secure

Regulating for success

Malta’s government is firmly behind the development of financial services and hedge funds specifically. The finance ministry is set to play a key role in encouraging that development both domestically......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010secure

Growing jurisdiction plans for expansion

Malta’s fund industry has seen exceptional growth from a low base. While other jurisdictions have been contracting, Malta continued to expand in 2008 and 2009. Now it is determined to build on its success.......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010secure

Video interview: Peter Caruana, chief minister, Gibraltar

Hedge Funds Review asks the chief minister (prime minister) of Gibraltar about the development of the hedge funds industry in the territory.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2010 | screening image

Making a good match

What are the main things a hedge fund should consider when choosing a jurisdiction? What are some of the main legal decisions hedge funds need to make before they set up a fund?

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Oct 2009

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