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Lawyers recommend Guernsey’s legal environment for alternatives

The European Union's (EU) alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive has caused uncertainty but Guernsey law firms such as Carey Olsen, Ogier and Mourant Ozannes predict industry growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Aug 2010

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Guernsey alternative and hedge funds industry in blooming health

Guernsey has weathered the financial crisis well. Guernsey Finance, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission's (GFSC) and others believe the jurisdiction can build a stronger industry in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Aug 2010

Guernsey’s accounting industry sees growth prospects

Auditing and accounting in Guernsey is experiencing an upswing in hedge fund business says Ernst & Young and Deloitte. Work focuses around transactions, share reissuing, advising and restructuring.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Aug 2010

UK VAT changes could impact hedge fund bottom line

Changes to the UK’s value added tax (VAT) laws could alter how management and performance fees are charged in future and could mean managers are unable to recover VAT in certain cases.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Jul 2010

Bermuda to emphasise regulatory strengths in bid to gain more hedge fund business

Bermuda has struggled to compete with the Cayman Islands as a hedge fund jurisdiction. The push to improve regulatory standards for hedge funds may encourage more to domicile there.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Hedge funds back US financial reform bill

Hedge funds based in US must register with the SEC, report trading positions and risk exposures. US banks restricted on investment into funds, proprietary trading and derivatives.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

No justification for cap-weighted indexes

Investors should seek alternatives to capitalisation-weighted stock market indexes, according to research by the EDHEC-Risk Institute.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Jun 2010

Gibraltar moves onshore with publication of consolidated Income Tax Act

Gibraltar has completed its transition from tax haven to mainstream European financial services centre with the publication of the amended and consolidated Income Tax Act.

Hedge Funds Review | 17 Jun 2010

AUDIO: London’s domination of European hedge funds industry in question

Regulatory and other threats to London's pre-eminence in the European hedge fund industry was one of the topics discussed on the latest broadcast of the N@ked Short Club radio programme.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 May 2010

Getting off on the right foot: structuring a hedge fund for launch

Hedge fund launches eye variety of vehicles including Ucits and managed accounts

Hedge Funds Review | 30 May 2010 | secure

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