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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

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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

European rules on shorting could harm hedge fund strategies and investors

Legislation by European Union could have a negative impact on the shorting strategies used by a large number of hedge funds. Excessive rules could make fund managers exit strategies and the EU.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

British Virgin Islands keen to attract more business

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is the world’s largest offshore corporate domicile. There are close to 500,000 international companies registered in the jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

Bahamas sees growth in innovative 'smart' hedge funds model

Although the Bahamas is not usually considered a domicile of choice for hedge funds, the introduction of an innovative fund structure has led to more interest in the jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2010secure

BVI legal reform paves way for growing offshore hedge funds business

The British Virgin Islands has passed the Securities & Investment Business Act (SIBA). The law fine-tunes the framework for investment funds and could give the BVI an edge in offshore funds business.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

BVI regulator combines prescriptive rules with principles-based approach to hedge fund rules.

The regulatory framework for investment and securities business is undergoing major change, says Brodrick Penn, British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission director of investment business.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

What they say about the British Virgin Islands

Service providers in the British Virgin Islands discuss the key issues facing the jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

British Virgin Islands audit sector receives boost

Ernst & Young plans to open an office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a major boost to the jurisdiction that has strived to attract internationally recognised hedge fund service providers.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

Hedge funds face increased regulation and oversight globally

As regulations from the US and European Union hit the hedge funds industry, managers and investors struggle to come to terms with how this will affect and alter how the sector operates in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Sep 2010secure

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