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Tax considerations impact the structuring of hedge fund vehicles and operations

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) is drastically changing taxation for US citizens who invest in offshore hedge funds while the UK has also changed rules that impact hedge fund investment...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

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Hedge fund managers ponder implications of global rebalancing that could favour emerging markets in 2012

Global macro hedge fund managers see opportunities in the G20 initiative to address global imbalances and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Emerging markets could provide the fuel for growth...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Despite testing market conditions and regulatory changes, hedge funds see opportunities in 2012

Wildly fluctuating markets will challenge a wide variety of strategies in 2012 while emerging markets should offer opportunities. Hedge funds could offer investors strong risk adjusted performance.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund fees under the microscope by investors as performance slides

As hedge fund performance is on the slide, fees have a bigger impact on returns. Investor dissatisfaction has returned, which may open the door to further negotiation on the standard the 2/20 fees.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Jan 2012secure

Malta at a glance

Despite problems elsewhere in the eurozone, Malta continues to post strong economic indicators, particularly in the financial services sector which has seen year-on-year growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011secure

Malta hedge fund industry continues to expand as low costs and accessible regulator tempt managers

Seen as an attractive jurisdiction for start-up hedge funds, Malta is now attracting larger fund managers and management companies keen to have a European Union presence in a low-cost jurisdiction.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Fund administrators continue to see strong business growth in Malta

Known as a good location for smaller start-ups, Malta’s fund administrators are beginning to see more variety and larger sized funds considering the jurisdiction, although AuA remain small.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Malta accountants see expansion of hedge fund industry boosting bottom line

As Malta’s funds sector and the overall financial services industry grows, accountancy firms are finding it difficult to find enough staff and are using global networks for expertise and experience....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Lack of choice of custodian slows Malta’s progress as a European fund jurisdiction

With only a couple internationally recognised custodians operating in Malta, the regulator is keen to attract more competition before European Union legislation hits the statue books.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

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

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