Jan 7, 2014 | News, Regulation
The year gone by: One of record-breaking index growth, an explosion in the growth of the number of alternative investment firms, strategies that stretched the bounds of human imagination, and the establishment of long-delayed and much-scrutinized regulations. Whether...
Jan 24, 2013 | Basics, Jobs, Regulation
Private equity firms and hedge funds with assets under management greater than or equal to $150 million are required to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the terms of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which...
Jan 17, 2013 | Starting a Hedge Fund, Strategies
When starting a hedge fund, determining in which country to launch the new fund is among the highest priorities of a manager. The decision of where to domicile the new fund can have a huge impact on the type of investors that will be attracted, associated...
Nov 22, 2012 | Regulation, Starting a Hedge Fund
The headline-grabbing scandals of the past decade have transformed the hedge fund industry and given rise to an emphasis on compliance. For new hedge fund managers the challenge is to become familiar with and constantly monitor the rules and regulatory proposals...