Multitude of options for emerging directors: Cayman Islands independent directors

The provision of directors for hedge funds is turning into a major business. The Cayman Islands leads not only in the number of experts on hand, but also in the multiplicity of models being used.

When the financial crisis hit, few would have thought one of the most lasting and far-reaching outcomes would be in the board room of hedge funds. The realisation by investors and investment managers that a board made up of independent directors was an essential hit home as gates, lock-ups and suspended redemptions became ever more common.

When times are tough for a hedge fund, it is also likely that emotions will run high, too. That means the board of directors needs to keep a cool head and a