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Investable indexes: September 2011 returns
The September returns for Dow Jones Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund versus the indexes, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.
Fund administrators for start-up hedge funds face a changing environment, pressure on costs and compliance as well as increased due diligence create challenges to expanding business.
As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.
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Sponsored forum: Fund administrators ponder variety of issues challenge...
A forum sponsored by BNP Paribas, Butterfield Fulcrum, HSBC and UBS, fund administrators discusses issues of concern to investors and hedge funds: middle office, fees, regulation and due diligence.
European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund...
European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.
Shadow accounting highlights hedge fund desire for counterparty safety
Counter party risks and a desire for more control has led hedge fund managers to minimise their dependence on any one service provider. This has resulted in parallel, ‘shadow’ accounting.
Cayman fund administrators see upturn in market and plan for growth
Despite losing work to lower-cost onshore locations, fund administration in the Cayman Islands continues to be an important business sector with some growth potential.
Service provider profile: Citco Fund Services
Hedge fund and funds of hedge fund administration is becoming more competitive as more regulated and unregulated fund structures appear. Citco believes it is well placed to keep its premier position.
Hedge funds consider outsourcing options for middle and back office...
In or outsourcing? Hedge funds are considering their options as some functions like fund valuations are brought back in-house while other middle and back office operations remain outsourced.
Sponsored article: Cayman offers variety
Having a fund administrator based in the Cayman Islands can be an advantage. An administrator able to adapt with the industry will be an important part of a fund’s overall success.
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