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The US still dominates the hedge funds industry with investors there more willing and able to accept higher risk/higher reward investment strategies. But increased regulation is changing the industry....
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.
Malta still suffers from a lack of international, big name custodians. Of these only HSBC has a presence in the jurisdiction. That is set to change in 2011 as more banks eye Malta’s potential.
Banks are increasingly using their IT infrastructure to increase their competitive advantage. Learn how this can work in practice.
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BNY Mellon’s alternative investment services group is one of the largest hedge fund administrators. It is also a leading provider of prime custody and tri-party collateral management services.
Funds of hedge funds are using technology to achieve the level of transparency and evaluate underlying managers as increased operational risk management becomes critical.
British Virgin Islands fund administrators comprise a number of independent players specialising in servicing small and mid-sized hedge funds with an emphasis on tailored solutions and client service.
Selecting a fund administrator can be crucial to the success of a hedge fund. Managers and investors believe the choice has a significant impact on the fund’s ability to seek and retain capital.
The sale of Mourant’s fund administration operation to State Street has significantly upped the profile of the Channel Islands and given the company a good springboard to expand in Europe.
Hedge fund administrators see the move to Ucits hedge funds are challenging but fund aministrators believe expertise with complex strategies and valuations and daily processing will win more business.
The Cayman Islands has seen its supremacy as the number one hedge fund jurisdiction rudely shaken. The question is how it will respond to the unprecedented challenges.
This handy guide reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each one.
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