The Long

Does loyalty lie with the lawyer or the law firm?

David Beattie

David Beattie

Big changes were afoot in the London hedge fund legal scene last week, after New York-based Akim Gump swooped on Simmons & Simmons

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Editor's view: 8 February 2012

David Beattie

David Beattie

Speculative moves, a perceived landgrab and a potential bidding war in the hedge fund sector have all opened up in recent weeks

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Comment: Julian Korek

Julian Korek

Julian Korek

"Advisers need to be analysing key considerations and determining where they fall in the spectrum of SEC registration; no easy task given the scope of the legislation"

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Regulatory load mounts for European managers

Tony Griffiths

Tony Griffiths

Late last week in London, the current state of hedge fund industry regulation was ably summarised by panellists at The IMS Group Regulatory Forum

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Editor's view: 1 February 2012

David Beattie

David Beattie

It’s well known that our industry likes to be viewed as on-trend, an early adopter, and generally ahead of the curve

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Comment: William Keunen

William Keunen

William Keunen

"The administration function will continue to expand its horizons to meet the demands of the increasingly complex environment"

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Greek tragedy offers more risks than returns

Will Wainewright

Will Wainewright

As the Greek government re-opened discussions last week with private sector lenders, the mainstream press focused its crosshairs on the hedge fund sector

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Editor's view: 25 January 2012

David Beattie

David Beattie

The trend for launching new hedge funds built with the individuals, the blessing and sometimes the seeding capital from established former employers looks set to continue in 2012

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Comment: Marc Elovitz

Marc Elovitz

Marc Elovitz

"It is critical that managers understand how the SEC counts assets for determining registration thresholds and exemptions"

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Ongoing volatility makes pensions turn to macro

Kirstie Brewer

Kirstie Brewer

The $148bn California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) has set itself the challenge of making a $10bn profit in 2012

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