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A warning sign

A warning sign

14/09/2011

By fining the two directors of collapsed hedge fund Weavering Capital so heavily, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands sent a message to all hedge fund directors: Play an active role, or face the consequences

An inspector calls

An inspector calls

24/08/2011

With increased regulatory scrutiny on the agenda on both sides of the pond, HFMWeek offers a guide to the differing inspection approaches of the SEC and the FSA 

Keeping afloat

Keeping afloat

24/08/2011

It has been a shaky summer for the hedge fund industry, posing risks for service providers whose fortunes are largely intertwined with those of the funds they work with. HFMWeek spoke to fund administrators for an update on how the sector is faring

Passing the baton

Passing the baton

17/08/2011

The prominence of key individuals in a hedge fund’s success is something of a double-edged sword. As institutional investors gravitate towards managers that can demonstrate a sustainable business model, how can hedge funds ensure that performance and investor confidence is not concentrated on key players?

Short sighted

Short sighted

17/08/2011

In response to the recent stock market upset, four Eurozone countries have implemented a fresh ban on short-selling, bringing to mind the dark days of 2008. But many in the hedge fund industry contend that such measures are unlikely to have the desired effect on recovery

Risks and reward

Risks and reward

10/08/2011

The content of the AIFM Directive continues to pose as many questions as it answers. With its remuneration proposals yet to be clarified, HFMWeek looks at what they might mean for hedge funds

Use in case of turbulence

Use in case of turbulence<br />

10/08/2011

As a year of market ructions continues with the current stock market nosedive, effective cash management is becoming increasingly important, as hedge funds seek safety and look to reassure investors

Platform alteration

Platform alteration

26/07/2011

As interest in hedge funds from the private wealth sector returns, following the mass withdrawals of 2008, re-tooled private bank platforms are sprouting up to cater for a new breed of transparency-aware high-net-worth investor. But how can hedge funds capitalise, and is it only the biggest funds that need apply?

Flow charting

Flow charting

26/07/2011

Looking back over our recent exclusives, HFMWeek highlights the most notable investor trends of 2011 so far...

The HFMWeek Big Debate: Corporate Governance

The HFMWeek Big Debate: Corporate Governance

20/07/2011

In an effort to explore the thorny issue of corporate governance, and in particular the role of hedge fund directors, HFMWeek’s inaugural Big Debate assembled a panel drawn from the hedge fund manager and investor communities to engage in some healthy discussion

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29/02/2012

UK: Opera Standards: The Challenge and Opportunities of Standardising Hedge Fund Risk Reporting

Join us and our panel of experts for HFMWeek's Subscribers' Club February's UK breakfast briefing…

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29/02/2012

US: Endowments and Foundations in Hedge Funds

The next US HFMWeek Subscribers' Club breakfast, will take place on Wednesday February 29. Join…

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02/02/2011

European Hedge Fund Services Awards 2012

HFMWeek's European Hedge Fund Services Awards are designed to recognise companies that have outperformed...

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