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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
26/07/2011
Looking back over our recent exclusives, HFMWeek highlights the most notable investor trends of 2011 so far...
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