Legal & Regulation

SEC Vote: MFA President says "Vote will not be adopted" as AIMA states "limited US rules preferred for non-US hedge fund industry"

Fri, 16/07/2004 - 07:13

The two key industry associations, London-based AIMA and Washington based MFA, voiced strong concerns on the SEC's registration proposals. »

US Regulatory Exclusive: The SEC's proposals for Hedge Fund Adviser Registration

Fri, 16/07/2004 - 07:11

Simon Firth of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP examines the ramifications of this week's SEC vote in favour of proposals for registration of hedge fund »

Regulatory Update: SEC prepares for registration proposals next week

Fri, 09/07/2004 - 07:13

The SEC is set to reveal its final thinking on the registration of hedge fund advisers at an open meeting in Washington on Wednesday 14 July. »

Regulatory Brief: Luxembourg launches SICAR private equity structure

Wed, 30/06/2004 - 07:13

As from 12 May 2004 an innovative and flexible fund structure is available in Luxembourg for investments in private equity. The new str »

Hedge funds distribution: National approaches differ within Europe

Wed, 23/06/2004 - 07:47

PricewaterhouseCoopers summarises its recent paper entitled the Regulation and Distribution of Hedge Funds in Europe: Changes and Challenges. »

Richard Strong and two executives permanently barred by SEC

Mon, 24/05/2004 - 08:01

The Securities and Exchange Commission has permanently barred Richard S. Strong, founder of Strong Capital Management, Inc. »

Jun Miyazaki heads Gartmore Japan as Hodges returns

Mon, 24/05/2004 - 07:27

Jun Miyazaki has been appointed Chief Executive of Gartmore Japan in Tokyo, replacing Colin Hodges, who will join Gartmore's alternatives business. »

Mellon HBV European event-driven strategy exceeds USD 100 million

Thu, 20/05/2004 - 07:19

Mellon HBV Alternative Strategies LLC, has surpassed USD 100 million in assets for its European Event-Driven strategy. The strategy is »

SEC files charges against PIMCO over USD 4 billion Canary trades

Fri, 14/05/2004 - 07:53

The SEC has filed civil fraud charges against PIMCO over undisclosed market timing trades of over USD 4 billion conducted by Canary Capital Partners LLC. »