Legal & Regulation

Hedgeweek Special Report: Pensions across Europe warm to hedge funds as institutional allocations continue to grow

Fri, 30/04/2004 - 07:13

Some of the biggest European pensions including those run by Nestle, Electrolux, BT, Railpen Investments and a number of UK councils, are making significant allocations to h »

BISYS launches complete compliance service for SEC Rule 38a-1

Thu, 15/04/2004 - 08:13

BISYS has launched its comprehensive ComplianceEDGE program, which provides the policies, procedures, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping required for fund companies to co »

SEC examiners will request advisers to produce their e-mail

Wed, 14/04/2004 - 07:59

Are registered investment advisers in the US required to adopt a formal e-mail retention policy? »

Regulatory Brief: CFTC and IFSRA to cooperate on futures laws

Mon, 29/03/2004 - 07:22

The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) are preparing to cooperate in enforcing futures l »

The Hedgeweek Interview: Daniel J. Penseyres. Head of AIS Marketing & Development. Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie, Geneva

Fri, 26/03/2004 - 08:27

In 2002 the two Geneva-based private banks Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie merged to form Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie. »

Majority of AIMA members opposed to additional US registration

Fri, 26/03/2004 - 08:13

The majority of members of the London-based Alternative Investment Management Association are opposed to the suggested additional registration of hedge fund advisers (or man »

Regulatory Update: South Africa FSB clarifies current rules on hedge funds, issues discussion paper

Wed, 24/03/2004 - 07:13

The Financial Services Board (FSB) of South Africa and AIMA SA have clarified the terms of a letter on hedge funds sent recently to approved investment managers. »

Regulatory Brief: Jersey targets alternative investment funds

Thu, 18/03/2004 - 08:17

The Jersey Funds Association is holding a seminar in London on 22 March to promote its new fast track authorisation process for expert funds. »

US Regulation: SEC permits advisers to provide past specific recommendations in response to unsolicited requests

Tue, 16/03/2004 - 08:27

This article by New York-based law firm Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP clarifies the SEC's position with regard to unsolicited requests for informatio »