The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has widened the definition of professional investor in a new guidance note on Qualifying Investo
Law firms Hogan & Hartson and Lovells and completed the combination of their two firms. The partners of both firms voted to combine the businesses in December 2009. Hogan Lovells as more than 40 offices throughout the world, including associated
The UK FSA has taken action to prevent a hedge fund manager from operating, alleging the overvaluation of fund assets at Regent Park Cap
Following a year-long review, the FSA has concluded that funds of hedge funds are appropriate financial investments for the UK retail inves
The Jersey Funds Association is holding a seminar in London on 22 March to promote its new fast track authorisation process for expert funds.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Gary Gensler and Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Mary Schapiro have formed a joint committee that will address emerging regulatory issues. The establishment of the Joint CFTC-SEC Advisory Committee on Emerging Regulatory Issues was one
Nick Terras has moved from SJ Berwin to join law firm McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP in its rapidly growing Structured Finance and Hedge Funds Gr
The Alternative Investment Management Association has welcomed the call by G20 finance officials for a consistent and coordinated approach to the oversight of hedge funds. Todd Groome (pictured), chairman of Aima, says this is important for a global industry and
KH Directors has launched a new service to introduce experienced independent directors to offshore hedge funds. The directors available are qualified lawyers and accountants currently on the boards of funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands and in the British Virgin
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released regulatory guidance to assist with compliance with new legal requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and Corporations Regulations 2001 in relation to short selling. ASIC’s guidance is contained in a revised version
