30 Sep 2015
Managers need more support as regulation heats up
Recently, the SEC proposed several amendments to Form ADV. Generally speaking, these amendments would require registered investment…
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29 Sep 2015
Alternative UCITS benefit from liquidity in Europe
A new report from Cerulli Associates finds that the hunt for a better return is leading growing numbers of European retail investors toward…
28 Sep 2015
USD1bn-plus hedge funds show strongest average returns, says Prequin
The latest research by Preqin into hedge fund performance finds that as of the end of August, large hedge funds – those with AUM of USD1…
23 Sep 2015
The TYVIX Index: Navigating through interest rate volatility
Interest rate volatility is like a storm cloud building on the horizon. The US Federal Reserve has kept rates stable for nigh on a decade,…
22 Sep 2015
Hedge funds of growing importance to family offices
The average family office portfolio allocates approximately 9 per cent to hedge funds, up from allocations of 7 per cent in 2014, according…
21 Sep 2015
Report finds women-owned hedge funds outperform male peers
This year’s KPMG hedge fund report was done in partnership with Hedge Fund Research and focused on the role of women in the industry.The…
16 Sep 2015
Developments and opportunities in Malta
By Dr Michael Xuereb, MFSA – Following several years of fund platform developments, the MFSA has more recently been focusing its efforts on…
Malta – the optimum choice for private equity
"Malta provides an outstanding opportunity for private equity and venture capital managers. It has a flexible LP structure, an extensive…
Fund formation considerations in Malta
When it comes to the formation process, funds in Malta may take different legal forms and with respect to hedge funds, the most popular…
Attracting new custodians with plenty of room for growth
By James Williams – "One cultural attraction that I recommend people to visit is St John's Co-Cathedral where they can view Carravagio's…
In profile: the Maltese self‑managed PIF
Malta's PIF regime allows the setting up of three different types of PIFs each based on the profile of the participating investors' taking…
The gateway of choice for emerging investment managers
The emergence of complex rules and regulations such as AIFMD and FATCA means that any new manager with visions of running their own hedge…
The Recognised Incorporated Cell Company
By Dr Louis de Gabriele (pictured), Camillieri Preziosi Advocates – In recent years, the Maltese jurisdiction has continued to consolidate…
Becoming the EU’s leading securitisation centre
Despite Malta introducing a legal framework for securitisation in 2006, the financial crash meant that it was rarely used until around…
Fund structure ecosystem continues to grow
Following Malta's implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), it is possible to set-up Alternative…
