08 Jul 2016
Investors added USD6.57bn into hedge funds in May
Investors allocated a net USD6.57 billion into hedge funds in May, according to eVestment’s latest Hedge Fund Industry Asset Flows Report.…
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07 Jul 2016
Chapter 5: Technology considerations
Cloud technology - The scale of a manager's IT infrastructure will largely depend on the type of trading strategy. A quantitative market…
For start-ups: Four pillars of cyber security defence
By Dean Hill, Executive Director, Eze Castle Integration - There is no shortage of threats to financial services firms, and the list of…
Chapter 4: Marketing & distribution
A recent survey by Preqin revealed that 60 per cent of hedge funds have less than USD100 million in AUM and that only five per cent of…
Understanding the role of the depositary
There are a number of important considerations for a fund manager, especially a start-up, when it comes to selecting an onshore depositary…
Full service solution to start-up hedge funds
There are a multitude of costs that a start-up alternative fund manager faces today, especially with respect to those looking to establish…
Chapter 3: Selecting service providers
For those wishing to set up a standalone Alternative Investment Fund, getting the right service providers in place is crucial to the…
Guernsey ready for third country AIFMD passport
On 30 June 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority ('ESMA') is expected to announce further details on the timing and the…
Brexit unlikely to impact outsourced AIFM model for UK AIFs
For start-up managers wishing to run an onshore European AIF, the compliance and regulatory complexities might, at first glance, appear…
Chapter 2: Regulations & compliance
Such is the complexity of the regulatory landscape in Europe that it is enough for any new start-up manager to resemble Edvard Munch's `The…
Assessment of Malta’s AIF fund structuring environment
By Dr Isabelle Agius, Senior Manager, MFSA Regulatory Development Unit – The transposition in Malta of the Alternative Investment Fund…
The Netherlands - A cost efficient option for start-up managers
Whilst the Netherlands might not be foremost when people think about choosing their preferred European jurisdiction, there are many…
Irish ICAV continues to gather momentum
Since the Irish Collective Asset Management Vehicle (ICAV) came into effect on 18 March 2015, more than 157 vehicles had been authorised by…
Chapter 1: Legal & fund structuring
Over the years, Ireland has built out its financial services industry to become Europe's de facto onshore alternative funds domicile. Up…
2016 Guide to setting up an Alternative Investment Fund in Europe - Introduction
The publication of this Guide comes as shockwaves from the UK's decision to withdraw from EU membership continue to reverberate across the…
