According to the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) – the global hedge fund industry association, the European Union should not diverge from the path already set by the G20 on hedge fund regulation. Doing so could fragment global markets, create inconsistent regulatory requirements and result in international trade disputes. Andrew Baker, Chief Executive Officer of AIMA, said: “The G20 summits […]

Hedge fund radio is returning to Resonance FM: Monday, April 19 at 9-10pm/ 21.00-22.00 hrs., London time on not-for profit radio station, Resonance 104.4FM. The Guardian calls it: “the best radio station in London” The Village Voice: “the best radio station in the world” “One hour of loose talk about hedge funds and the state of the world, plus poetry […]

In his new book, “The Invisible Hands: Hedge Funds Off the Record – Rethinking Real Money,” Steven Drobny interviews 10 global macro hedge fund managers who actually fared well in 2008, either by making money or at the very least, preserving capital. These managers, whose firms in aggregate manage over $100 billion, offer striking insights on how building better portfolios […]

BarclayHedge, Ltd., announced the launch of BarclayHedge TV – a web-based capability that allow registered managers of hedge funds, fund of funds and managed futures funds to create and make available videotaped presentations online for current and prospective investors. BarclayHedge, which had begun accepting applications for its new BarclayHedge TV service, will arrange and oversee all aspects of its new […]

The Cyprus Embassy Trade Center is hosting a seminar: “New strategies for multi Jurisdiction management”, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Harvard Club of New York. A recent UN report calls Cyprus “the forerunner model for the future of corporate holding jurisdictions and international business centers.” Cyprus, is a clearly defined leader in global commerce that gives you unprecedented […]

In response to problems exposed by the financial crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed comprehensive changes to the rules governing offers, sale and reporting with respect to asset-backed securities. The proposed revisions are intended to improve investor protection and increase transparency and efficiency in the public and private markets for asset-backed securities. Shelf Offerings Under current rules, asset-backed […]

New York-based Atalaya Capital, headed by investment management veteran Ivan Zinn, has closed its third fund offering with $250 million AUM with plans to aggressively take advantage of special opportunity investments in the small and middle credit markets, particularly those in the distressed banking sector. “Banks are continuing to fail at a faster pace than they did last year, with […]

100 Women in Hedge Funds announced the appointment of Sonia Gardner to its Association Board as of June 2010, further augmenting the organization’s growing worldwide network and expanding the breadth of its Board. Ms. Gardner is the President, Managing Partner, and the Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group, a pioneer global asset manager in the distressed debt market. Since its founding […]

The Cayman Islands is concluding a further 16 tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) with several G-20 jurisdictions of economic significance to the country, in addition to the 14 TIEAs already in place. The Cayman Islands has also advanced its work with the Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) Global Forum Steering Group, particularly in reference to the recently announced […]