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IOSCO publishes papers on liquidity risk management
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation paper titled Recommendations of Liquidity Risk Management for Collective Investment Schemes, which seeks to address structural vulnerabilities arising from asset management activities.
OECD details progress towards a fairer international tax system
Countries are making major progress towards the goal of creating a fairer and more effective international tax system, including increasing efforts to close down loopholes, improve transparency and ensure that multinational enterprises pay tax where they carry out their activities, according to a new OECD report.
Global hedge fund staff base has increased by third since 2010
The global hedge fund industry now employs close to 400,000 people, an increase of about a third since 2010, according to research by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers, and data provider Preqin.
Decreased market liquidity is a secular shift, survey reveals
Nearly half (48 percent) of survey respondents say that decreased market liquidity is a secular shift that is here to stay, according to a new research report by State Street Corporation in partnership with the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers.
FATF calls for G-20 members to lead by example on beneficial ownership
The Financial Action Task Force has called on the governments of the 20 largest economies to issue a public commitment to meet the body’s new standards on beneficial ownership.
Cayman remains top for offshore deals though activity slows
The Cayman Islands maintained its standing as the primary target of offshore M&A transactions in the first half of 2016, representing one third of all deals and accounting for 40 percent of total value, according to a report by law firm Appleby.
CIMA promotes deputy to acting head of banking supervision division
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has appointed Gloria Glidden as acting head of the banking supervision division. She replaces Charles Ilako.
ESMA can be satisfied quickly to speed AIFMD passport: Cayman Finance
Cayman Finance, the promotional body for the Cayman Islands financial services industry, has said it hopes the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will be able to hasten its decision on granting third country passport to Cayman Islands Alternative Investment Fund managers and a decision can be made in a shorter time period than ESMA has suggested.
Conyers’ temporarily moves articled clerk to Hong Kong
Conyers Dill & Pearman, an offshore law and fiduciary services firm, has temporarily moved Ryan McConvey, Conyers’ articled clerk, to Hong Kong for four months.
AIMA launches Due Diligence Questionnaires for fund directors
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative body for alternative asset managers, today has launched a set of Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) for hedge fund directors.
