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.
AIMA publishes guidelines on establishing a managed account
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers, has published a guide for fund managers wishing to establish a managed account, a popular form of investing in hedge funds that gives greater control over the management of the account to the investor.
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal upholds Weavering preference claim
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by a former investor in the failed Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund (Weavering or Fund) against an order requiring it to re-pay over $8 million in redemption proceeds it received shortly prior to the Fund's collapse.
Maples and Calder expands Cayman litigation and insolvency expertise
Law firm Maples and Calder has added Mungo Lowe to its litigation and insolvency team covering the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands.
Cayman Finance completes two week promotional tour in Europe
Jude Scott, the CEO of Cayman Finance, completed a PR exercise in November designed to remind some key people in Europe of what he called the essential role Cayman Islands fulfils as a global financial hub connecting providers of investment capital and financing.
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.
Hedge fund managers increase investment in technology including AI
Hedge fund managers are innovating and increasing their investment in technology to create new competitive advantages and to address regulatory and operational issues, according to a new study by KPMG International, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and Managed Funds Association (MFA).
UK Overseas Territories Minister praises Cayman Islands
The new UK Overseas Territories Minister, Baroness Joyce Anelay, visited the Cayman Islands in October in her first official visit to a British territory since assuming her role in July.
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.
Campbells to hold conference analysing distressed and failed funds in Cayman and US
Offshore law firm, Campbells, will be hosting its annual conference with updates on the Cayman Islands fund industry.
