Reports/Roundtables

Focus on: Administration
Peter Hughe of Apex Fund Administration talks to LatAm FM about the key factors to keep in mind when administering a fund in the Latam region.
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Focus on: Bahamas
Wendy Warren talks to LatAm FM about the pivotal role the Bahamas plays in the Latam fund market.
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Focus on: Cayman Islands
Alan Dickson and Gabriela Romano, attorneys at Conyers, Dill & Pearman's Sao Paulo, Brazil office, explain why the Caymans Islands is the smart choice for any offshore fund.
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Focus on: UCITS IV
Dr. Michael Xuereb of the MFSA explains what impacts the new UCITS IV legislation will have for the Maltese funds in the Latam region.
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FactSet: Focus on risk analysis
Chris Ellis, CFA, director of analytical products at FactSet, discusses the benefits of Single Name Security Exposure.
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Bahamas: what’s in it for you?
The Bahamian government is showing an increased flexibility and willingness to consider innovative suggestions from the private sector to enhance the regulatory regime. Fast and reasoned responses to challenges have equipped the region for international investment. LatAm FM talks to those in the industry about how new Smart models, created in response to the market demand, aim to increase investment potential.
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2011 EMFM Ireland Report
Ireland is a jurisdiction of choice for internationally distributed investment funds, used as a gateway by the world’s leading fund promoters to establish and service investment funds which are sold to investors across the globe. With more than 20 years’ experience and expertise, and as home to 50 world-class fund service providers with a support structure of over 11,000 industry professionals, Ireland is one of the world’s leading fund domiciles and administration centres, servicing assets in 2010 worth over Euro1.8trn ($2.44trn) in some 10,700 funds.
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Diversity drives the market
Marco Martins (Partner) and Tim Dawson (Associate) of Harneys discuss how Cayman funds can help Brazilian fund managers in diversifying their portfolios.
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Cayman: A one-stop shop
Darren stainrod of UBS Global Asset Management discusses the upcoming AIFM directive and the potential effect it could have on the US hedge fund manager choosing to invest in Cayman.
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The importance of an independent fund manager
Peter IJsseling and Bas Horsten of ANT Trust & Corporate Services discuss the fund set-up process and the important role of an independent administrator.
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