Restrictions on big banks could boost possible benefits for hedge funds and private equity funds. The Regulatory Reform package and other bills such as the “Volcker rule” could push investors from big banks towards their funds instead. The Volcker rule is a plan to ban proprietary trading. Another key element in the rule is to… Read More
The Age of “Hedge Fund” Enlightenment – The Resurgence of Hedge Fund Operations (Part 1)
The hedge fund industry from 2004 to the middle of 2008 went through a huge boom period and as the funds became larger and larger; during this boom time the smarter funds began to realize that with size came complexity, and with complexity came risk. However, in often secretive and private world of hedge funds there was… Read More
Third Party Admins – Where do They Fit in the A Newly Regulated Hedge Fund Industry?
It seems evident that Third Party Administrators (TPA’s) will hold a prominent role in the newly regulated alternative asset management industry. However, there are certainly key concerns about the TPA’s ability to provide the services that they will be asked to perform. As a firm that spends all its time at our hedge fund and… Read More
Offshore Accounts Back on the Radar
It appeared based on President Obama’s and Tim Geithner’s comments today that they are taking a serious focus on tax havens like offshore accounts and other vehicles that could potentially be used to avoid taxes. This is certainly not surprising and most people have been expecting these moves for some time. It is all part… Read More
FinServ Consulting Launches New Web Site and Informational Portal for ClientsNEW YORK – April 17, 2009 – FinServ Consulting, an experienced provider of business consulting, systems development and integration services to the alternative asset management sector, today announced the launch of its new web site and informational portal for investment managers and service providers.The website,… Read More
All is Quiet on the Regulation Front…..For Now
After a flurry of regulatory and legislative activity over the past few weeks the holidays saw a slow down and presented some time to reflect and absorb on what we have heard from the Treasury and from the G20. Based on history and the nature of our government, the rule changes and setup of a… Read More
Introducing: An Alternative View – the FinServ Consulting Blog
Introducing: An Alternative View – the FinServ Consulting Blog- . Focused on the alternative asset management industry, our writers will bring insight and depth to the pressing business issues that impact complex alternative asset managers Never has expertise, knowledge and ability to act on critical business decisions become more vital to fund managers and service… Read More
