Thursday, January 12, 2012
Commentary on the Euro Crisis
Dermot Butler provides relevant insight on the topic, and introduces three papers giving different points of view on the proposed FTT or “Tobin Tax.”
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles, Hedge Fund Administration
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Is the Future the Past?
Dermot Butler reflects on the events that influenced financial markets this past year and shares his thoughts about 2012.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles, Hedge Fund Administration
Thursday, November 10, 2011
CFTC Position Limits — Very Limiting
Butler provides commentary on the recent decision, 3 – 2 in favor by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to implement tighter position limits on commodity markets.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Fund Directors — A Supply and Demand Equation
In his latest paper, Butler provides insight into the probity and responsibility of funds’ Directors, especially in light of the growing focus on corporate governance and the recent launch of “The NED” – a publication with the sole objective of discussing the role and responsibility of non-executive fund Directors.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Whatever Happened to Cost Benefit Analysis?
In his latest blog, Butler questions the cost benefit of mounting new regulations to hit the finance industry in the last three years, and that impact to US and EU taxpayers and investors.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Shadow Accounting - Another Recycled Product
Shadow accounting is nothing new as it relates to the ‘checks and balances’ procedures used to verify hedge fund and CTA performance numbers. In “Shadow Accounting — Another Recycled Product,” Butler, sheds light on the value-added advantage that an independent administrator brings to this important charge in ensuring proper fund management practices.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
If It Works in Houston, It’ll Work in Singapore
Location, location, location...we’ve all heard this maxim as it relates to real estate investing. In “If It Works in Houston, It’ll Work in Singapore,” Butler relates how important it is for a fund administrator to have the right physical office location, and the impact on client relations and growth opportunities. (Note: this article was originally published last month in HedgeWeek.)
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles
Friday, June 24, 2011
QIF – The Original IF Fund
This month article by Dermot Butler is the third in a series of three articles that discuss the EU ‘IF’ funds. In his paper, Dermot highlights the attractive features and distinctions of the Irish IF Fund – the QIF (Qualifying Investor Fund).
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles
Monday, May 16, 2011
Considerations for Choosing the Right Fund Administrator
Butler discusses the many factors a fund manager needs to take into account when establishing a new fund and how choosing the right fund administrator can help.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Friday, April 29, 2011
Considerations for Choosing the Right Fund Administrator
In this month's paper Dermot Butler discusses the many factors a fund manager needs to take into account when establishing a new fund and how choosing the right fund administrator can help.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles, hedge funds
Friday, March 11, 2011
Why the Maltese PIF?
The second in a series of three articles that discusses the EU ‘IF’ funds. In his paper, Dermot highlights the attractive features and distinctions of the Maltese PIF Fund.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, Fund Administration Research Articles, hedge funds
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Luxembourg's Growth as a Hedge Fund Centre and the Contribution of the SIF
The first in a series of three articles that discusses the three main fund domiciles in the EU: Dublin, Luxembourg and Malta. In his paper, Dermot explains the key features and advantages of the Luxembourg Specialised Investment Fund (SIF).
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Managers) Directive
In his paper, Dermot dissects the latest developments of the AIFM Directive, and in particular, it’s impact on Third Country participants — non-EU AIFMs and non-EU AIFs.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Currency Trading - The Speculator's Dream - or an Acceptable Hedge Fund Strategy?
In his paper, Butler reflects on currency’s place as an asset class in the hedge fund arena.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Thursday, September 9, 2010
UCITS 'Not a Cure-all' for Hedge Fund Market
In his paper, Butler discusses the gaining momentum and popularity of UCITS hedge funds and sheds an insightful light on why UCITS are not necessarily the 'panacea' for the hedge fund market.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Friday, August 13, 2010
The New Paradigm — SAS 70 Reports and Alternative Investment Managers
Just as ISO 9001 has been regarded as the quality standard for manufacturing firms and their processes, the SAS 70 Report has become the new standard within the alternative investments industry indicating that effective controls and systems are in place. Their paper explains how completing the SAS 70 Report can differentiate your firm from the pack.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Setting Up a Hedge Fund - Part Two
In his second paper, Butler continues to detail the process of establishing a hedge fund and provides some tools that are helpful in initiating the process.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Setting Up a Hedge Fund – Where Should it Be and What Should You Do
In his paper, Butler starts by providing a general overview and points out some of the more critical areas to be aware of when setting up a hedge fund.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
How to Select an Independent Administrator
In his paper, Butler points out what a fund manager should be looking at when selecting a fund administrator – beginning with a detailed due diligence questionnaire.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Hedge Fund Administration 101 - What Does an Administrator Do?
In this most recent article, Butler explains what ‘administration’ means in the context of Alternative Investments – hedge funds, funds of funds, and CTAs.
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Labels: Barclay Insider Report, commodity trading advisor, CTA, flows into hedge funds, Fund Administration Research Articles, funds of hedge funds, Hedge Fund Administration, hedge fund research
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