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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many hedge funds to shut down – yet despite the hard times, many successful hedge funds have outperformed. Many funds also provided exposure to both public and private investments, holding around 20% of capital in non-marketable illiquid investments. Could this be the future of hedge funds?

A discussion of the Irish tax legislation to prevent the incorporation of an Irish company which would be treated as tax resident in an “offshore” tax jurisdiction that did not have a Double Tax Treaty in place with Ireland.

A discussion of the SEC’s proposed overhaul of its rules relating to the ways in which investment advisers advertise their products and solicit investors.

A conversation with Nico’s Max Levine and John Chaffetz regarding their ‘neighborhood REIT’ and the possibilities it offers to investors.

An overview of the trends and developments noted and recognized for alternative investments including investors demands on hedge funds, concentrated portfolios, hedge funds offer more diverse structures and fees.

A conversation with Ray O’Neill, the CEO at Fincovi, regarding the Ireland’s 2018 action plan outlining initiatives for the further development for the nation’s international financial services sector – most notably, their efforts related to renewable energy investments.

A discussion of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the process of transforming a hedge fund into a family office -- personal and professional factors, regulatory scrutiny, fund outflows, perceived under performance of investment strategies, and compensation.

Discussion of the SEC’s proposed new rule and related amendments which are designed to streamline and enhance the regulatory framework on fund of funds arrangements.

A discussion of several year-end considerations for examination by fund managers.

An insider’s look at the many items to consider when you’re preparing to launch your first private fund, focusing on and thoroughly preparing for the questions that prospective investors will have, as well as other important topics.

Insight into and the outlook for growth equity as an asset class.

Examination of the VCC, a new Singapore fund structure that will go live by the end of 2019, can be used by fund/asset managers, wealth managers, private equity/real estate/venture capital managers and multi-family offices.

Managers in this highly competitive industry are constantly seeking improvements to gain an advantage in identifying and capturing inefficiencies in the marketplace. 2018 was a challenging year for hedge funds. How can fund managers reinvent themselves in the race for alpha? Changes to the U.S. tax code that limit the deductibility of fund expenses for taxable investors will have an effect. Learn more about the alternative investment outlook.

For many years, private equity has delivered stellar returns, driving strong investor commitment to the asset class. The question now is what can we expect for private equity fundraising in Q2 2019 and beyond?

The growth of Irish-domiciled funds has been impressive. Total net assets in Irish domiciled funds stood at EUR 2.5 trillion1 (U.S.$2.8 trillion) at the end of Jan 2019. Seventeen of the top 20 global asset managers have Irish-domiciled funds. Here are key points to consider.

FASB issues ASC Topic 842, a new lease accounting standard that fundamentally changes the accounting guidance governing all leases. This new standard will have an impact on a firm’s accounting and financial reporting functions and may require an investment in software solutions.

The Opportunity Zones program was created to spur investment in distressed low-income communities. The ’currency’ for these benefits is the timely investment of capital gains into the qualified opportunity zones (QOZ) program. Here is a summary of the tax incentives and how to form a QOF.

Following a challenging Q4 for the hedge fund industry as a whole, many prominent managers have shut down or converted to family offices, especially those in the equity space due to poor performance that lagged the S&P 500.

The business interest expense limitation, new Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec. 163(j), is among the many new provisions of the IRC that was added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). The limitation on its face seems to be rather simple

On July 22, 2013 the rules for marketing private funds within the European Union (EU) changed dramatically. On that date the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, or AIFMD, came into full effect, creating a range of regulatory requirements.