A recent 2017 global regulatory briefing sponsored by Bloomberg and the Hedge Fund Association (HFA) offered insight into the global regulatory climate, including liquidity management, cross-border enforcement, NFA exams abroad and cybersecurity.

In the early morning hours of December 20, 2017, the U.S. Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which President Trump is now expected to sign right before Christmas – thereby giving millions of Americans a tax cut for Christmas.

“Regulators, law enforcement authorities and industry associations like Cayman Finance and others represented at this event play a crucial role in maintaining stability and confidence in the global financial services industry,” said Cayman Finance CEO Jude Scott.

The Hedge Fund Association (“HFA”), a leading global nonprofit trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization serving the alternative investment industry, is thrilled to announce the addition of Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) and continuation of RSM US LLP as global Thought Leadership Council sponsors.

These days, I can hardly read any news without seeing a new mention about Bitcoin. This new, blockchain-based currency seems to appreciate every day.

New York based global fund administrator Fundadministration, Inc. has announced today its rebranding to Mainstream Fund Services, Inc.

Prime Risk Partners, Inc. (PRP) has announced its acquisition of Gunn, Steers & Company (“Gunn Steers”), a Manhattan-based insurance broker with a  specialized practice for financial institutions and asset management companies. Gunn Steers will maintain its name and continue operating at its current location in the heart of Manhattan.

HFA’s sponsorship opportunities are designed to help reach your target audience, accelerate new business development and elevate your brand.

During Q3 of 2016, RSM and HFMWeek surveyed chief operating officers and chief financial officers of leading hedge funds regarding how they intend to address compliance challenges associated with the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the new Common Reporting Standard (CRS).