SEC Proposal Would Ban Third Party Solicitors from Seeking Public Monies Back in July there was much discussion about new “pay to play” rules proposed by the SEC.  The proposed “pay to play” rules would limit the ability of investment managers (including hedge fund managers) to make political contributions and [...]

I received an inquiry from a recruiter who is looking for a hedge fund marketer.  Here it is: I am a recruiter that usually doesn’t enter into this area of expertise.  However, I do have a very hot opportunity for a Hedge Fund Marketer in the South West.  Would love [...]

There are several effective ways to grow your hedge fund. Many of those methods will be discussed and evaluated here. Obviously superior performance among investors with comparable risk is a great way to grow your fund. This section will delve into how investment teams can derive the superior performance that [...]

Question: Should a start-up hedge fund have an audit? Answer: This is a question which we will get very often for funds that aim to launch on July 1 or later.  While there is generally no legal requirement for a hedge fund to have their performance results audited, a vast [...]