It's an interesting topic. Depending on what you do, you may have some regulatory issues, but this is not likely based on what I infer from your...
I recently researched much this same issue for a client. The potential difference is that my client was looking to have a silent partner. I...
I am not at all certain there is a cost efficient way to prove your record. And even once you have a proven track record, what does it get you?...
The initial questions are really variations of what I had in the prior note, such as: Do I need to register as an Investment Adviser? Do I...
Separately Managed Accounts might be an option, but it can become a can of worms. The issues that I see are: * Do you need to register as an...
Once again, I agree with Foz. In the example you provided, the issue is not that you have the leads (or whether you paid for them), but what you...
Foz, that's fascinating. Thank you! I read that definition of Security from the Investment Company Act to encompass all types of futures....
Foz, that's an interesting question. I do not know the answer, and I am not an attorney. I did go and look at the law, though. It's too lengthy...
There's no low limit on the investment number. Your typical hedge fund (the least expensive to prepare) can have up to 100 investors, and no more...
Take a look at this publication from the NFA: http://www.nfa.futures.org/compliance/dd2001.asp. It's lengthy, but excellent. A registered CPO...
Hello, all. There are lots of strong opinions here and I think that many people have passed along perspectives from experience. Experience can...
Vhenn, it is not privileged information, but it is not a simple yes/no. It takes research. No, I do not have a chart for each state; there are...
I'm responding while on the road, and will be doing so for the next several days. Sorry for the the delayed and combined responses. Individual...
See these paragraphs from my prior posts: Each state (with the exception of Wyoming) has created rules relating to Investment Adviser...
Yes, it is a lot of work. But the work accomplishes several things. First and foremost, it protects your personal assets. By setting up the...
12 Steps to set up your hedge fund 1. Choose your provider wisely! 2. If you need to register as an Investment Adviser, start the process....
The Regulators are Getting Restless Over the years, there have been a number of hedge funds that have failed. Some were spectacular failures,...
Compliance and regulatory So far, everything sounds too good to be true. Depending on the managerâs performance in the fund he or she can...
Pool or Fund? If you trade commodities or futures in your hedge fund, you will probably need to set up a Commodities Pool that is registered...
Hello, all. I realize this thread has been resurrected, but maybe some of you are still subscribed and will find the information in this and the...
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