Tag: offshore hedge funds
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Structuring Limited Partner Ownership Offshore
This Hedge Fund Limited Partners Ownership is the Only Tax Deferred Income on Gains & Accumulations Entity Not Subject to Self-Employment Tax The effect of all these rulings in 2014 demolished common U.S. situs deferred compensation structures for members of a limited partnership (LLC/LLP) which is the reason that this solution is only found in…
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Hedge Funds Increase Use of Unit Trusts
Favorite Vehicle of Japanese Investors Expands to New Markets, Says Walkers GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Walkers, the global offshore law firm of choice for investment managers, financial organizations, and international law firms, said today that hedge fund managers are increasing their use of unit trusts in structuring hedge funds. While these…
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SEC calls for tighter rules on hedge funds
The SEC estimates there are 8,800 hedge funds operating in the US but, because they are usually incorporated offshore, it is impossible to be certain. Last month an appeal court threw out a rule requiring funds with more than 15 clients, or $30m, to register with the regulator. Ruling on a lawsuit brought by Philip…