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ARTICLE · 20 AUGUST 2009

Trends In Investment Fund Structuring

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It is not surprising that, with a backdrop of the current worldwide financial situation, there have been noticeable changes in the way in which funds are established and maintained in Jersey.

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It is not surprising that, with a backdrop of the current worldwide financial situation, there have been noticeable changes in the way in which funds are established and maintained in Jersey. Chief drivers behind the movement are obvious and understandable; a fear of risk; a desire for regulation; and costs.

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Recent media coverage has focussed on failures within the financial sector, apparently the result of improper approaches to risk, coupled with a lack of regulation. As a result, investors and promoters alike are increasingly looking for at least some level of regulation within their investment structures.

Whilst the unregulated fund regime was an appropriate response to market demand at the time, there has been a movement away from this offering, with promoters taking the view that it would now be unappealing to investors. It seems that even the term "unregulated", such an appealing prospect for so many upon launch as recently as February 2008, is

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