The institutionalization of the industry has created a more stringent investor due diligence process, created heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the need for greater transparency. Since 1999, Maloy Risk Services has emerged as a leader and innovative product creator for hedge fund risk management and insurance placement services.
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In August of 2008, a major hedge fund shuttered its flagship fund and closed several smaller funds, which became the first in a string of prominent fund closures over the next two and half years. Many funds were suffering from redemptions and reallocations by their investor base and were forced to shut down.
The hedge fund industry is undergoing a period of explosive growth, and many people are getting caught up in the buzz. With all the new competition for capital, heightened consumer expectations in terms of performance, and ever-stricter due diligence standards, the explosion of the hedge fund industry has opened up a whole new world of risk for hedge fund managers and investors. more »
Rick Maloy hosted and moderated a webcast panel discussion for the Managed Fund Association (MFA) this year that focused on the litigation and regulatory trends of the hedge fund industry, while simultaneously providing practical advice on risk mitigation and risk reduction. The panel consisted of three insurance professionals that included Rick Maloy and one legal expert on SEC litigation, policy negotiation and construction. The discussion topics concentrated on Regulation, Key Exposures, Policy Construction, Claims Trends, and the Changing Insurance Landscape. This article is an overview of the webcast discussion, which was attended by 100 hedge fund managers.
