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Is your hedge fund protected? How to fend off law suits, protect against fraud and tighter government scrutiny

June 16, 2005
Webcast

Description:
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 and Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:00 Noon EDT.

This two-part audio will cover:

Part 1 --- Fending off lawsuits from angry investors and other parties.

You will:

  • Gain valuable insight on the multiple types of fraud involving valuation, misrepresentation and soft dollars that could bring down your fund.
  • Get a grip on e-mail practices and conflicts of interests.
  • Learn what qualifies as misleading and false statements of disclosure.

Part 2 --- Complying with new SEC rules and keeping an examination at bay

You will:

  • Boost your understanding of tougher compliance rules.
  • Learn what qualifies as market manipulation.
  • Gain knowledge to improve record-keeping skills ahead of hedge fund registration.

Event Description:
Could your hedge fund become a target of an investigation or lawsuit? Armor yourself ahead of investor anxiety and growing government scrutiny.

Fines and bar orders against hedge funds are increasing. The level of hedge fund misconduct is on the rise. New SEC rules on hedge funds will lead to more aggressive investigations and enforcement actions just as diminishing returns are building investor anxiety. It is critical that your hedge fund is armored against stepped-up SEC scrutiny and possible litigation down the road from angry investors.

A majority of SEC examinations results in a deficiency letter. Get a grip on best practices to steer clear of misconduct charges or litigation from investors. Comply with new SEC rules covering record-keeping, ethics codes, ADV disclosures. Avoid e-mail nightmares and conflicts of interest.