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1. New Tax Developments Affecting Management Fees: What Hong Kong Fund Managers Should Know
  The Hong Kong tax authorities have issued new guidance which may affect the arrangements used by fund management groups to minimize tax on management fees and performance fees. In this article, we examine the current taxation position and set out defensive steps which fund management groups may take to minimize the risk of an increased tax burden.
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2. New Short Position Reporting: Analysis of Hong Kong Proposals
  The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has unveiled new proposals to increase transparency in short positions. Other jurisdictions have introduced similar proposals but it is questionable whether Hong Kong needs to follow suit. In this article, we summarize the proposals and provide our insights on them.
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3. How to Start a Hedge Fund in Hong Kong: Private Client Seminar
  Recent events have triggered a resurgence in interest in the establishment of hedge funds, both from those eying opportunities in the current market and from those looking to break away from the uncertainties of working for larger institutions. This seminar provides an overview of the key legal issues that are likely to arise when establishing and managing a hedge fund in Hong Kong, covering the choice of fund structure, business licensing requirements and capital raising.
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4. How to Start a Hedge Fund in Hong Kong: A Legal Primer
  Hong Kong is a premier centre for hedge fund management in Asia, boasting easy access to North Asia deal flow, world class infrastructure, an internationally regarded regulatory framework and a relatively benign tax environment. This article provides the portfolio manager with an overview of the key legal issues that are likely to arise when establishing and managing a hedge fund in Hong Kong, covering the choice of fund structure, business licensing requirements and capital raising.
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5. Managing the Risk of Prime Broker Default: A Guide for Hedge Funds
  The collapse of Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch globally and the collapse of Opes within the Asia Pacific Region have brought to the forefront the risk of prime broker default. In the aftermath of these collapses, what steps can hedge funds take to manage the risk of this important counterparty relationship?
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