The Hedge Fund sector faces a future of unprecedented challenges - diminished returns, investor redemption requests, cautious investors and increased in regulatory scrutiny.

In a recent survey Terrapinn completed in January 2010, over 100 asset manager and institutional investors stated the 3 critical challenges they face are:

1. Achieving efficient portfolio diversification

2. Forecasting returns and risk from competing asset classes

3. Reducing portfolio risk

Whilst you concentrate on taking the right steps we can assist in setting up the most tax efficient structure for your entity. If you are a well established company that is looking for a professional and knowledgeable service that provides excellent value for money then we would be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs.

Current clients in this sector range from new start ups that are yet to generate their first income to established entities with funds under management of $5.2b.

As well as offering specialist audit and assurance services for hedge funds, we also provide you with an array of other services including tax compliance, company secretarial, monthly management accounting, tax and structuring advice and we can also assist in the Gabriel reporting requirements.

If you are a non-dom and want advice on the most tax efficient way to set up a business and be remunerated in the UK then we can talk you through your options and implement the option best suited to you. Many fund managers that we deal with are non-doms so we have a wealth of experience in advising such individuals and we can look after your personal tax affairs as well as your company’s affairs.