Hedge Funds/Alternative Investments
With experience handling more than 1,500 investment funds (including hedge funds, fund of funds, commodity pools, and private equity funds), we specialize in addressing the complex operational, financial reporting and compliance issues facing the industry. Some of the services we provide include financial statement audit, tax structuring and risk management.
Financier Worldwide Hedge Fund Roundtable
RSM McGladrey Managing Director John Hague participated in a roundtable discussion concerning the current hedge fund landscape, including the impact of the financial crisis of the industry as well as risk management initiatives and regulatory proposals.
Hedge Fund Industry Response to Proposed Regulations - Q&A with RSM McGladrey Industry Experts
RSM McGladrey Managing Directors Richard Nichols and John Hague discuss the results of our recent Hedge Fund industry survey in the September 2009 issue of AR magazine, a new industry publication combining the former Alpha Magazine with Absolute Return providing an editorial focus on hedge funds.
New Toxic Asset Buy-Up Leads Back to Familiar Mark-to-Market Questions
Crisis Gives New Life to Legislators’ Hedge Fund Transparency Act
Adding New Level of Transparency, FAS 161 Mandates Enhanced Disclosures for Derivatives and Hedging Activities
MFA's Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Managers Updates Standards of Excellence
Updated recommendations from the Managed Fund Association on valuation, risk, management and responsibilities to investors are just a few of the changes established to enhance market discipline and provide guidance for the global hedge fund industry.
Hedge-fund Lending to Midsized Businesses Deserves Careful Scrutiny
Considering a relationship with a hedge fund? Take a close look to avoid surprises<
Applying Fair Value Accounting to Hedge Funds
Measurement, reporting and auditing challenges of FASB Statement No. 157
Convergence of Private Equity and Hedge Fund Investing Brings Both Growth Opportunities and Regulatory Scrutiny
Growing role for private equity firms and hedge fund investing
Private Equity Firms
With our vast experience in the privately-held middle market, we assist funds with start-up issues, valuations and FAS 157, management fees and financial reporting. We serve a variety of funds including:
- Private Equity funds Buy-out
- Mezzanine
- Venture capital
- Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)
- Real estate
Tax Services
We understand the complex tax events facing hedge funds/alternative investments that could affect your after-tax return. From the initial fund setup to final investor distributions, we work with funds to make sure that the best strategies and structures are in place. We also analyze the many tax consequences of transactions, including purchase price allocations and distributions from liquidity events.
