Risks Faced by Hedge Fund Managers That Access the Alternative Mutual Fund Market Via Turnkey Platforms

The March 13, 2014 issue of The Hedge Fund Law Report features an article by financial services partner George M. Silfen and associate Patrick D. Sheridan entitled “Risks Faced by Hedge Fund Managers That Access the Alternative Mutual Fund Market Via Turnkey Platforms.” The article provides an overview of mutual fund turnkey platforms from the perspective of a hedge fund manager looking to enter the retail fund space, and it includes an analysis of the key risks that hedge fund managers should take into account when considering a turnkey product, such as control and regulatory risks, and best practices for mitigating those risks.