Street.Com – Financial authorities on the Cayman Islands are promising a legislative crackdown to bolster investor confidence in the post-Madoff era. But while the Caymans — long a hedge fund haven due to tax advantages and light regulation — may push for tighter oversight, experts predict they will not lose their status as hedge funds’ offshore crown jewel.
The Caymans have been touted in recent years as the "centre of choice" for hedge funds by Walkers, a major offshore law firm, as well as other service providers for several investor-friendly reasons.
