Pole position

For several years, Dublin has been positioning itself as the hedge fund jurisdiction of choice, especially for European-based promoters/managers. European promoters need a regulated EU jurisdiction if they want to sell their product within EU markets. So, what faces the promoter when they decide on Dublin for their hedge fund? Do they incorporate in the Caribbean with a listing on the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE), or do they domicile the fund in Ireland? The listing of an offshore-domiciled hedge fund on the ISE is a form of approval, but it is not a guarantee of security and does not la...