Martin Litwak: Who in Latin America invests in hedge funds?

Unnoticed by most people abroad, the recognition that the United States is not any more the "only" market to invest has been a paradigm change with far reaching consequences within the community of Latin American investors. Attention and money is directed back to South and Central America -- a trend which interestingly is supported by fast growing inflows and interest from the Middle East.

In this Opalesque TV BACKSTAGE interview, Martin Litwak, one of the leading hedge funds and capital markets lawyers in Latin America, sits down with Matthias Knab and discusses the thriving landscape of Latin American hedge funds, their evolution and hot spots. Hear Martin speak about:

* Which macro drivers will further push growth in Latin America
* Who in Latin America invests in hedge funds? The make up, preferences and geography of Latin American hedge fund investors
* Where are the hubs for alternative investing in Latin America? What is behind Uruguay's attraction
* The role of intermediaries - who and where are the gate keepers?

Martin Litwak is Director Investment Funds and Private Wealth Division at FERRERE and was previously Co-Head of the Latin American Practice (BVI - Montevideo) at OGIER.

He is ranked as one of the best lawyers in private fund formation by Who´s Who Legal (2008 and 2010) and listed as one of the best lawyers by Chambers & Partners (capital markets) in Latin America (2009). Martin also provides consultancy service to and acts as representative for high net worth individuals and families throughout Latin America in relation to the structuring of trusts, funds, foundations and other instruments relative to estate planning.
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Unnoticed by most people abroad, the recognition that the United States is not any more the "only" market to invest has been a paradigm change with far reaching consequences within the community of Latin American investors. Attention and money is directed back to South and Central America -- a trend which interestingly is supported by fast growing inflows and interest from the Middle East.

In this Opalesque TV BACKSTAGE interview, Martin Litwak, one of the leading hedge funds and capital markets lawyers in Latin America, sits down wi ...more