December 17, 2013 09:19 AM Eastern Standard Time

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Hedge Fund Association (“HFA”) announced today the appointments of Christina Bodden and Colin Nicholson as Co-Directors of the HFA’s Cayman Islands Chapter. These talented hedge fund industry professionals have been selected to direct the HFA’s local member events and educational programs, and to contribute to the organization’s global mission of increasing transparency, accelerating business and professional development, and fostering greater trust in alternative investments.

“We thank both Christina and Colin for stepping up to lead for the hedge fund industry in the Cayman Islands”

Christina Bodden is a Partner in the Investment Funds group of leading international law firm, Maples and Calder. She specializes in the structuring of private equity funds and advising on the related downstream transactions. Christina also works extensively with major institutions and hedge fund managers and their onshore counsel, advising on the structuring and ongoing operation of all aspects of investment funds. Additionally, she has a particular expertise in hedge fund sideletter arrangements and fund restructurings. Christina joined the law firm’s Investment Funds group in 2004 and was elected as a partner in 2012. She is a co-founder of the Cayman Islands location of 100 Women in Hedge Funds and serves both on their local main committee and their philanthropic sub-committee.

Speaking on her appointment, Christina said, “I am delighted to accept the role as co-director for the Cayman Islands chapter of the HFA. This association has proven to be a valuable resource for the hedge funds industry and I am excited to partner with such a dynamic and forward thinking group of individuals. I am honored to add my voice to the HFA’s mandate of advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments and I look forward to working with Colin to raise its profile in our region.”

Colin Nicholson is a Partner in Alternative Investments practice of KPMG in the Cayman Islands and is the Head of Learning and Development for the firm. Colin is a Canadian Chartered Accountant, CPA (Illinois), and is a CFA Charter holder. He serves on the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants Executive Council and Public Practice Committee and is a past member of the board of directors of the CFA Society of the Cayman Islands. Colin has 15 years of professional experience with offshore alternative investment and private wealth management clients. Cutting through complexity, Colin provides value added solutions to alternative investment fund structures across strategies and the US GAAP and IFRS accounting frameworks, including portfolio valuation practices, profit/loss allocation methods and financial reporting compliance.

“Due to investor demand and increased government oversight, improving transparency and educating managers about the evolving regulatory environment are key themes for the HFA, as well as our local alternative investments industry,” said Colin Nicholson, Co-Director for the HFA’s Cayman Islands Chapter. “I am honored to be involved in a leadership capacity for the HFA, one of the most prominent nonprofit hedge fund associations, and a group whose mission is to speak up for and unite all industry participants.”

“We thank both Christina and Colin for stepping up to lead for the hedge fund industry in the Cayman Islands,” said Ron Geffner, Vice President of the HFA. “Their efforts will result in new opportunities and a stronger voice for HFA members in the Caribbean region and around the globe.”

About Maples and Calder

Maples and Calder is a leading international law firm advising financial, institutional and business clients around the world on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Ireland and the British Virgin Islands. Maples and Calder has offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, London and Singapore.

With a reputation as an innovative, entrepreneurial firm, Maples and Calder is known worldwide as a market leader with highly qualified lawyers who are specialists in their respective practice areas.

About MaplesFS

MaplesFS is a leading specialised fiduciary and fund services provider. MaplesFS has offices in the Cayman Islands, Delaware, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Montreal, New York and Singapore.

MaplesFS is led by a team of experienced professionals and is committed to providing a high level of service tailored to specific client requirements.

About The Hedge Fund Association

The Hedge Fund Association is an international not-for-profit organization made up of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, financial advisors, and service providers. In the U.S., the HFA has chapters in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and on the West Coast. Internationally, the HFA has chapters in Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Cayman Islands. HFA works on behalf of the entire hedge fund industry, including more than 10,000 hedge funds in the U.S. and abroad which collectively manage in excess of $2.4 trillion in assets, as well as sophisticated investors and industry service providers.

Contacts

HFA Media Contact: Mitch Ackles; Hedge Fund PR; 646-657-9230; [email protected]