Hedging protection and access: Hedge Funds Special Report: Part I: The hedge industry hopes regulators balance protecting investors with providing alternatives

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National Post, October, 2005

The overriding question is: Should the smaller retail investor be encouraged to invest in these funds? If so, what changes should be made to existing rules? James McGovern, managing director and chief executive of Arrow Hedge Partners Inc. (more than $500-million under management) and chairman of the Canadian chapter of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), addressed these issues. Click here for full story...

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Province Links go to provincial security site.	Minimum Investment When Relying On Accredited Investor Exemption (1)	Minimum Investment  Exemption (2)
Alberta	$25,000	$150,000
British Columbia	$25,000	$150,000
Manitoba	$25,000	$150,000
New Brunswick	$25,000	$150,000
Newfoundland & Labrador	$25,000	$150,000
Northwest Territories	$25,000	$150,000
Nova Scotia	$25,000	$150,000
Nunavut	$25,000	$150,000
Ontario	$25,000	$150,000
P.E.I.	$25,000	$150,000
Quebec	$25,000	$150,000
Saskatchewan	$25,000	$150,000
Yukon	$25,000	$150,000

(1) Accredited Investor Exemption

There is no regulatory minimum purchase amount requirement for investments in a Fund made by investors who qualify under the Accredited Investor Exemption. However, the minimum initial purchase amount established by the Manager for "accredited investors" is $25,000 (or such lesser amount that the Manager may accept from time to time).

The criteria for qualification as an "accredited investor" is defined in National Instrument 45-106 of the Canadian Securities Administrators and is set out in the Subscription Instructions of the Investment Application.

(2) Minimum Amount Exemption (not available to individuals)

The minimum amount for an initial investment in a Fund made by an investor purchasing under the Minimum Amount Exemption is $150,000 in each province and territory.

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Hedging protection and access: Hedge Funds Special Report: Part I: The hedge industry hopes regulators balance protecting investors with providing alternatives

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(1) Accredited Investor Exemption

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