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Due diligence questionnaires
I have some questions relating to your due diligence questionnaires; who may I speak with?: We regret that AIMA does not offer advice or assistance on the content of these illustrative questionnaires.
The AIMA due diligence questionnaires are available to investors without obtaining membership. We are a fund manager thus invest. May we obtain them at no charge?: As AIMA defines an investor as a pension plan (public or private), endowment, foundation, etc - any entity which solely invests and does not earn a fee from its skill - we regret that you will not be eligible to obtain the questionnaires other than through membership.
We have obtained a copy of the AIMA due diligence questionnaire from an investor; may we have a copy of the original to adopt as our own?: You may only obtain the original questionnaires if you are a member company or have registered with AIMA as an investor. If you receive a questionnaire from any other person or organisation, you should assume that it is not the original; their design is such that they can be amended to suit the needs of the user.; Industry lists and data
I am thinking about investing in a hedge fund. Please provide me with a list of funds.: AIMA is not regulated to offer any form of investment advice. It makes available its members' list to qualified (institutional) investors and its members only. This list comprises the names of managers and not their funds. You should approach your independent financial adviser for any advice on where and how to invest into hedge funds.; Investors
Investors and fund of funds managers: why does AIMA view them differently?: It is our view that any company which earns its income from managing assets, such as a fund of funds manager, ought to be a member of AIMA and fund its activities. On the other hand, institutional investors (pension plans, endowments, etc) that exist solely to manage their portfolios without generating any form of fee are viewed as end investors who are entitled to certain educational services for no charge.
My organisation is an institutional investor. Is it eligible for membership?: Yes, it is. While you will be able to access a limited amount of our services for no charge (and without membership), the bulk of services will only be available through membership.
The AIMA due diligence questionnaires are available to investors without obtaining membership. We are a fund manager thus invest. May we obtain them at no charge?: As AIMA defines an investor as a pension plan (public or private), endowment, foundation, etc - any entity which solely invests and does not earn a fee from its skill - we regret that you will not be eligible to obtain the questionnaires other than through membership.; Membership
How does the membership application process work?: All applicants must complete the relevant form - either for corporate membership or, where applicable, independent fund director membership. On receipt, the application will be reviewed by AIMA Head Office and, if all information is held, it will be submitted to the Membership Committee, which comprises members of AIMA's Board of Directors. On approval, we will contact you immediately.
How long does the membership application process take?: This depends entirely on the speed by which your named referees respond to our requests. It may also depend on the availability of information from your national regulator, with whom we will always check the company's status (if it is required to be regulated). The normal range is between 1-2 weeks.
If we pay a higher fee regardless of our AUM, will we receive more benefits?: Regardless of size or activity, every AIMA member company receives the same level of benefits. The increase in fees reflects the increase in member company size thus the number of individuals we will service.
My company is not regulated. May my company apply for membership?: If your national regulator requires your company to be regulated, then so too does AIMA; managers in the UK, for instance, will be required to be regulated before they can join. If your company has applied for authorisation, your membership application will be processed only once authorisation is secured.
My organisation is an institutional investor. Is it eligible for membership?: Yes, it is. While you will be able to access a limited amount of our services for no charge (and without membership), the bulk of services will only be available through membership.
The AIMA due diligence questionnaires are available to investors without obtaining membership. We are a fund manager thus invest. May we obtain them at no charge?: As AIMA defines an investor as a pension plan (public or private), endowment, foundation, etc - any entity which solely invests and does not earn a fee from its skill - we regret that you will not be eligible to obtain the questionnaires other than through membership.; Membership fees
If we pay a higher fee regardless of our AUM, will we receive more benefits?: Regardless of size or activity, every AIMA member company receives the same level of benefits. The increase in fees reflects the increase in member company size thus the number of individuals we will service.

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