KPMG boosts hedge funds practice with appointment of tax partner Dan Roman

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Author: HedgeWeek

 KPMG’s investment management group is pleased to appoint Dan Roman to its hedge funds tax practice. Roman joins as a partner from Ernst & Young where he advised hedge funds and private equity houses on UK and cross border tax matters. Prior to qualifying as a tax barrister, Roman worked in investment banking.

Tom Brown, vice chair of KPMG's global investment management practice says:  "I am very pleased to welcome Dan to our hedge funds practice. We have been investing heavily in this group and are pleased to add a tax specialist to our growing team. As the industry continues to evolve and is presented with new challenges, Dan’s experience and tax expertise will be of enormous help to our clients.”

Roman says: “It is very exciting to join KPMG’s hedge funds practice given the firm’s strong commitment to the sector.  Tax remains an important issue for the industry and I look forward to working closely with our clients to help them navigate their way through the continuously evolving tax landscape.”

KPMG’s hedge funds practice comprises a global team of over 200 people in 15 countries.  It has won numerous awards for its practice including Best Transaction and Advisory Firm and Best Fund Auditor.