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Alternative investment management association (aima)

Aima ready to engage with US on Dodd-Frank

The Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima) is to discuss manager registration and proprietary trading among other issues with US policymakers ahead of legislative reform.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Aug 2010

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Regulatory changes need to include participation of hedge funds

With the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection the process of detailed regulation has begun. The hedge fund industry needs to engaged in the process.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2010 | secure

SEC to require non-US asset managers to register under Dodd-Frank act

Hedge fund managers based outside the US with over $25 million in assets from US investors may need to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under new financial legislation.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jul 2010

Hedge funds back US financial reform bill

Hedge funds based in US must register with the SEC, report trading positions and risk exposures. US banks restricted on investment into funds, proprietary trading and derivatives.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Hedge funds caught in European Union capital requirements directive

EU-based hedge fund managers will have to review the way they pay staff after the European Union council and parliament agreed on new regulations governing financial services remuneration.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jul 2010

People moves

The latest appointments within hedge funds and fund of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Jun 2010

UK and Czech Republic hold out against AIFM

The EU council's meeting of finance ministers is set to approve its version of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive next week with opposition from only two member states.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 May 2010

Through a glass, darkly - socially responsible investment and hedge funds

These are the days that try the hearts of hedge funds. Just when it seemed the regulatory onslaught was easing, another threat to the industry has manifested itself.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2010 | secure

EXCLUSIVE: AIFM depositary rules would force Ucits change

Ucits legislation governing custodians could be brought in line with the European Union’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive if the latest parliamentary proposals are approved in May.......

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Apr 2010

Independence at centre of valuation

What are the main challenges fund administrators face in verifying valuations to calculate NAV? How are administrators valuing illiquid or hard-to-value instruments and what are the problems they face?......

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Apr 2010

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