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Czech central bank and other EU members concerned over extended Esma powers

National supervisors should be responsible for their domestic institutions, says Czech National Bank. CNB is worried about power balance between member states and EU regulator Esma.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012secure

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Fund managers could be hit by exit of Italian bonds from BarCap index

Further downgrades for Italy would cause its inflation-linked bonds to drop out of a Barclays Capital index, prompting mass selling by fund managers. Dealers want the ECB to expand bond-buying remit.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Brazilian hedge funds enter Ucits field

First Brazilian Ucits hedge fund launched on Morgan Stanley’s FundLogic Alternatives platform. The long/short equity market neutral strategy is based on an existing fund benchmarked to the Bovespa.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011secure

Cayman Islands plans rule changes in 2012 on hedge fund corporate governance

The Cayman regulator is rolling out changes to its framework on corporate governance in 2012, extending its statement of guidance for licensees to all regulated entities, including hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

JC Flowers sees potential investment opportunity in troubled eurozone banks

JC Flowers head says reliance on short-term funding is a weakness of the securities industry, not just MF Global. The worsening eurozone crisis could lead to investment opportunities in troubled banks...

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Nov 2011secure

Video: Interview with Joseph Bannister, chairman, Malta Financial Services Authority

Malta’s regulator is encouraging more custodians to come to the island in response to increased numbers of Ucits fund launches. The MFSA also has oversight plans for hedge fund directors.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Nov 2011 | screening image

Hedge funds eye opportunities posed by troubled US home loans

Sales of distressed US mortgage portfolios could be a boon for hedge funds. Galton Capital Management, part of Mariner Investment Group, is preparing to launch a fund to capitalise on the opportunity....

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Nov 2011secure

CVA desks to continue buying sovereign CDSs even if payout is uncertain

Even if credit default swap contracts are not triggered in the Greek debt restructuring, Basel III's credit value adjustment charge will ensure the sovereign CDS market will continue

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Nov 2011secure

Audio listing

A selection video interviews and reports covering a wide range of subjects including service providers, investors, hedge fund managers and others associated with hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Nov 2011 | screening image

CFTC to publish own version of Volcker rule

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to publish its own Volcker rule for consultation although little progress has been made so far, according to CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2011secure

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