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CFTC votes to accept rules ending controversial FIA-Isda trilateral give-ups

Final rule forbids documentation revealing identities or limiting counterparty choice. The give-up agreement was designed to tackle the risks of trades being executed but failing to clear.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Mar 2012secure

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Move to electronic trading will increase hedge fund use of futures

Competition among buy-side companies and repercussions of Dodd-Frank will push hedge funds to trade electronically, says research from Tabb. Futures trading, mainly electronic, will also increase.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Mar 2012secure

OTC derivative central clearing could lead to cutback in hedge fund operations and trading

Central clearing of OTC derivatives will add 1%-3% to costs and could lead hedge funds to scale back operations and trade. While they await further regulatory guidance, changes are on hold for most.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Jan 2012secure

Electronic trading could solve OTC derivative regulatory headaches

US and European regulators want to reduce counterparty credit risk of OTC derivatives. Regulations could encourage trading on multilateral platforms, improving transparency and liquidity.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011secure

Users of OTC derivatives are not prepared for regulatory onslaught claims report

Regulatory requirements expected in the US and Europe will be difficult for buy-side companies to implement. Counterparty credit risk and collateral management for OTC derivatives will be challenging....

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2011secure

Almost three-quarters of European buy-side traders use dark pools

A vast majority (83%) of European buy-side traders use dark pools but 74% complained of a lack of transparency as the biggest issue in the marketplace.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Nov 2010secure

OTC derivatives market faces continuing challenges

The worst is over for the over the counter (OTC) derivatives market and OTC asset classes are returning to growth, according to a report by Aite Group.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jun 2010secure

Volume of trade ideas rises in reaction to Greek crisis

YouDevise’s trade idea monitor (TIM) has seen a surge in volume since the Greek financial crisis.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 May 2010secure

Technology is key to growth in options trading

Technology is the key factor behind the explosive growth in options trading over the past five years, according to a research study* by TABB Group.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jul 2009

Real-time front office and portfolio management system offered to hedge funds

An integrated real-time front office and portfolio management system for hedge funds is being offered by a partnership between Fidessa LatentZero and Tradar. Fidessa LatentZero is a provider of front-office......

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jul 2009

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