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Clearing to get boost from more to exchanges by OTC derivatives

A revolution is coming in clearing, as regulations require central clearing for OTC derivatives. Market conditions mean clients are obsessed by the financial stability of clearing counterparties.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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TCA Global Credit Master Fund: Trafalgar Capital Advisors

Trafalgar, a boutique finance and advisory company that lends money directly to small, listed companies, uses a hedge fund structure, offering corporate finance, advisory and short-term financing.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Audio: Trafalgar Capital Advisors unlocks SME financing through hedge fund structure

Trafalgar Capital Advisors (TCA) has found a way to combine the concept of a merchant bank with a hedge fund in order to exploit lending opportunities for listed small and medium-sized businesses.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Sep 2011 | screening image

Asset-backed securities are making a come back and attracting investor attention

Hedge funds investing in asset-backed securities (ABS) are making a strong case for investor allocations. Returns have continued a strong trend set in 2010 as pricing dislocations offer opportunities....

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Ratings needed for non-financial risks in European Union funds management industry

Strengthening of capital requirements and better information to evaluate non-financial risks are important for hedge funds. Fund governance needs to be strengthened to manage non-financial risks.

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

Audio: Double dip recession and the impact of regulation on hedge funds discussed

The latest N@ked Short Club discussed volatility, the prospects of a double-dip recession, US banking reforms and EU prudential directives as well as prime brokerage and securities lending.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jul 2010 | screening image

Litigation expected following SEC move against Goldman

A wave of litigation could follow the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s move against Goldman Sachs. The SEC has charged Goldman Sachs with misleading investors about a collateralised debt obligation......

Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2010secure

Goldman charged over subprime hedge fund trade

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Goldman Sachs with misleading investors about a collateralised debt obligation (CDO) it created for hedge fund Paulson & Co.

Hedge Funds Review | 17 Apr 2010secure

BarCap realigns FX prime brokerage

Barclays Capital is re-positioning its foreign exchange prime brokerage (FXPB) business, as it looks beyond its traditional high-frequency trading client base.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Apr 2010secure

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