Collateralisation
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 2011
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 2011
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 |
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 2011
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 2011
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 2011
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 |
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 2010
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 2010
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 2010
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