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Central counterparties should have last word on OTC clearing, says Futures and Options Association
Supervisors should not be able to force clearing houses to accept certain classes of OTC derivatives, says Futures and Options Association's chief executive Anthony Belchambers
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012
European Commission proposals to limit hedge fund reliance on credit ratings leave industry baffled
European Commission proposals do not want hedge fund managers to rely on credit ratings. The new rule, however, leaves the industry pondering what it means for the way they run their strategies.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011
Controversial EU ban on naked CDS shorting is ill-judged, say experts
A European Union rule banning naked CDS trading is misguided and "another instance of the authorities blaming the wrong people and imposing the wrong policies", says Cass Business School's Ian Marsh.
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Oct 2011
Withdrawal from eurozone is a possible but extreme measure, says EU official
Market turmoil and sovereign debt crisis have encouraged speculation about a possible disintegration of the eurozone or the departure of one or more members – something institutionally complex.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Aug 2011
Esma flexes its muscles
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) is taking on a huge workload but some question whether it can deliver sensible regulation and effective oversight within the European Union.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients
European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
US Treasury Secretary Geithner voices concerns over regulatory gaps for OTC clearing
Market participants believe a letter from US Treasury Secretary Timonthy Geithner endorses a narrowing of the European market infrastructure regulation (Emir) scope but highlights gap in legislation.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jun 2011
European hedge funds unprepared for Dodd-Frank
European hedge funds may be unprepared for the implementation of the US Dodd-Frank Act on July 16, warns Newedge in-house counsel. He said extra-territoriality provisions will hit European managers.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011
Questions raised over Esma’s power to determine OTC derivative clearing eligibility
The European Commission may have to determine which OTC derivatives contracts should be cleared under new rules rather than under Esma as originally planned.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Apr 2011
European Union AIFM directive set for November vote
Negotiations on the European Union's alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive have reached a conclusion. A vote is likely to take place in the European parliament on November 11.
Hedge Funds Review | 26 Oct 2010
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