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Counterparty risk
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
Morgan Stanley sees opportunities for prime brokerage in move to exchange clearing of OTC derivatives
A solid balance sheet is only one quality hedge funds look for in a prime brokers. Morgan Stanley believes a wide range of services offered globally and a consultative relationship is needed.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
US and EU regulation to impact way custodians do business
European Union and US regulations could impact the way custodians do business with hedge funds. At the same time the relationship between custodians and prime brokers is also evolving.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Hedge funds embrace lower cost model of cloud technology
Cloud technology could push down the costs for hedge funds of all sizes but fears remain over the counterparty risk of having one service provider for IT. Many are moving to the lower cost model.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
G20 will not meet deadline for OTC derivatives reforms according to Risk.net poll
A vast majority of respondents to a Risk.net poll do not believe G20 members will meet the end-2012 deadline for all standardised OTC derivatives to be cleared through central counterparties (CCPs).
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Nov 2011
Central counterparty capital rules could discourage client clearing, critics claim
Revised Basel rules provide little capital incentive for clearing members to clear trades on behalf of clients, say bankers. Exposures to clients would also have to be treated as a bilateral trade.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Nov 2011
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 2011
Equity volatility indexes give investors diversification but lack liquidity and choice
Equity volatility is a relatively new asset class. Although volatility indexes are only available for major markets, investors see them as a diversifier. Lack of liquidity and choice is an issue.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
US hedge funds win partial reprieve with amendments to SEC Form PF rules
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's threshold for 'heightened reporting' requirements has been raised to $1.5 billion, but Form PF is still a major burden for US hedge funds.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Oct 2011
Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities
Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011
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