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Repo market changes stymied as taskforce set to disband without delivering key reform

Concerns expressed by New York Fed about intra-day credit and tri-party repo market (valued at $1.67trn in late January) should be tackled by JP Morgan, BNY Mellon and DTCC, says industry taskforce.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Feb 2012secure

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Clarity still needed despite Esma’s level 2 advice on AIFM directive to EU commission

Hedge funds still in doubt after publication of European Securities and Markets Authority’s (Esma) advice on implementation of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

Esma in danger of taking 'Stalinist' approach to AIFM directive implementation, warns BVCA

British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association representative says Esma could adopt a 'Stalinist' approach to alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) rules.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Oct 2011secure

CME and Ice to launch repositories to rival DTCC

Banks have picked Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)to build a series of new derivatives repositories but overlooked rivals CME and Ice. Both say they intend to launch their own offerings....

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Aug 2011secure

Asian hedge funds eschew custody arrangements to safeguard assets

As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

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 2011secure

Central securities company to facilitate short-selling in China

One of China's leading securities houses sees a bright future for domestic investment banks developing hedge fund like trading businesses once short-selling is further liberalised on the mainland.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 May 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

Regulation has not kept pace with innovation in the fund management industry

The Ucits directive fails to make adequate allowances for the operational consequences of financial innovation. Non-financial risk has increased and regulations contributed to this rise.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

Technology and transparency is key to reinvention of funds of hedge funds

Funds of hedge funds are using technology to achieve the level of transparency and evaluate underlying managers as increased operational risk management becomes critical.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2010secure

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