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Hedge funds struggle with macro volatility

Speakers at the Salt conference in Las Vegas highlight the challenges for hedge funds of managing money in a volatile macro environment. Global macro strategies have seen declines since 2009.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 May 2012secure

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Big change coming to OTC derivatives clearing, says Isda chairman

Regulations will help reduce systemic risk and change how the derivatives markets work but changes are needed for parts of the rules, says Isda chairman Stephen O'Connor who works at Morgan Stanley.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 May 2012secure

Audio: Regulations face implementation hurdles and could curb innovation, warns NYSE Euronext

Regulators in the US and EU face problems in implementation of the myriad rules created through Dodd-Frank and various European legislation, warns NYSE Euronext’s Garry Jones.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012 | screening image

Audio: Hedge fund managers need to pay closer attention to details of regulation to avoid compliance pitfalls

Hedge funds need to pay more attention to the fine detail of regulation of the industry. The in-house general counsel or chief operating officer needs to keep on top of laws to avoid non-compliance.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012 | screening image

Barney Frank critical of CFTC swap execution facilities rules

Congressman Barney Frank supports elements of a bill to clarify the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's mandate on swap trading venues. He insists new rules should not weaken competition.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Apr 2012secure

Audio: US and European OTC trades set to dominate after move to exchange clearing

OTC derivatives trades will stay in the US and Europe after regulation is implemented, although Asia is keen to capture market share. More exotic trades are likely to disappear as margin costs rise.

Hedge Funds Review | 18 Apr 2012 | screening image

Jobs Act rewrites hedge fund marketing rules

The Jobs Act will allow hedge funds to advertise their services and directly solicit investors for the first time but regulators have concerns about the change. The SEC has 90 days to amend its rules....

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2012secure

Video: Challenges and opportunities emanate from regulation: a sponsored Q&A

Marina Lewin, global head of business development at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the international hedge fund industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Mar 2012 | screening imagesecure

Sponsored Q&A: BNY Mellon talks about the challenges and opportunities from regulation

Marina Lewin, global head of business development at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the international hedge funds industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Mar 2012

Emir rules will be binding from 2013, says EU official at Risk Annual Summit

Time is not on the side of the European Securities and Market Authority (Esma) as it draws up technical standards for European market infrastructure regulation (Emir), says EC official.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Mar 2012secure

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