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China will need to issue products through multiple financial centres to internationalise yuan

As global regulators work together, developed countries are grappling with change. For emerging markets, political and economic considerations are priorities as China works to fully convert the yuan.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Feb 2012secure

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Czech central bank and other EU members concerned over extended Esma powers

National supervisors should be responsible for their domestic institutions, says Czech National Bank. CNB is worried about power balance between member states and EU regulator Esma.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012secure

Icap's group chief executive Spencer says 'not a prayer' of UK agreeing to EU trading tax

The proposed European Union (EU) financial trading tax would be vetoed by the UK, says Icap's group chief executive Michael Spencer. If not, the broker will move its London HQ to New York.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

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 2012secure

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 2011secure

EU proposals for credit ratings rules require close monitoring by hedge funds

The European Commission has proposed new rules for the issuance and use of credit ratings, including requirements that hedge fund managers look beyond ratings when evaluating credits.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Nov 2011secure

People moves

The latest appointments within hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Nov 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

European debt crisis may delay implementation of AIFM directive

European Commission officials are centred on Greece although the technical details of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive and oversight of hedge funds continues.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

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 2011secure

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