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UK Conservatives take CCPs to heart after split with EU over ECB policy on clearing houses

British prime minister David Cameron's demand for the UK to be exempt from an European Central Bank (ECB) policy on clearing houses helped to prompt December's split with the European Union.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012secure

A wrecking ball breaking a white wall

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

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 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

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

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 2011secure

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 2011secure

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 2011secure

European rules on shorting could harm hedge fund strategies and investors

Legislation by European Union could have a negative impact on the shorting strategies used by a large number of hedge funds. Excessive rules could make fund managers exit strategies and the EU.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

People moves

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

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Mar 2011secure

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