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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

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M&A activity in 2012 could be boosted by strong corporates and interest from Asia-Pacific

Opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could pick up in 2012 although economic, political and regulatory challenges remain and activity is dependent on confidence returning to the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

Audio: PerTrac lifts the lid on alternative Ucits investment

Alternative Ucits is an investment vehicle people outside of Europe want to know more about. PerTrac’s comprehensive survey of the market reveals some surprises on location and size of the market.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012 | screening image

Greece likely to remain in eurozone even if it defaults, say industry experts

Greece is likely to default on its debt but stay within the eurozone, according to an expert panel discussing the future of the monetary union. As markets face a new norm, a NDF market is emerging.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012secure

Economic and social factors could lead to a disastrous 2012

A convergence of many worrying events could plunge the global economy into recession and the world's populations into mass civil unrest. Leadership from the US may not be enough to avert disaster.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Audio: Economist forecasts toughening trade environment in 2012 for hedge funds

Hedge funds face questions about the reason for their existence as they struggle to generate positive returns. The economic environment, regulation and scarce capital also threaten the industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Dec 2011 | screening image

Franco-German fiscal deal prompts falls in eurozone CDS spreads

Risk perceptions in the eurozone fell as France and Germany agreed treaty plans that will sanction fiscally irresponsible member states. S&P puts AAA euro members on credit watch.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Seeding platform NewAlpha Genesis 3: NewAlpha Asset Management

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Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

NewAlpha Genesis 3: NewAlpha Asset Management

Winner: Best performing specialist fund of hedge funds over three years

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

G20 agricultural ministers ponder effects of rising food and commodity prices

Group of 20 agricultural ministers are examining the effect of rising food and commodity prices but the answer to food price volatility is not to prosecute or block markets rather to use them better.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

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