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Emerging markets will dominate global growth as political and economic power shifts east

As power shifts to the east, emerging markets are driving global growth said speakers at City Week. These markets are growing fast, which means their currencies will become more important in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Feb 2012secure

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OTC derivative central clearing could lead to cutback in hedge fund operations and trading

Central clearing of OTC derivatives will add 1%-3% to costs and could lead hedge funds to scale back operations and trade. While they await further regulatory guidance, changes are on hold for most.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund managers ponder implications of global rebalancing that could favour emerging markets in 2012

Global macro hedge fund managers see opportunities in the G20 initiative to address global imbalances and stimulate economic growth and job creation. Emerging markets could provide the fuel for growth...

Hedge Funds Review | 10 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

Hong Kong regulator says work needed to co-ordinate OTC derivatives central clearing

Further international co-ordination is needed if the G-20 deadline for central clearing of standardised OTC derivatives is to be met, says Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission chief executive.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Nov 2011secure

G20 will not meet deadline for OTC derivatives reforms according to Risk.net poll

A vast majority of respondents to a Risk.net poll do not believe G20 members will meet the end-2012 deadline for all standardised OTC derivatives to be cleared through central counterparties (CCPs).

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Nov 2011secure

Resolution of eurozone debt crisis could spell end to common currency

Constantly on the brink of crisis, the 17-nation eurozone is fast approaching the point where it will either continue or admit defeat and fade into history.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 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

Continued volatility as US and Europe face persistent debt problems

While the US has narrowly avoided a debt crisis of its own, the eurozone faces continued threats as more countries are targeted by markets as the next victims. Market volatility continues.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Fears mount over political interference in commodities

Many commodity traders are worried about potential political interference in markets and prices as France’s Nicolas Sarkozy and US President Barack Obama call for regulation of the sector.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

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