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Central counterparty capital rules could discourage client clearing, critics claim
Revised Basel rules provide little capital incentive for clearing members to clear trades on behalf of clients, say bankers. Exposures to clients would also have to be treated as a bilateral trade.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Nov 2011
Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities
Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011
Forex options clearing complicated by guaranteed settlement requirements
International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) guaranteed settlement requirements make foreign exchange options clearing more difficult, according to market participants.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jul 2011
Systemic risk reporting proposal irks hedge funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s plans to collect systemic risk data from hedge fund managers could place an undue compliance burden on the industry.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011
Cayman Islands hedge fund community positive on future of jurisdiction
After sustained attacks on offshore financial centres, Cayman Islands' financial services sector is in confident mood and expects to continue to dominate as the domicile of choice for hedge funds.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011
Ratings needed for non-financial risks in European Union funds management industry
Strengthening of capital requirements and better information to evaluate non-financial risks are important for hedge funds. Fund governance needs to be strengthened to manage non-financial risks.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011
Pragmatic approach to Cayman Islands regulation
Looking at the regulation of the funds industry, there is general approval of the way the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (Cima) has been dealing with issues.
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010
Hong Kong regulator predicts continued success in attracting hedge fund managers
With over 300 hedge fund managers and close to $70 billion in assets under management, Hong Kong is in the running to become the main centre for hedge fund management in Asia.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Dec 2010
Iosco proposes oversight principles for dark liquidity
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) has released a consultation paper aimed at helping regulators to deal with issues surrounding dark liquidity.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Oct 2010
BVI legal reform paves way for growing offshore hedge funds business
The British Virgin Islands has passed the Securities & Investment Business Act (SIBA). The law fine-tunes the framework for investment funds and could give the BVI an edge in offshore funds business.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010
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