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MFA calls for end to ban on hedge fund solicitation and advertising

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged by the MFA to amend rules preventing hedge fund managers from openly communicating with investors and the media about their products.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 Jan 2012secure

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Time for hedge funds to engage in politics

Anti-capitalist protests and increasing regulation of financial services should spur hedge fund managers to think about effective political engagement and changing the mind-set of politicians.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

Regulatory debate continues on merits of short selling in turbulent markets

Regulators continue to disagree on rules to curtail short selling. Empirical evidence suggests constraining short sales significantly reduces market quality and can have unintended consequences.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Hedge funds and investors work on open risk reporting protocol

An initiative between service providers, investors and hedge funds is trying to find a common way to report risk. The open protocol enabling risk aggregation, is known by its acronym, Opera.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

Service provider profile: Citco Fund Services

Hedge fund and funds of hedge fund administration is becoming more competitive as more regulated and unregulated fund structures appear. Citco believes it is well placed to keep its premier position.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

Hedge funds need to take initiative in political engagement

Hedge funds need to keep on their toes as a sustained, consistent and effective lobby effort is needed nationally and internationally to keep bad regulation off the books.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2011secure

Hedge funds face increased regulation and oversight globally

As regulations from the US and European Union hit the hedge funds industry, managers and investors struggle to come to terms with how this will affect and alter how the sector operates in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Sep 2010secure

Regulatory changes need to include participation of hedge funds

With the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection the process of detailed regulation has begun. The hedge fund industry needs to engaged in the process.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2010secure

Hedge funds back US financial reform bill

Hedge funds based in US must register with the SEC, report trading positions and risk exposures. US banks restricted on investment into funds, proprietary trading and derivatives.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010secure

Through a glass, darkly - socially responsible investment and hedge funds

These are the days that try the hearts of hedge funds. Just when it seemed the regulatory onslaught was easing, another threat to the industry has manifested itself.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 May 2010secure

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