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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 2011
EU proposals for credit ratings rules require close monitoring by hedge funds
The European Commission has proposed new rules for the issuance and use of credit ratings, including requirements that hedge fund managers look beyond ratings when evaluating credits.
Hedge Funds Review | 22 Nov 2011
Hedge funds position for slowdown as sovereign debt crisis worsens
Hedge fund managers expect the US dollar to weaken further and are positioning for a stock market capitulation as economic sentiment turns negative on debt concerns.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
Black-Scholes creator predicts 'golden age' for quantitative modelling
Quantitative analyst and co-creator of the Black-Scholes option pricing formula Myron Scholes sees a bright future for mathematical finance as it tackles problems thrown up by the financial crisis.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2011
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 2011
Hedge funds should invest like 'crocodiles'
Fund managers need a “crocodile” investment strategy to cope with 2011’s politically tumultuous markets, according to emerging market specialists at Matterhorn Investment Management.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jul 2011
US hedge funds well positioned after S&P warning on US government debt
S&P's recent warning about the creditworthiness of US government debt is seen as grandstanding by some. Hedge funds remain cautious about US equities and the dollar.
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Apr 2011
US Securities & Exchange Commission announces waiver on credit ratings requirements
The US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) waiver on the credit ratings requirement has thrown issuers and investors into confusion as Moody’s Fitch and Standard & Poor’s look for a solution.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing expands reporting platform
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing has enhanced its Workbench reporting platform to help hedge funds and investors comply with new US accounting standards by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2010
Credit ratings agencies do not want ratings quoted
Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings are asking clients not to use their ratings in documentation for new bond sales.
Hedge Funds Review | 22 Jul 2010
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