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Regulation
EU and US regulators risk regulatory arbitrage for non-cleared FX, says Esma's chair
Bilateral collateralisation may not be applied to foreign exchange swaps and forwards under the Dodd-Frank Act but will be applied in the European Union, says Steven Maijoor, chair of Esma.
Hedge Funds Review | 09 Feb 2012
China will need to issue products through multiple financial centres to internationalise yuan
As global regulators work together, developed countries are grappling with change. For emerging markets, political and economic considerations are priorities as China works to fully convert the yuan.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Feb 2012
Hedge fund industry needs to take warnings of Occupy movement to heart
As the eurozone crisis continues to drag on, citizens of developed countries are making their views known: faith in the financial system and political leaders is in short supply.
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012
US regulators step up hedge fund investigations
Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012
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 2012
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 2012
Regulation and risk appetite among top concerns of hedge funds and investors over 2009-11
A series of polls over 2009-11 show hedge fund managers and investors are concerned about the impact regulation will have on the industry, costs associated with compliance and effect on risk-taking.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012
FSA says timetable too short for implementation of EU AIFM directive
Risk of disproportionate regulation and a lack of implementation time for the EU alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive are highlighted by the UK FSA in its latest discussion paper.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012
Audio: Solvency II directive could end hedge fund investment by European insurance companies
Draft Solvency II directive could mean European insurance companies (and possibly other institutional investors) will not be able to invest in hedge funds because of excessive capital requirements.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | 
Video: Exploiting long/short credit arbitrage strategies, sponsored by Lyxor Asset Management
Credit markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility as hedge fund managers focus on liquid high-quality credits at or near the top of the capital structure and avoid riskier bonds and loans.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012 | 
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