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Positive signs of growth for hedge funds industry in 2011

Volatile markets and an uncertain political environment continue into 2011 while the hedge funds industry looks likely to have one of its best years yet for launches and attracting investment.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

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More political acumen needed

Former EU internal affairs commissioner Charlie McCreevy continues to advocate a more measured approach to hedge fund regulation, even outside of office. Hedge Funds Review spoke to him about his views......

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Apr 2010secure

EU resists US intervention into AIFM directive

The EU seems set to stick to its guns over the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive despite direct intervention from the US.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Mar 2010secure

Lords warn of AIFM dangers

The UK government should not support the Euroepan Union commission’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive unless it is compatible with equivalent legislation in non-European countries,......

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Feb 2010secure

ECB adds to criticism of alternative investments directive

The European Central Bank (ECB) has added its voice to criticism of the draft alternative investment fund managers directive, warning the proposals would create an unequal playing field.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Oct 2009

Shorting is here to stay but execution techniques may be changing

Is shorting changing? Do funds use prime brokers to borrow the instrument itself or use derivatives to achieve the same ends?

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2009secure

Regulation inevitable but needs to avoid political pitfalls

Will increased regulation benefit or hinder the hedge fund industry?

Hedge Funds Review | 01 May 2009secure

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