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European Union AIFM directive set for November vote

Negotiations on the European Union's alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive have reached a conclusion. A vote is likely to take place in the European parliament on November 11.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Oct 2010secure

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Audio: Hedge fund industry sees regulation as biggest after-effect of banking crisis

Damian Handzy, CEO of Investor Analytics, sparked off discussion on the after-effects of the banking meltdown on the hedge fund industry in the latest edition of the Naked Short Club.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Oct 2010 | screening image

EU member states still at loggerheads over AIFM

European Union (EU) member states have failed yet again to reach an agreement on the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive, leading to a postponement of negotiations.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Oct 2010secure

AIFM negotiations thrown into turmoil

The future of the European Union’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive remains in doubt after France tabled an 11th-hour compromise document.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010secure

Luxembourg aims to keep competitive advantage with early implementation of Ucits IV

Luxembourg hopes to keep its position as the leading jurisdiction for Ucits products with early implementation of Ucits IV while European Union regulators show concern over Ucits III hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010secure

US tax compliance act to have serious impact for hedge fund managers

Hedge fund managers need to join in lobbying efforts to clarify upcoming rules, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), imposed by US authorities seeking to crack down on tax evasion.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Sep 2010secure

AIFM passport compromise for non-EU hedge funds mooted

The European Union (EU) has moved closer to agreeing a marketing 'passport’ for hedge funds based outside the EU after the Belgian presidency tabled a compromise on the issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Sep 2010secure

European Union publishes short selling and OTC derivative proposals

The European Union has released details of proposals to tighten regulation of short selling and over the counter (OTC) derivatives. Some industry organisations have raised concerns.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Sep 2010secure

Swiss hedge fund laws under scrutiny ahead of EU rules

The Swiss fund industry is pressing for legislative reform that would enable all hedge fund managers in the country to register with the financial regulator ahead of the introduction of new EU laws.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Sep 2010secure

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

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