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Regulatory reform

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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Aima ready to engage with US on Dodd-Frank

The Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima) is to discuss manager registration and proprietary trading among other issues with US policymakers ahead of legislative reform.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Aug 2010secure

FSA launches review of trading activity regulation

The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) is considering fundamental changes to the regulation of trading activities for banks and investment companies.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2010secure

Video: Fee structures, performance, Jefferies and the Channel Islands highlighted in latest issue

Highlights of the August issue include a close look at fee structures, investment flows into hedge funds, an in-depth interview with prime broker Jefferies and the Channel Islands supplement.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2010 | screening image

New law firm aimed at alternative managers launches

A law firm that will be able to invest in the funds it advises on has been set up by London-based alternative investment lawyer Matthew Hudson.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jul 2010secure

Prime broker profile: Barclays Capital - aiming for the top

Barclays Capital aims to capitalise on its acquisition of Lehman Brothers to expand its offering to become a global top-tier prime broker for hedge funds. Custody services are something BarCap is also......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010secure

AIFM directive delayed by disagreement

The European Union council and parliament failed to find common ground over a number of issues on the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive. These included third countries and custody....

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 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

BOOK REVIEW Capitalising on a crisis

With Capitalism 4.0 – the birth of a new economy, Anatole Kaletsky maintains and reinforces his optimistic interpretation of the recent economic crisis and its aftermath.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Jun 2010secure

AIFM first reading vote delayed until September

Belgium is set to take over negotiations for the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive after talks between the European Union council and parliament broke down this week.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jun 2010secure

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