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European distressed debt hedge fund managers eye prospects of massive refinancings in 2012

European distressed debt hedge fund managers are optimistic about the prospects of tapping into a €140 billion leverage loan market in 2012 while investors worry about a lack of skilled managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

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Sponsored Q&A: Finab and Sadis Goldberg

New regulatory and reporting requirements will force hedge funds managers to fine-tune their processes. Finab’s Wilton McDonald and Sadis & Goldberg’s Ron Geffner look at what can be expected

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients

European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Hedge funds cut short positions as European Union ponders more regulation

Hedge funds have more than halved their levels of securities borrowing amid fears over pending regulation affecting shorting being discussed by the European Union.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jun 2011secure

Manager profile: Paul Ruddock, co-founder and CEO, Lansdowne Partners

Paul Ruddock worries inappropriate regulation could inhibit hedge funds from achieving their returns. He is also concerned that London may have trouble attracting talent in future.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

More intrusive investigation predicted in wake of Rajaratnam case

Laywers in the US and UK say the conviction of hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam will lead to more investigation of insider trading and possibly more convictions.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 May 2011secure

Central securities company to facilitate short-selling in China

One of China's leading securities houses sees a bright future for domestic investment banks developing hedge fund like trading businesses once short-selling is further liberalised on the mainland.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 May 2011secure

European rules on shorting could harm hedge fund strategies and investors

Legislation by European Union could have a negative impact on the shorting strategies used by a large number of hedge funds. Excessive rules could make fund managers exit strategies and the EU.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Dealers and issuers protest European ban on naked CDS

A European Union ban on naked shorting of credit default swaps (CDS) is back on the table following a vote by the European parliament's committee on economic and monetary affairs.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Mar 2011secure

Advent in hedge fund software link up with Syncova

Advent Software has bought Syncova Solutions, a UK-based company that provides margin management and financing software to hedge funds and prime brokers.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Mar 2011secure

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