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Franco-German fiscal deal prompts falls in eurozone CDS spreads

Risk perceptions in the eurozone fell as France and Germany agreed treaty plans that will sanction fiscally irresponsible member states. S&P puts AAA euro members on credit watch.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

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Eurozone indecision fuels market mayhem

Eurozone indecision in the face of continued pressure on sovereign debt, particularly Spain and Italy, and a loss of confidence in European banks could plunge the world into deep depression.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Audio: Saxo Bank consultant questions ability of eurozone to survive present crisis

Nick Beecroft, senior markets consultant at Saxo Bank in London, looks at the key developments in the unfolding sovereign debt crisis and the political will of the European Union's architects.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 May 2011 | screening image

S&P launches eurozone stock index

Standard & Poor’s has launched the S&P Euro 75 index providing market exposure to 75 of the eurozone’s leading, liquid blue chip companies.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Nov 2010secure

Global macro hedge funds seek profit amid turmoil

The imbalances in the global economy have created a rich environment for macro traders. Many hedge fund portfolio managers running the strategy see opportunities, particularly in emerging markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2010secure

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles and Clearstream form joint venture for OTC clearing

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) and Clearstream have teamed up to create a trade repository that will collect and administer details of all over the counter (OTC) transactions reported by users.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jul 2010secure

Spanish stock exchange lists first commodity-linked ETFs

The Spanish stock exchange has launched trading in two exchange traded funds (ETFs) issued by Lyxor Asset Management and linked to commodities as underlying assets for the first time in Spain.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 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

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

Fund managers move towards emerging markets as Europe's performance declines

Emerging markets continue to rebound strongly in 2010 whereas the outlook for Europe appears to be growing bleaker, according to expert fund managers speaking in London.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 May 2010secure

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