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UK Conservatives take CCPs to heart after split with EU over ECB policy on clearing houses
British prime minister David Cameron's demand for the UK to be exempt from an European Central Bank (ECB) policy on clearing houses helped to prompt December's split with the European Union.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012
Non-US MF Global clients caught in cross-border collateral trap
Omnibus structure meant clearing clients of MF Global outside the US were asked to double up on collateral payments. Use of the structure for OTC markets is now in doubt.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011
Equity volatility indexes give investors diversification but lack liquidity and choice
Equity volatility is a relatively new asset class. Although volatility indexes are only available for major markets, investors see them as a diversifier. Lack of liquidity and choice is an issue.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Hedge funds see opportunity in beaten-down commercial mortgage-backed securities
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) offer attractive returns for investors prepared to ride out short-term volatility. The revival is driven by better than expected performance by legacy CMBS.......
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011
Dealers predict OTC derivatives reform will lead to boom in algorithmic trading
The Dodd-Frank Act and swap execution facilities (Sefs) are likely to encourage a growth in algorithmic execution of over-the-counter derivatives, say dealers
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Sep 2011
Cayman court holds hedge fund directors liable for ‘wilful neglect'
Cayman Islands grand court verdict clarifies the duties of hedge fund directors and slaps $111 million fine on directors of failed Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2011
Hedge funds face second surge of US regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed Form PF and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s plans to eliminate key registration exemptions will add to the regulatory burden for hedge......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011
US 'shooting itself in foot' with derivatives margin rules, declares Congressman Issa
Congressman Darrell Issa has attacked margin rules that threaten to isolate US banks. Foreign regulators said they have no plans to copy the proposals.
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Aug 2011
CME and Ice to launch repositories to rival DTCC
Banks have picked Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)to build a series of new derivatives repositories but overlooked rivals CME and Ice. Both say they intend to launch their own offerings....
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Aug 2011
CFTC/SEC swap product definitions 'irrational', say derivatives lawyers
Attorneys have criticised the division of regulation and the lack of detail on mixed swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Hedge Funds Review | 29 Jun 2011
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