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No relief in 2012 for hedge funds as regulations continue to impact industry

Regulatory changes for hedge funds will continue in 2012 as amendments under the Dodd-Frank Act come into force and the deadline for the European AIFM directive nears, according to Kaye Scholer.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

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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

Euro collapse more inflationary than printing money says Axa IM fixed income head

It is difficult to foresee sustainable borrowing costs for Italian, Spanish or other troubled debt unless the ECB is used as a lender of last resort, says Chris Iggo, CIO at Axa IM.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Nov 2011secure

Eurozone instability to affect UK structured product pricing and payouts

A surge in implied and realised volatility in the eurozone will significantly impact the pricing of structured products in the UK market, say market participants.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Nov 2011secure

Ikos court case raises questions over protection of proprietary information

A UK High Court case brought by Ikos Asset Management has emphasised the difficulties of hedge funds protecting proprietary intellectual property in Europe and of successfully pursuing claims.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

English employment tribunal decision is wake-up call for hedge fund self-employment practice

A UK tribunal decision could change the way partners in Financial Service Authority-regulated organisations, such as hedge funds, are employed. The case also has implications for US-based hedge funds....

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Oct 2011secure

TCA Global Credit Master Fund: Trafalgar Capital Advisors

Trafalgar, a boutique finance and advisory company that lends money directly to small, listed companies, uses a hedge fund structure, offering corporate finance, advisory and short-term financing.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

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: Hedge funds face funding squeeze under Vickers report recommendation

UK-based hedge fund management companies could have problems accessing working capital if a provision in the ring-fencing chapter of the Independent Commission on Banking (Vickers report) stands.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Sep 2011 | screening image

Hedge Funds Standards Board looks to attract US and Asian managers

The UK-based Hedge Funds Standards Board (HFSB) is seeking to sign up more US and Asia-based managers to its best practice protocols.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Aug 2011secure

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