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MFA calls for end to ban on hedge fund solicitation and advertising

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged by the MFA to amend rules preventing hedge fund managers from openly communicating with investors and the media about their products.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 Jan 2012secure

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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

Uncertain markets and lacklustre political policies bode ill for rest of 2011

No white knight has yet appeared to rescue a floundering world economy. Options are running out for politicians as markets continue violent swings, fear takes hold and recession seems a certainty.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

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 2011secure

Hedge fund managers give qualified support for Dodd-Frank financial reforms

The hedge fund community has questioned some elements of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation although many managers agree regulatory changes were necessary.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 May 2011secure

Stretched SEC delays filing deadline

SEC does not see hedge fund registration as a priority while chairman Mary Schapiro confirms deadline date will be extended into 2012. Concern mounts over SEC ability to oversee industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011secure

Audio: FX hedge fund manager John Taylor bullish on commodities after S&P's US debt move

S&P’s move to negative from stable for US sovereign debt means little to markets that are already cautious about the US dollar and bullish about commodities such as gold and oil.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Apr 2011 | screening image

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

Surge in institutional electronic trading reported by Tradeweb

Institutional trading of interest swaps on online market provider Tradeweb's multi-dealer to client marketplace increased by over 71% in the first four months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.......

Hedge Funds Review | 13 May 2010secure

Braced for impact

What impact do you expect increased regulation to have on fund administrators and their hedge fund clients in 2010? Do you expect permanent and significant changes as a result?

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Apr 2010

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