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US regulators step up hedge fund investigations
Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012
Czech central bank and other EU members concerned over extended Esma powers
National supervisors should be responsible for their domestic institutions, says Czech National Bank. CNB is worried about power balance between member states and EU regulator Esma.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012
FSA says timetable too short for implementation of EU AIFM directive
Risk of disproportionate regulation and a lack of implementation time for the EU alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive are highlighted by the UK FSA in its latest discussion paper.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012
Audio: Solvency II directive could end hedge fund investment by European insurance companies
Draft Solvency II directive could mean European insurance companies (and possibly other institutional investors) will not be able to invest in hedge funds because of excessive capital requirements.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | 
Diamondback seeks to calm investors over insider trading allegations
Hedge fund Diamondback Capital says it cut ties with alleged insider traders and has been co-operating with investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Attorney's Office.
Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012
Hedge fund managers charged in insider trading case in US
US law enforcement officials including the Securities and Exchange Commission have accused seven fund managers and analysts of orchestrating one of the largest insider trading schemes in history
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012
Central counterparties should have last word on OTC clearing, says Futures and Options Association
Supervisors should not be able to force clearing houses to accept certain classes of OTC derivatives, says Futures and Options Association's chief executive Anthony Belchambers
Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012
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 2012
OTC derivative central clearing could lead to cutback in hedge fund operations and trading
Central clearing of OTC derivatives will add 1%-3% to costs and could lead hedge funds to scale back operations and trade. While they await further regulatory guidance, changes are on hold for most.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Jan 2012
Indian investment rule change opens market to hedge funds
Rule changes for foreign investment into India will open investment opportunities for hedge funds. Mauritius, the favoured location for funds accessing India, is likely to remain the preferred route.
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
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