Regulations
Preparing for Central Clearing
While the market is awaiting news of financial reform in the US, firms have started analyzing the potential impact of a move to central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives. The change in infrastructure would mean a growing need for automated…
Obama Administration rolls out new hedge fund registration rules
In a widely expected move , the US Treasury Department has proposed new legislation that would require hedge funds and other private investment funds to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Costs of Change
Since the UK's Financial Services Authority recently published a consultation paper on liquidity risk, the topic has appeared on the agenda at industry events. But market participants are concerned about tight deadlines and costly implementations. Carla…