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EC draft rules would impose leverage limits on hedge funds
A draft European Commission directive, due to be released on April 30, would tighten European oversight of hedge fund managers, including leverage limits, increased disclosure and minimum capital requirements.
Level 3 committees respond to Commission
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UK's Darling proposes EU super-regulator for micro-prudential supervision
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New single-name CDS sparks hedging worries
Plans to reshape the US single-name credit default swap (CDS) market are causing concerns among some credit portfolio managers, due to a limit on their ability to get capital relief for hedges under Basel II.
UK responds to EU financial law proposals
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Criticisms for Sarkozy's Solvency II proposal
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EU regulation will restrict financial services growth
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UK Treasury calls for more regulatory convergence
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EU Council says Lamfalussy Committees need strengthening
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EU deal on cross-border banking supervision
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UK rejects Italian calls for single EU regulator
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The time is now
Now is the time for all good insurers to start preparing for Solvency II. Victoria Pennington explains what the new capital requirements for insurers will involve, and assesses the market's readiness for their implementation in 2012
Summer of discontent
Peter Madigan takes a look at how regulators in the US, UK and Europe have reacted to the events of the past summer, and the many rules and regulations practitioners can expect to face this autumn
No rest before Mifid
The November 1 implementation deadline is upon us. But just how ready were Europe and its financial services firms for the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ? Victoria Pennington uncovers the real story behind Mifid's progress
Cross-border confusion
Despite demand from investors for retail structured products, international growth is being hindered by regulatory anomalies. Peter Green and Jeremy Jennings-Mares explain
Subprime rating actions spark EC review of agencies
The European Commission (EC) is planning an “intensive review” of credit rating agencies after the slew of recent rating actions on securities affected by poorly performing US subprime mortgages.
Swedish central bank head wants EU cross-border banking regulator
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Batting for British banks
Angela Knight, chairperson of the British Bankers' Association, talks to Nick Kochan about her hard-earned reputation as the scourge of the international regulatory community
Cross-border confusion
Europe's internationally active banks have until the end of this year to be fully compliant with the new Basel capital Accord, but a lack of clarity on cross-border implementation continues to cause major problems
FSA publishes Pillar II assessment framework
FSA is first EU state to release Pillar II assessment framework
Confusion reigns
Exactly what the role of home and host regulators will be for the regulation of branches under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid) remains an elusive issue. The industry is clear that firms should have to follow only one set…