CME Group has received approval from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as a trade repository (TR) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). CME Group's multi-asset European (EU) trade repository, based in London, will accept submission of trades
Q&A with Jude Scott, Cayman Finance What is the most important aspect of maintaining Cayman’s reputation as the world’s leading offshore IFC? The key element that ties together all of our efforts to operate a premier global financial hub for
Q&A with Joanne Huckle, Ogier As someone who advises both hedge funds and private equity managers, are there common themes affecting both sets of clients? The once-rigid boundaries between the hedge funds industry and the private equity industry are becoming
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a statement addressing EMIR Refit implementation. The public statement addresses issues around the clearing and trading obligations for small financial counterparties and the backloading requirement for reporting entities, ahead of
A federal court in California has entered an order freezing the assets of defendants Douglas Elsworth Wilson of Poway, California, and three California companies that he controls and manages, Elsworth Berg Capital Management LLC (EBCM), Elsworth Berg Inc, and Elsworth
Seven members of a church in Queens, New York, have been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating USD12m from would-be hedge fund investors.
A leading advisor says that Guernsey Qualifying Investor Funds will require a disciplined response from the industry to ensure continued growth and success. Peter F
The HFRX indices moved into negative territory this week, with the Market Directional Index dropping -1.11. Other key losses were recorded by the Equity Hedge Index
The International Capital Market Association and the International Securities Lending Association will partner to hold joint public workshops on the Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement. The two separate master agreements are the legal underpinnings
