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Ask questions and avoid sure bets, energy traders told
E.on Global Commodities CRO calls for disciplined approach to trading decisions
Ucits VI threatens derivatives in alternatives funds, says Candriam
Sixth iteration of directive could pose danger to portfolio risk management
US rules on foreign banks criticised by SRB’s König
Local holding companies are a “step in the wrong direction”, says European resolution chief
Chenavari exploiting opportunities in energy, Asia and liquid alts
Credit player launches Ucits European vehicle and eyes '40 Act funds
Bond-CDS basis trades have 'stopped working', hedge funds say
Arbitrageurs have exited trades, leaving basis structurally higher
Clearers challenge Massad over EU client protections
Affiliate and client positions not commingled, they argue
Quant fund approaches need refining in China market
Rich pickings are available but market fundamentals differ from Europe and the US
Market braced for upheaval as SEC signals ETF crackdown
Providers fear new data requirements may herald future enforcement actions and regulation
Family offices need professionals, says PHF Capital's Fletcher
Investment veteran decries managers who aren't ‘real investment professionals'
Depositors feeling the pinch as banks bow to Basel III
Seven firms say deposit business is being complicated by LCR and leverage rules
Central banks must be 'market-makers of last resort' – IMF
Monetary policy and regulation have amplified illiquidity, says IMF official
Ferc manipulation cases put limits on US power traders
Costly fines deter firms from employing cross-market strategies
Emerging markets domestic focus rewards Aperios
But fund not envisaged to grow larger than $500 million
CME-LCH basis to persist, say dealers
Banks not convinced by CME plans to lure dealers from LCH.Clearnet
Flawed reliance on VAR a systemic risk for insurers
Solvency II has its weaknesses, says writer and consultant René Doff
Video: FCStone calls for balance in capital and margin rules
Dodd-Frank rules must balance stability and market liquidity, says global head of risk
Long/short equity sees $7.5 billion net inflows over 12 months
But strategy also experiences net redemptions in Q1 2015 of nearly $2 billion
Long/short return calculations can ignore effect of leverage
Net exposure should be smaller than long exposure, not larger, says academic
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Unregulated Israel hedge funds face battle for AIFMD compliance
Industry keen to find Europe-based platforms for growing Israeli funds to use
CCP wrangling sparks new frontloading fears
Dealers fear trades could be booked at CCPs they are not able to use
Q&A: Belgian watchdog on Mifid, Priips, war on complexity
Belgian markets watchdog defends its curbs on one of world’s structured products capitals
Imap exposes differences on one-in-200-year risks
Diverging views remain on calibration of stresses
EU regulators clash over structured products risk ratings
Months-long delay to discussion paper said to owe to squabbles between national regulators