October 15, 2009
CFTC Chairman Gensler Applauds “Historic Progress”
In a first step towards increased regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives markets, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. The act is one of several initiatives to increase regulatory oversight of the financial markets and if passed by Congress would be signed into law [...]
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October 12, 2009
Technology Solutions for Registered Hedge Fund Managers
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It is the final quarter of this year’s political season and it has become clear that the earlier clamor for hedge fund registration has been overshadowed by larger political issues - namely health care legislation and the cap and trade bill. Recent events, however, have shown that the registration [...]
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House Committee Votes for Hedge Fund Registration
October 27, 2009Bart Mallon, Esq. (http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com)
Private Equity Funds Not Excluded
Today the House Financial Services Committee voted to require hedge fund managers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While private equity firms are also required to register under the proposed bill, managers to venture capital funds are excluded from this registration requirement.
The bill will next be [...]