Leverage, Inaccessibility for Smaller Traders, and Offshore Threat are Focus of Public Comments As we’ve discussed in related posts, the CFTC has proposed rules regulating the off-exchange spot forex industry (see Retail FOREX Registration Regulations Proposed). The CFTC has requested comments from the public and there are currently about 100 public comments [...]
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6 November
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Hedge Funds and Counterparties: Report by GAO
This article is part of a series examining the statements in a report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in February 2008. The items in this report are important because they provide insight into how the government views the hedge fund industry and how that might influence the future [...]
7 October
Hedge Fund IRA Investments
Individual retirement account (IRA) investments into hedge funds are increasing rapidly. Below are some common questions hedge fund managers have about potential investments by IRAs. Can an IRA invest in a hedge fund? Generally yes, however the IRA and the hedge fund must make sure to follow certain regulations which [...]