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Hedge Funds' response to proposed EU regulation

June 26, 2009

Analysis of:Hedge funds to take on Europe | business.timesonline.co.uk

The proposed EU Alternative Investments ("AI") Directive is wide ranging.  Market participants need to consider what the EU is seeking to achieve.  There is also a need to reflect on the part played by certain types of AI in the financial crisis.  AI providers also need to think on the possible commercial benefits of EU regulation.  Previous versions of this in mainstream mutual funds, ie the UCITS Directives, have been of massive benefit to fund promoters in distributing products globally, not just within the EU.

Are "bookies" a gamble in The Great Recession?

May 18, 2009

Analysis of:Ladbrokes profits hit by Cheltenham | uk.reuters.com

Ladbrokes' trading statement today really blames recent profit falls on "bad luck".  We, the punters, are meant to reel off the hard luck stories when we lose to them.  However, bookies also can get hit in a pretty uncontrollable way when hot favourites deliver, as they did in this year's Cheltenham Festival.  The real question, though, is whether The Great Recession will see more, or less, money staked generally.  Is betting seen as a luxury to be curtailed as disposable income comes under pressure, or a potential source of additional income?

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