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Feature: The hammer falls

11 March 2010

The credit crisis has prompted a rethink around regulation and how more stringent and transparent guidelines can deter future market traumas. But will recent regulation changes help or hinder the market in years to come?

It is no secret, that when markets suffer a downturn, regulation is sometimes used by politicians as a way to restore confidence and reign in the financial institutions. This crisis has prompted governments to be more outspoken about specific market instruments and asset classes than ever before.

French President, Nicolas Sarkozy at last year’s G-20 summit called for "hedge funds to be registered and controlled." We can accept debate on the extent of the regulation, but we cannot tolerate any longer...


 

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What will UCITS IV mean to the market?

It will increase economies of scale and reduce costs for UCITS investors
34%
It will provide more choice, transparency and investor protection
17%
It will encourage the consolidation of funds
17%
It will result in a push by firms to domicile in a single location as opposed to multiple
17%
No real effect at all
14%