Parliament adopts AIFMD *

European Union - November 12 2010
Parliament has adopted the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.

Co-authors: Matthew Hodgson.

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BoE on the conference circuit *

United Kingdom - November 5 2010
BoE has published speeches given by Paul Tucker in Brussels and the US on crisis management frameworks.

Co-authors: Rosali Pretorius.

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IOSCO publishes report on commodity futures *

Global - November 5 2010
IOSCO has published a report on commodity futures markets, prepared for the G20.

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FSB looks at reliance on CRA ratings *

United Kingdom - November 5 2010
FSB has published some principles that will reduce reliance on Credit Rating Agency (CRA) ratings in standards, laws and regulations.

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CESR pleased with disclosures *

European Union - November 5 2010
CESR is pleased with the improvements it found in financial instruments disclosures.

Co-authors: Rosali Pretorius.

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