France pushes for stricter hedge fund rules

Articles discusses the reaction of various EU Member State governments to the European Commission's April 2009 proposal for a Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers. The proposals are regarded as too timid in France, but are viewed as too far-reaching in the UK.

ESO: Background information: EU plans for hedge fund rules under fire / EU rules on hedge funds unlikely to end debate http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-plans-for-hedge-fund-rules-under-fire-eu-rules-on-hedge-funds-unlikely-to-end-debate/

ESO: Background information: France fears hedge fund ‘Trojan Horse’ http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-fears-hedge-fund-trojan-horse/

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