EU rules would see hedge funds go overseas

Nearly half of the UK's hedge funds are likely to move abroad if new EU regulations are passed, according to a comprehensive new study of the alternative asset management industry due to be released on 21 September 2009.

ESO: Background Information: Debate shows no consensus on rules http://www.europeansources.info/record/debate-shows-no-consensus-on-rules/

Open Europe: Press Release, 21.9.09: EU alternative investment Directive to cost industry and investors billions http://www.openeurope.org.uk/media-centre/pressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=120

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