Regulation

September 10, 2009

To Entice Foreign Capital, China Relaxes Regulations

Although still miniscule in nature, the Chinese Qualified Foreign Investor (QFII) program will—if proposed regulation passes—raise limits, lower minimums, and reduce lockups for foreign institutions, a sign of encouragement for foreigners wishing to pour money into the country.

August 20, 2009

Offered More Votes, Institutions Reject UK Shareholder Proposals

Institutions, despite being offered greater voting power in recent London proposals, are balking at a two-tiered shareholder system.

August 12, 2009

In the United Kingdom, Pensions Join Alternatives Battle

With European regulators looking to tighten the alternative investment collar, UK pension funds – who now, more than ever, need the excess returns that alternatives are purported to provide – have stepped into the battle.