Top Financial Watchdog Recommends Limits on Hedge Fund Leverage

Financial Stability Board publishes recommendations on nonbank leverage risks

Global regulator, the Financial Stability Board, published final policy recommendations to address financial stability risks from nonbank financial intermediation leverage.

Regulators should limit leverage for ‘shadow banks’ in core markets, FSB says

By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Valentina Za LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) -Regulators should consider direct limits on leverage used by non-bank financial firms in core markets as well as measures to curb their size, the Financial Stability Board said on Wednesday in a series of recommendations to make ‘shadow banking’ safer. Non-bank financial institutions, including hedge funds, private credit providers and insurers accounted for $218 trillion, or just…

Top financial watchdog recommends limits on hedge fund leverage

FSB proposes that non-banks provide more disclosure on borrowing amid rising concern the sector could trigger new crisis

Hedge funds should face limits on leverage, global regulator recommends

BOE Warns of Growing Risks From Hedge Fund Leverage in Gilts

Financial stability risks from leveraged hedge fund strategies in gilts are growing, the Bank of England said Wednesday, with officials warning the opaque nature of their trading activity exacerbates the threat.

Central Banks Are Ducking the Chance to Tame Hedge Funds

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