Global Market: Hedge Fund Group Warns BoE Repo Reforms Could Worsen Market Stress

Hedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire - Regional Media News

By Phoebe Seers and Iain Withers LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - A hedge fund industry group has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the market for short-term loans secured against UK government bonds, known as "repo", could backfire and reduce liquidity at [...]

Global Market: Hedge fund group warns BoE repo reforms could worsen market stress

Hedge fund group AIMA has warned the Bank of England that proposed gilt repo reforms, including wider central clearing, could reduce liquidity and increase vulnerability to funding disruptions during periods of market stress.

Hedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire

By Phoebe Seers and Iain Withers LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - A hedge fund industry group has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the market for short-term loans secured against UK government bonds, known as "repo", could backfire and redu...

Hedge Fund Group Warns Bank of England Gilt Repo Reforms Could Worsen Market Stress

A hedge fund industry group has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the market for short-term lending secured against UK government bonds could create new vulnerabilities and reduce liquidity during periods of market stress. The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) raised the concerns in a letter sent to the Bank of England […]

Hedge fund industry warns BoE repo reforms could increase market…

The hedge fund industry has warned the Bank of England that proposed changes to the gilt repo market could have unintended consequences, potentially reducing liquidity and increasing funding risks during periods of market stress, according to a report by Reuters.The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), which represents the hedge fund industry, raised concerns in a letter to the central bank this month over plans to expand centra…

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The Alternative Investment Management Association has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the gilt repo market, including expanded central clearing, could create new vulnerabilities and reduce liquidity during market stress. Hedge funds account for about GBP85bn of the roughly GBP200... Article link