Hedge Fund Regulations Guide 101

The popularity gained overtime and the ever-increasing crowd of investors in the Hedge Fund industry has augmented the need for higher degree of regulation in the hedge fund market.

Aircraft Washing and Regulatory Issues

Perhaps you are a pilot or just love aircraft and you want to start a business washing, cleaning and detailing general aviation aircraft such as single engine, cabin class twins and private or corporate jet aircraft? There will be things that will be required of you by the local airport in order to get an activity permit, as well as some regulatory issues.

Corporate Investment with All these Attacking Regulatory Agencies; Why Bother?

The government is saying re-invest in America. Pour capital into the free markets, but why? If they do who will work in the new factories and plants? Who will work in the new outlets? Who will man the machinery? Unemployment is at a very low number.

Bankers Need to Change: the High Cost of Complacency

A call to action on a grievous injustice that shouldn't be legal.

Competitive Advantage Through Regulatory Compliance

If you are among those managers who feel that the increasing number of regulatory compliance mandates have interrupted your life, it is time that you think again. The heading of this article may seem a little out of place but if you are willing to open your mind and participate in the debate than you could very well end up agreeing that regulatory compliance can create a competitive edge.

The BAFE SP203 Standard for Fire Alarm Systems

An important change in legislation is set to introduced by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA). A Unique Reference Number (URN) will be required by Fire Brigades before responding to a fire alarm. URNs can ONLY be issued for systems installed and serviced by a BAFE accredited company.

What is the Securities and Exchange Commission?

The Securities and Exchange Commission, also referred to as the SEC, was created back in 1934 by section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It was created to regulate the securities industry, protect investors from fraud, as well as to enforce federal securities laws. Some of the federal securities laws that are enforced by the SEC include: the Securities Act of 1933, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

7 Steps To NPI For HIPAA-Compliant Electronic Medical Billing Software And Service

HIPAA's Administrative Simplification provision becomes mandatory on May 23, 2007. It requires all health care providers to obtain a National Provider Identifier number or NPI. Getting NPI is free - not having one can be costly: If you delay applying for your NPI, you risk your cash flow.

Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005

On 1 October 2006 the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO) came into force and, in doing so, replaced the previous fire safety legislation. From the end of October 2005, fire certificates were abolished and ceased to have legal status.

NPI For Compliant Electronic Medical Billing – A Payer's Opportunity To Streamline Operations

Poor health care providers' data quality affects virtually every aspect of health care payers' enterprise, diluting profits and member goodwill. Successful transition to NPI impacts eligibility and authorization processing, provider enrollment, contracts and directories, claims adjudication and payment, referrals, and reporting and presents a unique opportunity for added automation, improved data accuracy, lower fraud and abuse, and streamlined operations.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government

An article outlining the key provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) for Local Government.

Deceptive Advertising: Who is Worse, the Scam Artists or the Regulators?

Many folks believe that food and drug company’s use deceptive advertising and we are constantly hearing of online scams and trickery in advertising these days. But did you know that the Government Regulators are culprits themselves of false and misleading advertising, press releases and even have bogus information on their websites. Indeed they often sue companies and file false declarations and complaints in Federal Courts.

Update on Berkeley Nanotech Regulations

Regulation of Nanoparticle in Berkeley can be used as a model of future nanotechnology regulations. Inconclusive research results on the harmful effects of nanoparticles requires precautionary approach in the form of reporting mechanism. Enforcement measures however needs to be assessed further.

CE Marking Electronic Products

Outline article on understanding the basic requirements for CE marking products sold within the European Union.

Prevent the Public Smoking Ban Destroying Your Business

Smoking in enclosed public places will be banned in England from 1st July 2007 following similar bans already implemented in Scotland and Wales. The potential impact of this ban should not be underestimated and could even drive customers away from pubs, clubs and bingo halls to name just a few! Timber Smoke Shelters from Compton prove that smoke shelters don't have to be ugly providing a covered area for smokers to enjoy their habit before easily returning to your premises.