Brussels, 14/10/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 13 October, the EU27 member states failed to reach agreement in principle on the draft EU rules on alternative investment funds (hedge funds). Germany, France and the United Kingdom all oppose the draft deal, each for different reasons. The inter-institutional negotiating meeting scheduled for Thursday 14 October was therefore cancelled. Informal discussions are continuing between the Belgian Presidency and the member states ahead of the...