European Hedge Fund Regulation - An introduction to and a discussion of the mitigation of the risks associated with the hedge fund industry
The hedge fund industry has become one of the most creative and innovative areas within banking and finance during the past ten years. Its rapid growth and constant development has made it hard for regulators to mitigate the potential risks posed to investors and the financial system. The aim of this thesis is to discuss the potential need for further regulation of hedge funds, mainly based on the