The Challenge of Reigning-in Hedge Funds through Regulation and the Need to Improve Disclosure Requirements

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Statement of Problem
  • Aims of the research
  • Importance of the study
  • Research methodology
  • Scope and limitations of the study
  • Brief overview of the study
  • Abbreviations and acronyms
• CHAPTER 2
  • DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION OF HEDGE FUNDS
  • The origin of hedge funds
  • The Investment process
    • Qualification requirements for US hedge funds
    • Investor restrictions for US hedge funds
    • Hedge fund structures
    • Investment strategies and styles
    • Advantages and benefits of hedge funds
  • Summary
• CHAPTER 3
  • REPORTING STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Introduction
  • Criticism of hedge funds
  • Transparency
    • Standards and requirements
    • Investor due diligence
    • Investment mandate adherence
  • Benchmarking and performance measurement
    • Valuation of Assets
    • Return Calculation

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the definition of hedge funds to better understand why regulatory bodies worldwide are striving to introduce new legislation and guidelines to maintain market security and integrity and ensure adequate investor protection. The study focuses on the two most viable options available to regulatory bodies to ensure effective implementation of these changes: (i) further restrict access to hedge funds, thus curbing their ‘retailization,' or (ii) introduce rigorous levels of disclosure from hedge funds and their intermediaries.

• Definition and characteristics of hedge funds
• Regulatory challenges facing hedge funds
• The need for improved disclosure requirements
• The impact of hedge fund regulations on market efficiency
• The role of transparency in investor protection

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the study, outlining the problem statement, research aims, importance, methodology, scope, limitations, and a brief overview of the study. Chapter 2 delves into the definition and description of hedge funds, tracing their origins and exploring the investment process, including qualification requirements for US hedge funds, investor restrictions, structures, investment strategies, and advantages. The chapter concludes with a summary of key points.

Chapter 3 examines reporting standards and requirements for hedge funds, addressing criticism of the industry and emphasizing the importance of transparency. This chapter further explores standards and requirements, investor due diligence, adherence to investment mandates, and benchmarking and performance measurement, including valuation of assets and return calculation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core keywords and focus topics of this study include hedge funds, alternative investments, market security, investor protection, regulatory challenges, disclosure requirements, transparency, transparency, performance measurement, valuation of assets, and return calculation.