Much like last month’s discussion of the current regulatory crackdown on ratings agencies, hedge funds are also facing the wrath of the regulators due to their perceived role in the financial crisis. The lack of transparency in the hedge fund sector has meant that both the European Commission and the US regulators are keen to compel these funds to provide more data concerning their practices. The proposed regulations have proved controversial, however, as many feel they may have a negative impact on the sector as a whole.

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