In the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008, many regulators in leading economies adopted regulations to measure and monitor the contribution that private funds such as hedge funds, funds of funds and private equity (PE) funds have on the systemic risk to the financial system.

For example, regulations such as Form PF and AIFMD/Annex IV were implemented by US and European regulators. Since that time, there has been a growing trend toward more stringent regulatory reporting requirements and enhanced oversight by regulatory bodies globally.

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