July 08, 2006

Growth of Hedge Fund Operations in Europe

Hedge funds are no longer taboo for retail investors. They pose little or no risk to financial stability and should have limited regulation, as said industry experts. Like other European markets, hedge fund business in Belgium has made a positive contribution to the smooth functioning of financial markets without receiving intensive scrutiny from regulators. Similarly, hedge fund operations in Germany and the UK are gaining momentum and investors are being encouraged to invest more. The absence of any stringent regulation has a positive impact on the European hedge fund industry. Of 1,250 hedge funds in Europe, two-thirds are in the UK. They manage 20% of global fund assets.

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