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Learn about hedge fund risks, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for oversight to prevent systemic threats. Understand common challenges and key areas of concern. Presented by Heather Smith from CIMA.
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Best Practices in Identifying and Monitoring the Systemic Risks of Hedge Funds Presenter: Heather Smith Deputy Head, Investments and Securities Division Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Promoting separate regulatory frameworks = greater innovation, flexibility, and creativity
CIMA’s Regulatory Objectives for Private Funds are to… • Compel proper disclosure • Provide investors with valuable information
“I'm not worried about 8,000 hedge funds, ... I'm worried about 400 or 500 of them - that's what could start the ball rolling down the hill. While most hedge fund managers are pretty smart and knowledgeable, it doesn't take too many to start a rout. One nervous cow and you could start a stampede.” -Jim Melcher, founder & president of Balestra Capital taken from interview with CNN/Money staff writer Amanda Cantrell in November 2005
Best practices must come from within the global hedge fund community