The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act passed on July 21, 2010 has resulted in sweeping changes to the financial industry not seen since the financial reforms enacted after the Great Depression. It is estimated that the bill will result in nearly 400 rules and 87 studies before it is fully implemented.1 Although the bill will affect all financial institutions, its impact on hedge funds is notable because these private funds have generally been able to claim exemptions to the four major regulations imposed in the 1930s.
This thought paper seeks the opinions of hedge fund managers on The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, its impact on their organization and the future of the hedge fund industry.
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