A Brief History of Hedge Fund Adviser Registration and its Consequences for Private Equity and Venture Capital Advisers

Abstract

The article provides a brief history of hedge fund adviser registration requirements under the Investment Advisers Act, an overview of the hedge fund adviser registration provision included in the Dodd-Frank Act, and a discussion of such provision’s impact on private equity and venture capital funds.

Keywords: hedge fund adviser, Investment Advisers Act, Dodd-Frank Act