Korean Hedge Fund Conference June 14

On Tuesday, June 14, professionals from the Korean hedge fund industry will meet to discuss recent issues with the hedge fund industry, including a response to the US hedge fund crisis, role of the prime broker and other issues a the 2012 Korean Hedge Fund Conference, which is being held at The Westin Chosun Hotel, Seoul
Grand Ballroom.

In 2011, Korea’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced the opening of the Korean financial market to allow hedge funds to operate.  Korea’s financial firms, investment advisors, and institutional investors accordingly have worked to position themselves to capitalize on this new opportunity.  In December 2011, the FSC allowed hedge funds to establish and operate in Korea and have revised regulations to allow Korean investors to place funds in overseas hedge funds.