SEC targets hedge funds, private equity for enhanced reporting requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved proposing rule amendments to expand reporting requirements for large hedge funds as well as private equity firms.

In a 3-2 vote, with the commission's two Republicans dissenting, the SEC proposed amendments to its Form PF to require hedge funds with more than $500 million in net assets to provide additional information on investment exposure, investment concentration, and borrowing and financing arrangements. READ MORE