International Survey of Investment Advisor Regulation

This reference for those in the global investment management industry begins with an overview of key regulatory developments in regions around the world since the year 2000, then presents 40 country chapters explaining the laws and regulations related to law advisors in 39 countries and the EU. Focus is on entities or individuals providing investment advisory services, such as investment advice or portfolio management, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, and no matter how rendered. Each country chapter contains sections offering overviews of regulatory structure, the registration process, and substantive regulation; these sections allow readers to easily compare the law in different countries. A number of countries are included for the first time in this third edition. This edition reflects the emergence of laws on the use of the Internet, data protection, and consumer privacy, and also reflects the current trend toward increased regulation of the financial services industry. MacHarg and Berman are affiliated with the Investment Management Group of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Aspen Publishers is now Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)