International survey of investment adviser regulation

The investment managment industry has seen expolsive growth worldwide.As securities markets around the globe continue their development , many investment advisers seek access to an international client base and crossborder investments.These trends, plus the significant impact of the Internet as a business medium, make the regulation of investment advisers increasingly complex and important.Recently, many countries have either implemented or substantially revised their investment adviser regulations, posing new challenges for advisers with an international business focus.In this environment,knowledge of regulatory schemes around the world is essential.The book is an unparalleled current guide to the regulatory systems in 29 jurisdictions.Each chapter repre sents the contribution of preeminent practittioners.A clear, uniform presentat ion permits easy comparisons among the different regulatory systems.