The last 2 decades have transformed the Hedge Fund industry from a niche investment segment to a massive global industry. In this excellent and wide-ranging study of the Hedge Fund industry, Shane Brett examines the main issues and trends currently taking place, and analyses how they will affect the future of the industry. This includes- Changing investor demands across the industry, New regulatory requirements - including FATCA, AIFMD & the JOBS Act, Future operational trends - including Operational Due Diligence & Managed Account Platforms, Emerging Service Provider opportunities - including Hedge Fund Administrators, Hedge Fund investment strategy - including new emerging investment opportunities, Best practice change management - how to manage Hedge Fund industry change. The "Future of Hedge Funds" also examines the current and future global economic environment and what this will mean for Hedge Funds in the years ahead. Shane Brett is an expert in Hedge Funds, Asset Management and the wider global economy. He is the founder of Global Perspectives, the Asset Management & Hedge Fund Consultancy."