Reuters – A global hedge fund industry group backs U.S. plans to require hedge fund advisers to register with federal regulators, a move that would align U.S. rules with those in the UK.

The Alternative Investment Management Association, in remarks to be delivered to a U.S. congressional committee on Thursday, also said registration creates a dialogue between the hedge fund adviser and supervisor that supports greater understanding of hedge fund activities.

The London-based group, which represents more than 1,100 hedge fund firms in more than 40 countries, is among those due to testify to the capital markets subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee. Other witnesses on the registration issue include the Teacher’s Retirement System of Texas and well-known short-seller James Chanos.

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