A recent survey conducted by Citi found that assets in the hedge fund industry could rise to as much as $5 trillion in the next five years. The survey polled institutional investors, money fund managers, and consultants. View post in full here(links externally to MFA website).

Yesterday, the SEC charged 14 sales agents who misled investors and illegally sold securities for a Long Island-based investment firm at the center of a $415 million Ponzi scheme. View release in full here (links externally to CFTC website). Additional Materials: SEC Complaint

The SEC yesterday released a public statement by Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar regarding the Investor Advisory Committee.

International Organization of Securities Commissions June 7, 2012 IOSCO is seeking public comment on policy issues arising from its work on measures to further harmonise regulatory developments in securitisation across over 20 jurisdictions. Comments to the consultation should be submitted no later than August 6, 2012.

Speech by Commissioner Bart Chilton, OpRisk Europe London, England. The focus of Commissioner Chilton's speech is financial regulation with an international context. View speech in full(links externally to CFTC website).