Earlier in the week German leaders announced plans to examine whether hedge funds pose a “systematic risk” to global markets. Germany assumes presidency of the G-8 on Jan. 1.
In Berlin, German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck met with Paulson, who then met with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
“The focus is transparency, not regulation,” said Ulrike Abratis, spokeswoman for the
Germany advocates making information about hedge funds easier to obtain. Many regulators, including the
Many fear that without greater transparency, hedge funds could threaten global financial systems and stability.
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