The Hedge Fund Association, HFA, is an International not for profit industry trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization devoted to advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments.

Membership in HFA includes hedge fund firms, global financial institutions with hedge fund offerings including private banks, asset management firms and broker dealers, investors including funds of hedge funds, family offices, public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations, high net worth individuals, allocators, and service providers including prime brokers, administrators, custodians, auditors, lawyers, risk managers, technologists and third party marketers.

Founded in 1996, by Dion Friedland, when hedge fund assets were just approaching the $250 billion mark, The Hedge Fund Association, HFA, is a not for profit International group of senior professionals with a mission to provide a forum for thought leaders, innovators, practitioners and investors who are shaping the future of hedge funds.

With the maturity and institutionalization of the global hedge fund industry, HFA advocates for the industry by giving voice to the issues through the education of investors, the media, regulators and legislators.  To view press releases and resources for the media, click here.

Hedge Fund Association members gain preferred access to frequent educational, networking and social events led by HFA's regional chapters.  To view the calendar and register for an upcoming event, click here.

To expand the resources for members and the public, HFA is pleased to offer up to date hedge fund articles and white papers provided by HFA members.  To access recent submissions and the archive, click here.

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