Investors in private equity funds misled, money misused, SEC charges
Global regulators considering role of advice in alternative investing
Regulators seek boost in reporting thresholds to reduce small firm demands
Investors are looking to exit from funds in droves during "a period of heightened negative sentiment"
Middle East conflict exacerbating existing strains on financial markets
Plus, new emerging market, target-date and tech funds, and a raft of fund changes
Private equity was identified as top choice of alternatives asset class
Regulator says flawed audits ignored loan valuation issues, misled investors
Regulators issue data that offers snapshot of global fund sector
Regulator alleged US$14 million overcharging, settles for US$150,000 penalty