The Hedge Fund Matrix is a joint initiative of AIMA, HFSB, IOSCO, MFA and the Asset Managers’ Committee of the US PWG. Its primary objective is to offer a first step towards harmonisation of existing hedge fund industry sound practices to all stakeholders – specifically hedge fund industry practitioners, institutional investors, policy makers and regulatory authorities.

Since the launch of the Matrix in October 2008, certain of the standards and sound practices which were originally included in its contents have been further developed and the Matrix has been temporarily suspended pending a general review of its contents.