On two issues I already should like to share our assessment, in view of their topical nature and the exchanges of views I and my fellow Members of the Executive Board had with you on these issues. In the draft resolution, the ECB is called upon to carry out further analysis in the area of hedge funds.
Amid the increasing attention being paid to the activities of hedge funds, I think that it would be unfair  2  BIS Review 102/2006  not to mention their role as regards enhancing market liquidity, providing significant diversification opportunities for investors, and fostering financial innovation.