Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are important potential sources of capital for hedge fund managers.  Australia and Japan have about $1.7 trillion and $1.2 trillion in pension assets, respectively, while the sovereign wealth funds of Middle East nations hold another $1.8 trillion.  The Chinese market has huge potential as well.  In that regard, a recent presentation by international law firm K&L Gates LLP offered a comprehensive overview of the regulatory regimes and marketing requirements that affect fund managers seeking capital in Australia, the Middle East, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.  The program was moderated by K&L Gates partner Cary J. Meer.  The other speakers were her partners Natalie R. Boyd, Elizabeth A. Gray, Betsy-Ann Howe, Tsuguhito Omagari and Choo Lye Tan.  For a similar global regulatory roundup, see “KPMG Report Highlights Key Developments in Hedge Fund Regulation in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific Region, Europe, South Africa and the Middle East,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 7, No. 33 (Sep. 4, 2014).  For a discussion of regional “passport” initiatives that may facilitate marketing of funds in Asia and Australia, see “How Can U.S. Hedge Fund Managers Use Passport and Mutual Recognition Initiatives to Market to Investors in Asia?,” Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 7, No. 27 (Jul. 18, 2014).