Riding on the wave of the establishment of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the development of an international financial center under the State Council‟s and Shanghai‟s strategy, the first hedge fund park – Shanghai Hedge Fund Park, was launched on October 18, 2013 in the north Bund in Shanghai‟s Hongkou District. The first 12 hedge funds have already settled in. Firms and institutions settled in Shanghai Hedge Fund Park will enjoy a series of preferential supporting policies provided by the municipal and district governments in respect of guidance of funds, an incentive mechanism for talents, financial support, rent, health care, transportation, etc. By analyzing the Supporting Measures of Hongkou District for Promoting the Development of Shanghai Hedge Fund Park1, which came into effect on November 18, 2013 (“Supporting Measures”), this commentary gives a brief summary of the supporting policies.
