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Short selling forecast to rise in China as regulations are relaxed, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is seeing more securities lending activity in Asia. The rise in short selling reflects the weakness of the Hang Seng. Demand continues to surge while available inventory value falls.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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Forex options clearing complicated by guaranteed settlement requirements

International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) guaranteed settlement requirements make foreign exchange options clearing more difficult, according to market participants.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jul 2011secure

Central securities company to facilitate short-selling in China

One of China's leading securities houses sees a bright future for domestic investment banks developing hedge fund like trading businesses once short-selling is further liberalised on the mainland.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 May 2011secure

US tax compliance act to have serious impact for hedge fund managers

Hedge fund managers need to join in lobbying efforts to clarify upcoming rules, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), imposed by US authorities seeking to crack down on tax evasion.

Hedge Funds Review | 28 Sep 2010secure

Hedge fund classification may enhance uncorrelated returns

Diversification is a defence against major losses is a long-held investment tenet. Investors should seek uncorrelated asset classes so that if one falls, assets should be preserved elsewhere.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Apr 2010secure

Technology quandary

How will technology requirements change over the next 12–24 months? What are the technological challenges facing hedge fund administration?

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Apr 2010

Listed hedge fund asset managers provide market behaviour insight

Listed fund management companies could offer an insight into future behaviour of the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Mar 2010secure

Thomson Reuters and Stoxx launch indexes

Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of 7,500 equity sector-level indexes covering a number of diverse areas such as Iberia, renewable energy and diversified media.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Mar 2010secure

Short sale curbs could harm markets

Rules requiring hedge funds and other investors to disclose their short positions could result in reduced liquidity, wider spreads and increased market volatility, according to a study conducted by Oliver......

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Feb 2010secure

Bear Stearns hedge fund managers acquitted

Two former hedge fund managers at Bear Stearns have been acquitted of fraud charges following a trial in New York.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Nov 2009secure

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