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Short-selling
Hedge funds running long/short strategies were successful in 2011 despite market volatility
Despite chaotic markets in 2011, hedge fund short sellers were successful in their bets, although performance of US long/short equity strategies was disappointing. 2012 is likely to be challenging.
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
Esma flexes its muscles
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) is taking on a huge workload but some question whether it can deliver sensible regulation and effective oversight within the European Union.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
Sponsored Q&A: Finab and Sadis Goldberg
New regulatory and reporting requirements will force hedge funds managers to fine-tune their processes. Finab’s Wilton McDonald and Sadis & Goldberg’s Ron Geffner look at what can be expected
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011
Dealers and issuers protest European ban on naked CDS
A European Union ban on naked shorting of credit default swaps (CDS) is back on the table following a vote by the European parliament's committee on economic and monetary affairs.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Mar 2011
Hedge funds against EU short-sale disclosure proposals
Fund managers are opposed to the European Union’s proposed short-sale disclosure requirements. They fear the rules could distort financial markets and impede their ability to manage risk.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011
US hedge funds raided in insider trading probe
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has raided three US hedge fund managers - Diamondback Capital Management, Level Global Investors and Loch Capital Management - in connection with an insider trading......
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2010
Courage Capital adds Weeks and Hughes to manage equity strategies
Courage Capital Management has hired portfolio managers Brad Weeks and James Hughes to manage a pair of equity strategies.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Nov 2010
European Union publishes short selling and OTC derivative proposals
The European Union has released details of proposals to tighten regulation of short selling and over the counter (OTC) derivatives. Some industry organisations have raised concerns.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Sep 2010
Equity long/short hedge funds continue to attract investors
Equity long/short hedge fund strategies have performed well over the decade compared with indexes. The popularity of the strategy with investors appears to assure it of a strong future.
Hedge Funds Review | 07 Sep 2010
Long Short Ratio exposes global decline in negative sentiment
The recently launched Long Short Ratio from Data Explorers is at a two-year high, indicating short sellers are now taking money off the table, according to Will Duff Gordon.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jul 2010
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