Last year we discussed the SEC’s ban on short sales and the implementation of the new Form-SH. Next week the SEC will be considering modifications to the short sales rules. The press release is below and we will continue to bring updated information on this issue. **** SEC to Hold [...]
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29 September
Overview of hedge fund short sale rules and likely fallout from recent events
I received a request today to talk about hedge fund short sales and the likely fallout from the recent market disruptions and the failed bailout bill. Short Sale Ban The SEC has banned short sales on 800 individual securities. These securities are generally within the financial services industry. The ban [...]
19 September
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SEC to hedge funds – show us your shorts
In a time of unprecedented moves by the federal government, the SEC is halting short sales in certain financial stocks. The SEC is also requiring large institutional investors, such as hedge funds, to show the world their short positions. The press release can be found here. The list of financial [...]