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2.9.2010International management consultancy Oliver Wyman published a report today that provides the first clear evidence that rules requiring public disclosure of short positions make it more expensive and difficult for all participants to invest in equity markets.

The report finds that the public short sale disclosure regime in effect in the United Kingdom has caused: (i) bid-ask spreads for UK stocks subject to disclosure to widen by over 45%, (ii) total trading volume in affected UK stocks – including long trades – to decrease by 13%, and (iii) short selling liquidity to be impaired by approximately 20%. Together, these effects limit the ability of businesses to raise capital and create jobs, and raise costs for pension funds, retail funds, and other investors. Click here to read MFA's news release about the report.

1.26.2010MFA President and CEO Richard H. Baker will Co-chair the 12th Annual Hedge Funds Care charity benefit on February 25th, 2010.
1.19.2010MFA today announced it has formed an alliance with the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association (CTHFA)
1.8.2010MFA today announced it will launch an initiative to gather information from hedge funds, funds of funds and managed futures funds, for use in its industry education and advocacy efforts using the PerTrac P-Card.
11.25.2009MFA Responds to European Parliament Draft Report on AIFMD. MFA's statement responds to the draft report issued by Jean-Paul Gauzès, Rapporteur, Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Parliament, regarding amendments to the proposed directive on alternative investment fund managers.
10.29.2009MFA President and CEO, Richard H. Baker, testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services hearing, “Systemic Regulation, Prudential Matters, Resolution Authority and Securitization.”Click here to read MFA’s testimony. Click here to read MFA's press release.
10.13.2009MFA Announces Alliance with Affiliate Hedge Fund Associations
 
 
 
 
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