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Confusion over UK rules on shorting

By James Mackintosh

Published: July 6 2008 23:27 | Last updated: July 6 2008 23:27

Rules introduced by the UK’s financial watchdog that force hedge funds to disclose short positions in companies holding rights issues have caused confusion among investors.

Nearly half the disclosures made by hedge funds since the Financial Services Authority announced the changes have contained errors as the funds struggle to get to grips with complex calculations.

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