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The implementation of new European Union rules on short-selling disclosures has revealed hedge funds Greenlight Capital and Odey Asset Management hold notable short positions in the UK media sector.

Susanne Willumsen of Lazard Asset Management explains why low volatility equity investing should be viewed as an independent asset class and what it can add to your portfolio.

David Harding, founder of hedge fund Winton Capital Management, has disclosed an annual tax bill of £34m and urged other higher rate taxpayers to pay their fair share.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Swiss-based French hedge fund manager Stefan Chaligné £900,000 and handed out a lifetime ban for market abuse.

John Paulson, the billionaire hedge fund manager, is reported to have pared losses in August after a difficult year for his strategy.

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Christopher Rokos, co-founder of hedge fund giant Brevan Howard, is leaving the company.

Billionaire investors George Soros and John Paulson have upped their stakes in the largest exchange-traded fund backed by gold as the commodity posted the largest quarterly drop since 2008.

Thames River is set to close Ken Kinsey-Quick's £54m Multi Hedge fund, returning the cash to shareholders next month.

Man Group was the biggest winner in early trading in London, with its shares up 10.2% to 76.20p.