IMF Says Hedge Funds’ Market Footprint Growing, Merits Closer Scrutiny

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The hedge funds, which seek returns through flexible investment strategies, have gained importance in the functioning of global markets by tripled in size and in gross exposure since 2013. If the movement can contribute to the liquidity and efficiency of the financial system under normal market conditions, the advance of leverage and the concentration of positions also increases the risk that these vehicles act as shock amplifiers in times of st…

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning regarding the risks of hedge funds. These investment funds use risky strategies to achieve high returns. Experts from the organization state that these funds are becoming increasingly important in the financial markets. However, their speculative trading can exacerbate problems on the stock markets if something goes wrong.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested to expand legislation and supervision on hedge funds because of their potential contagion effects on the financial system in the face of possible crises and their high growth in recent years.Hedge funds, precisely characterized by being investment funds with lower regulatory limits [...] The entry The IMF calls for greater supervision of hedge funds in the face of their rapid expansion and thei…

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WASHINGTON (ANP) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning regarding the risks of hedge funds. These investment funds use risky strategies to achieve high returns. Experts from the organization state that these funds are becoming increasingly important on the...