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Opalesque Roundup: China's crackdown of hedge funds a prelude to more regulatory tightening: hedge fund news, week 46

Monday, November 09, 2015

In the week ending 06 November, 2015, In Asia, Shanghai police raided the office of Zexi Investment as part of crackdown on strategies blamed for worsening stock market rout; and the arrest of Xu Siang is putting pressure on China’s private funds, fearing this could be a prelude to a more regulatory tightening on the industry.

Larry Robbins said is shutting down his healthcare-focused hedge fund Glenview Opportunity Fund after losing bets on the Obamacare; Amsterdam-based CTA Istar Capital has ceased operations despite positive performance.

The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index had gained +1.46% in October (-1.63% YTD); And the Lyxor Hedge Fund Index was up 2......................

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