Hedge Funds Seek to Ease Short Seller Rule on Public Offerings

BloombergTuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8:04:28 PM
Hedge Funds Seek to Ease Short Seller Rule on Public Offerings
A hedge fund trade group is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to relax short seller regulations, claiming these rules hinder public offerings. They argue that the current approach has prevented firms from participating in certain stock sales, which could impact market dynamics and investment opportunities.
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