Hedge funds

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with the private funds industry, which argued that the agency overstepped its authority.

A lawyer representing hedge fund manager George Jarkesy argues the dispute could be solved simply by letting defendants choose to take their cases to regular courts.

The case shines light on the risks of betting against a company's stock when merger or privatization deals are afoot.

Officials say the additional information would help agencies gain a better understanding of the industry's potential as a source of systemic risk.

It's counterintuitive, but basic short selling can boost the after-tax return on an entire retirement portfolio.

It wasn't even close.

Despite low levels of understanding, 75% of people who know about the vehicles still said they were at least somewhat interested in investing in them.

Both were adamant with House Democrats that their businesses have helped small-time investors access markets that were long the domain of Wall Street.

In prepared congressional testimony, Vlad Tenev says trading limits on GameStop and other stocks were necessary to meet the clearinghouse deposit requirements.

Banks weren't involved in the trading frenzy, but some observers say the regulatory response should address risks to all financial institutions.