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  • Cyberman
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    It would be a good idea for HMG to reintroduce shorting for banks. This will force the SPs down and thus allow HMG to recapitalise the banks and get an even bigger percentage stake per bank.

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  • DimPrawn
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    Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post
    .. a bad idea. FT: Short shrift

    Some of us did say this would happen.
    What do you say to a hedge fund manager who can’t hedge? ‘Quarter pounder and fries, please.’

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  • HairyArsedBloke
    started a topic Banning shorting is ...

    Banning shorting is ...

    .. a bad idea. FT: Short shrift

    Some of us did say this would happen.

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