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Shareholder Activism or Terrorism? The Line is BLURRY

At least 20 years ago, I was a director of our local CFA society, in charge of corporate governance which of course was very early days in the evolution of increasing expectations concerning the accountability of senior management. I recall … Continue reading

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Hedge Funds: Are they sacrilegious? Ask the SEC!

Now I have your attention!  The attack on fraudulent practices in the hedge fund industry by the SEC  – perhaps too little and too late for thousands upon thousands of investors – may not do much good but certainly can’t … Continue reading

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Short Selling: Poop and Scoop!

The latest battle against short-sellers has been declared by Rui Feng, CEO of Silvercorp Metals Inc. The company operates silver mines in China. Sino-Forest’s woes (as happens in so many instances) opens the door to spread fear about any public … Continue reading

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