BlueCrest facing $55.5M fine for failing to manage fairly a conflict of interest
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-12-22T18:21:00
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority announced its intention to fine hedge fund BlueCrest Capital Management £40,806,700 (U.S. $55.5 million) for failing to manage fairly a conflict of interest. BlueCrest has challenged the decision.
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