The Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima) has slammed a move by four European nations to prohibit short-selling, HFMWeek reports. The hedge fund industry’s global trade body feels the ban may aggravate market turmoil. According to Andrew Baker, Aima CEO, short-selling is legitimate and helps capital markets function effectively. France, Italy, Belgium and Spain have banned the shorting of shares in financial stocks.

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