Bank of England Warns of Hedge Fund Risks in UK Bond Market
Update: 2025-12-03
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The Bank of England expresses concern over the growing influence of a few foreign hedge funds in financing UK government borrowing, particularly in the gilt market. These funds, using high leverage, could cause sudden market disruptions if they need to sell their gilts quickly, leading to a lack of liquidity. The Bank is stepping up monitoring of private markets and plans to conduct its first stress test on these markets.
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