London Stock Exchange – Hedge funds that short stocks as part of their investment strategy should be forced to pay a levy to support research into the impact of the tactic on the markets, according to a new manifesto for the "fundamental reform" of corporate governance.

The document, published by corporate oversight and social responsibility consultancy PIRC, calls for the charge to be introduced alongside enhanced disclosure of listed companies’ pay and benefits, as well as binding shareholder votes on audit committee reports and remuneration policies.

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