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Why China still needs its quant funds despite regulatory suspicion

Original: Quants of solace: why China needs quant funds despite regulators’ suspicion

China's quantitative hedge funds remain under scrutiny from regulators, who worry about market volatility and fairness. Yet analysts argue the sector plays a vital role in providing liquidity and price discovery to Chinese stock markets, which is why authorities have stopped short of shutting it down. The debate highlights Beijing's balancing act between financial innovation and tighter control over its markets.

Why now: Regulators' ongoing tension with China's quant fund industry has put the sector's future in the spotlight.

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