Ebullio Capital Management, which lost 96% in two months about six years ago, is said to be closing down after failing to meet capital adequacy and compliance requirements. Citing a tough capital raising environment, Ebullio Founder and Managing Partner Lars Steffensen said, “It’s just not fun being a hedge fund manager any more.” The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated-hedge fund will be relying on its physical assets to reimburse investors. Ebullio shot into the headlines in March 2010 after posting back-to-back 70% and 86% monthly losses that year due to the forced liquidations of some large positions. The company’s portfolio was concentrated in physical mines...