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Platinum enters takeover talks with hedge fund Regal
Australian investment firm Platinum Asset Management Ltd has entered into takeover discussions with Regal Partners Ltd, granting the hedge fund access to due diligence in the hopes of securing a potentially higher bid, according to a report by Bloomberg.
EM hedge funds navigate falling inflation and shifting geopolitical risks to extend gains in Q3
Emerging markets hedge funds extended gains through Q3 2024, as managers positioned portfolios to navigate shifting geopolitical risks, fluctuating interest rates, and global economic uncertainties, according to data from HFR.
Australian SWF’s Man Group mandate down by $1bn in H1
TOP STORY: Australia’s sovereign wealth fund the Future Fund’s allocation with Man Group Plc – the world’s largest listed hedge fund – shrink by approximately AUD1.5bn ($1bn) in the first half of 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Bridgewater veteran to launch global macro hedge fund
Paul Podolsky, a seasoned hedge und executive with over 15 years of experience at Bridgewater Associates, is gearing up to launch his new hedge fund, Kate Capital, on 1 November, with approximately $200m in initial capital, according to a report by Business Insider.
Hedge funds drive record weekly Chinese stock purchases amid stimulus optimism
Global hedge funds ramped up their purchases of Chinese stocks last week, spurred by Beijing’s unexpectedly wide-ranging package of economic stimulus measures, resulting in the strongest week of acquisitions on record, according to a report by Reuters.
Hedge funds up energy stock shorts at fastest pace in five years
Hedge funds have been offloading US energy stocks at the fastest rate seen in five years marking the sector as the most heavily sold on Goldman Sachs’ prime brokerage trading desk last week, according to a report by Reuters.
Quant hedge funds caught in short squeeze following China share surge and trading glitch
Several quantitative hedge funds in China faced significant setbacks on Friday as the country’s equities experienced their biggest rally in years, with a technical glitch at the Shanghai Stock Exchange exacerbating their problems, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Glenview wants operational improvements at CVS Health
Glenview Capital Management, the $2.5bn healthcare-focused hedge fund founded by Larry Robbins, is set to meet with senior executives of CVS Health on Monday to suggest strategies for improving the company’s operations, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Capricorn offers Dubai regulatory fast-track for hedge fund managers
Capricorn Fund Managers (Capricorn), a London based regulatory hosting provider, has launched a new regulatory hosting platform in Dubai that will offer hedge funds and other investment managers a fast-track to setting up operations in the emirate.
Leerverkäufer veröffentlicht Bericht gegen Münchner Private-Markets-Unternehmen
Das Private-Equity-Haus hat in einer Stellungnahme die Vorwürfe von sich gewiesen. Der Leerverkäufer Gotham City Research hat einen Bericht über den in München ansässigen Private-Markets-Anbieter Mutares veröffentlicht. Nach der Veröffentlichung fiel der Kurs der Aktie zeitweise um bis zu 27%.
China-focused hedge fund gains boosted by stimulus measures
Hedge funds investing in Chinese stocks saw a surge in performance this week, following the announcement of China’s largest economic stimulus package since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a report by Reuters citing a Goldman Sachs note.
Elliott adds to South Florida investments with $450m office tower acquisition
Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management is set to purchase the 701 Brickell office tower in Miami for approximately $450m, adding to the hedge fund firm’s growing portfolio of investments in South Florida, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott eyes special shareholder meeting in bid to oust Southwest CEO
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has intensified its campaign against Southwest Airlines , announcing plans to call a special shareholder meeting as early as next week in a push for significant leadership change at the airline, including the removal of Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan, according to a report by Reuters.
Digital assets funds see second consecutive week of inflows
Digital asset investment products experienced a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totalling $321m, as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50bp, according to the latest Digital Assets Fund Flows Weekly Report from CoinShares.