Technology firm Ocado was the most shorted company on the UK stock market as of 16 December, 2024, according to a recent report from GraniteShares, a global issuer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) with over $9bn AUM.
Activist investor Palliser Capital, along with more than 100 other shareholders, has called for a resolution to review Rio Tinto’s dual-listed structure, aiming to unify the miner’s corporate framework, according to a report by Reuters.
With the political and economic shifts under US President-elect Donald Trump expected to dominate the global financial landscape in 2025 and beyond, macro hedge fund strategies have emerged as the preferred choice for many investors, according to a report by
Hedge funds including Coatue Management and Lone Pine capital, known for their tech-centric investments, are turning their attention to utility and power companies because of their critical role in generative AI operations, according to a report by the Wall Street
Caxton Associates, one of the world’s leading macro hedge funds, has reported a sharp decline in profitability, with profits plunging nearly 80% over a volatile 15-month period ending 31 March, according to a report by Financial News.
Crypto-focused hedge funds have outperformed the broader hedge fund industry’s 10% growth, achieving strong returns of 46% in November and 76% YTD, with Brevan Howard Asset Management and Galaxy Digital among the biggest winners, according to a report by the
Digital assets market maker Keyrock has achieved Enhanced PSAN registration from the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers and secured registration under the TVTG, administered by the Financial Market Authority in Liechtenstein.
Tradeweb Markets, a global specialist in electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, has appointed Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon as Co-Heads of Global Markets, effective January 2025.
Bitcoin’s recent surge to over $107,000 and its 150% year-to-date gain are driving a significant rise in enquiries from new investors, according to digital assets hedge fund firm Nickel Digital Asset Management.
Hedge fund professionals are anticipating bonus increases of 65% in January 2025, according to data from financial services careers platform eFinancialCareers, with the expected bonus growth exceeding the global average by over 15%.
