The Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund has announced a series of investor-friendly reforms after fending off an attempt by Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital to overhaul its structure, according to a report by This is Money.
Pimco, AllianceBernstein, and TCW Group have seized a buying opportunity in corporate bonds, stepping in after recent volatility forced multi-strategy hedge funds to unwind their positions in high-yield debt, according to a report by Bloomberg.
South Korean regulator the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to lift its 17-month ban on short selling, a move that market participants believe will enhance liquidity, attract global hedge funds, and bolster the country’s case for an MSCI upgrade
Orkun Kilic, a former Paulson Europe LLP partner, is reviving his hedge fund Berry Street Capital Management, having secured some $200m in commitments from investors, including Qube Research & Technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hong Kong’s derivatives market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by heightened stock market swings and increased hedge fund activity, according to a report by Reuters citing trading data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Hedge funds are increasingly betting against major tech stocks, with Nvidia, Tesla, and Advanced Micro Devices emerging as their top short targets, according to a report by Reuters citing a Morgan Stanley note released on Thursday.
Hedge fund Starboard Value has reignited its proxy battle with Autodesk, nominating three director candidates to the engineering and design software maker’s board, including Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeff Smith, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US activist hedge fund firm Elliott Investment Management has built an £850m short position against Shell, marking the largest disclosed wager against the FTSE 100 oil giant in nearly a decade, according to a report by The Times.
Hedge funds are snapping up economically sensitive stocks, betting on a rebound after recent selloffs driven by tariff-related recession fears in the US market, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from the prime brokerage unit at Goldman Sachs.
Ansatz Capital, a New York-based proprietary quant trading firm established by former hedge fund and trading firm professionals including DE Shaw Research’s Albert Shieh, has established a UK subsidiary, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
