Whitney Tilson, a former hedge fund manager and philanthropist, has announced his candidacy for New York City mayor, joining a competitive Democratic field vying to replace Eric Adams in 2025, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Tidan Capital, the Stockholm-based hedge fund firm founded by three former Brummer and Partners execs, has appointed Dennis Karlsson as a Senior Portfolio Manager within its volatility and options arbitrage team.
Ravi M Singh has been appointed CEO of multi-strategy hedge fund firm Paloma Partners Management, effective 22 November. Singh has stepped into the top leadership role after joining the firm in February 2024 as Chief Strategy Officer, according to a
Vikas Sharma, a seasoned professional with over two decades at Citi, has returned to the finance industry after a two-year hiatus joining multi-strategy hedge fund major Millennium, according to a report by eFinancial Careers, citing Sharma’s LinkedIn profile.
Ajay Kumar, who previously served as the head of APAC index trading at Goldman Sachs during a decade-long tenure at the investment bank, has secured a new role at the hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital Management in Singapore, according to a
Jason Siegel, the former head of Brookfield Asset Management’s multi-strategy hedge fund platform, has joined BW Gestão de Investimentos (BWGI), the investment office of Brazil’s billionaire Moreira Salles family, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Two Sigma Investments, one of the world’s leading quantitative hedge funds, is laying off approximately 200 employees following a comprehensive review of its operations by its new Co-Chief Executive Officers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent, the founder of hedge fund Key Square Group, as Treasury secretary, signalling his preference for a seasoned financial expert and loyal ally to oversee US fiscal policy and economic strategy, according to reports.
Agecroft Partners is expanding its reach in Asia by opening a Hong Kong office and appointing industry veteran Jerry Wang as a Business Partner to manage all capital introduction services for the firm’s alt investment manager clients.
Heidrick & Struggles, a provider of executive search and talent services, has appointed Daniel Aghdami as a Partner. Based in Zurich, he will manage the company’s practice for European financial clients, including hedge fund and family offices.
