Managers
As high volatility plagues global stock markets and currency markets face heightened volatility amid shifting US trade policies and global economic realignments, fund managers and institutional investors are reconsidering their approach to FX hedging infrastructure. This evolution in market dynamics is forcing a rapid rethink of traditional approaches, driving demand for more comprehensive and technologically flexible solutions, according to Hans Jacob Feder (pictured), Global Head of FX Services at MUFG Investor Services.
Autodesk has reached a settlement with activist hedge fund Starboard Value, bringing an end to one of 2024’s most high-profile proxy contests by agreeing to appoint two new independent directors to its board, according to a report by Reuters.
Robert Gibbins, founder of Autonomy Capital Research, is preparing to reopen his hedge fund to external investors after a sharp turnaround in performance driven by what he calls a “modern macro” strategy focused on technological disruption as a macroeconomic force, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund giant Citadel, has cautioned that the Trump administration’s trade policies and rhetoric risk undermining the credibility of the US Treasury market — a cornerstone of global finance – according to a report by Reuters.
Ukraine and a group of creditors led by hedge funds Aurelius Capital Management LP and VR Capital Group have failed to agree on the restructuring terms for $3.2bn worth of debt linked to economic growth, ahead of next month’s payment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott Investment Management has opened a significant short position against copper mining major Antofagasta, betting £79m on a decline in the FTSE 100 group’s share price, according to a report by The Times citing recent disclosures with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Bridgewater Associates’ three Co-Chief Investment Officers have issued a stark warning to investors, flagging “exceptional risks” to US assets as the Trump administration embraces a sharp pivot toward modern mercantilism and “America First” trade policies, according to a report by Reuters.
Veteran hedge fund manager and activist investor Jeff Ubben, the founder of Inclusive Capital Partners, is calling on Corbion NV to launch a strategic review and consider breaking up its business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A group of hedge funds holding Ukraine’s GDP-linked warrants, including Aurelius Capital Management and VR Capital Group has entered restricted talks to renegotiate a $500m payment due at the end of May, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management is turning up the pressure on BP, calling for a dramatic tightening of capital discipline and a sharper focus on free cash flow generation, as it raises its stake in the UK energy giant to over 5%, according to a report by the Financial Times.
