Managers
Rokos Capital Management founder Chris Rokos has committed £190m to the University of Cambridge to fund the creation of a new school of government, marking the largest single donation ever made to a UK university, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Irenic Capital Management has taken an activist position in Snap Inc, urging the social media company to implement a series of strategic, operational and governance changes aimed at improving performance and shareholder value, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Paul Singer, founder of Elliott Management, has pushed back on claims of an escalating talent war in the hedge fund industry, arguing that current dynamics are being overstated, according to Business Insider.
Sona Asset Management has made two senior appointments to bolster its engagement with Japanese investors as part of the firm’s ongoing expansion in Asia, which includes an expected new office in Tokyo later this year.
Hedge funds are increasingly positioning for a potential rebound in the Japanese yen, as renewed intervention signals from policymakers drive activity in currency derivatives markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge fund positioning in global equities is showing signs of capitulation, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs, with aggressive shorting activity and systematic selling potentially setting the stage for a sharp market rebound, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Impactive Capital’s campaign to overhaul the board at payments and information management company WEX may face delays after regulators flagged potential filing requirements that have yet to be met, according to a recent company disclosure according to Reuters.
Epicenter Capital, the hedge fund launches led by former Coatue trader Rahul Kishore, is pushing the boundaries of AI integration, positioning artificial intelligence not just as a tool, but as a core member of its investment team, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Norwegian Cruise Line is overhauling its board after activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a significant stake and pushed for operational and strategic changes at the business, according to a report by Reuters.
Distressed debt hedge funds, including Strategic Value Partners, are positioning for a potential wave of opportunities in private credit, with several managers describing current conditions as the most compelling setup since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report by the Financial Times.
