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Hedge funds posted a 0.25% return in October according to the performance of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance, while the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index recorded net inflows of 1.02% in November, signalling sustained investor confidence.
Quincy Data, a specialist in the provision of ultra-low latency market data technology, has launched a new time synchronisation service covering major US financial exchanges that is precise to sub-nanoseconds.
Nikita Fadeev, the 29-year-old head of Fasanara Digital, is actively hiring experienced quants and developers to join his crypto hedge fund as the sector experiences renewed momentum, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Hedge fund DE Shaw has taken a €102m ($108m) short position against German multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer, according to a report by Reuters citing a regulatory filing made in Germany on Tuesday.
Liquidnet has launched SmartDark, the latest algorithm for its equities platform, which is designed to enhance how institutional traders can execute trades through prioritised routing with larger executions and better price stability.
Verde Asset Management, the Brazilian hedge fund managed by Luis Stuhlberger, made a strategic bet on bitcoin prior to the 5 November US election, capitalising on the cryptocurrency’s rally sparked by President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Point72 Asset Management has initiated a search for a new Japan Head with incumbent Toby Bartlett set to step down from the role early next year, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Nissan Motor shares climbed as much as 21% on Tuesday before closing up 13% – the highest jump in 15 years – following news that activist investor Suntera (Cayman) had taken a 2.5% stake in the company, according to a report by BNN Bloomberg.
Ilex Capital Partners and Shiprock Capital Management, two rising hedge funds, have joined the list of high-performing firms who are limiting outside investments after successful fundraising and performance streaks, amid a wider industry trend of cash outflows, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund firm Elliott Investment Management has urged Honeywell International’s board to simplify its conglomerate structure, arguing the company could unlock significant value by separating its Aerospace and Automation divisions, according to a report by Alternatives Watch.
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