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Two Sigma Investments’ primary onshore China macro strategy remained under pressure in April, extending losses after a sharp drawdown triggered by geopolitical volatility linked to the Iran conflict earlier this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds now represent the majority of activity in electronically traded UK government bonds, marking a significant structural shift in one of Europe’s most important fixed income markets, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from electronic trading platform operator Tradeweb.
Activist investor Jana Partners is reportedly pressing Texas-based fintech software provider Alkami Technology to revive efforts to pursue a potential sale of the business, according to a report by Bloomberg.
AmerX, a global broker-dealer and self-clearing firm operating as one of the largest participants on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, has adde an equity research offering for institutional clients.
The European Central Bank has warned that the growing use of leverage by hedge funds in euro-area bond markets could heighten financial stability risks during periods of market stress, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Whale Rock Capital Management, the technology-focused hedge fund led by Alex Sacerdote, significantly increased its exposure to a trio of artificial intelligence infrastructure companies during the first quarter, while trimming its position in chip giant Nvidia, according to a report by Barnhart.
Pershing Square’s proposed €55bn acquisition of Universal Music Group (UMG) has suffered a major setback after the Bolloré family, the company’s largest shareholder, publicly voiced opposition to the transaction, according to a report by the Finsancial Times.
Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are increasingly targeting hedge funds and other institutional investors as they look to move beyond their retail trading base and enter the next stage of market expansion, according to a report by Reuters.
Former Goldman Sachs macro trading partner Stuart Riley has exited Tudor Investment Corporation after a brief 16-month stint, marking another move in a career spanning several high-profile hedge fund roles, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Electronic design automation software provider Synopsys has reached a cooperation agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will see Elliott managing partner Jesse Cohn join the company’s board, according to a report by Reuters.
