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McKay Brothers and Quincy Data have introduced new connectivity and market data services linking major US futures exchanges with key trading hubs in Sydney, aiming to enhance cross-market price discovery between North America and Australia.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant position in Japanese shipping group Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), aiming to drive improvements in shareholder returns and capital efficiency, according to a report by Reuters.
Global markets operator and equity derivatives specialist Cboe Global Markets, Inc has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch near 24×5 US equities trading on its Cboe EDGX Equities Exchange (EDGX).
Rupen Nagda, the former chief risk officer at BlueCrest Capital Management, has joined London-based macro hedge fund Symmetry Investments, according to a report by eFinancial Careers citing a recent regulatory filing.
Activist investor Altai Capital Management is stepping up pressure on OraSure Technologies, calling on the diagnostics company to pursue a sale and grant it board representation as part of a strategic review, according to a report by Reuters.
Hedge funds including Fivestar Asset Management are adjusting positions ahead of the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting, anticipating that Governor Kazuo Ueda could signal a hawkish stance amid inflationary pressures arising from the Iran conflict, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist investor Jana Partners is pressing theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment to explore a potential sale and overhaul its board leadership, according to a report by Reuters citing a letter sent to the company’s directors.
Quant hedge fund Voloridge Investment Management is planning a major headcount boost after agreeing a deal to expand its HQ through the $57.6m acquisition of several properties at the Harbourside Place waterfront development in Jupiter, Florida, according to a report by the Business Journal.
Quilter has launched the Quilter Investors Long-Short Equity Fund, appointing JP Morgan Asset Management to manage the mandate. The strategy is designed to generate positive returns by focusing on companies connected directly or indirectly to consumer activity.
Qube Research and Technologies has bolstered its options business with the hire of Beat Ammon, formerly head of options market making at Hudson River Trading amid interest in his services from rival top-tier firms, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
