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The Shanghai Futures Exchange has unveiled a comprehensive set of proposals aimed at opening China’s commodities markets to foreign hedge funds and institutional investors, as part of a broader push to internationalise the renminbi, according to a report by Reuters.
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European regulators are preparing to launch a sweeping stress test targeting non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in a move that could significantly increase regulatory scrutiny of hedge funds, private equity and credit managers, and other alternative asset players, according to a report by the FT.
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Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund led by billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman, has initiated a new position in Amazon, while exiting Canadian Pacific, as part of a broader portfolio reshuffle, according to a report by Reuters.
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Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has secured two board seats at Phillips 66, marking its first-ever successful proxy vote campaign against a major US corporation and signalling a potential strategic shift at the $46bn oil refiner, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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Edge Funds | In an investment landscape increasingly dominated by AI-powered strategies and multi-strategy behemoths, one boutique fund is proving that traditional stock-picking can still deliver meaningful returns – provided you know where to look. Founded in January 2023, Humbucker Management applies a focused relative value approach to internet stocks, a sector the fund’s founder, Sean Kumar (pictured), believes is riddled with overlooked inefficiencies.
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Our Age of AI report – supported by Arcesium, and featuring exclusive contributions from leading hedge funds, backed by proprietary data-driven insights – examines the AI and automation landscape transforming hedge fund operations. Delving into the strategic drivers behind the implementation of AI and automation solutions, its examines the decision-making process, identifies current barriers to wider adoption, and highlights the catalysts that could accelerate future integration.Â
Dubai-based hedge fund startup Magellan Capital Limited is facing regulatory scrutiny after a former senior trader filed complaints alleging misconduct by the firm’s top executive ahead of its anticipated $700m launch, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Hedge funds ramped up bullish positions on Brent crude last week to their highest level in over a month, as a temporary easing of US-China trade tensions renewed investor optimism across the commodity complex, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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TOP STORY: Brazilian hedge funds, notched their strongest monthly performance in nearly two decades in April, as falling interest rates fuelled outsized gains with the Anbima Hedge Fund Index surging by 4% over the month, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Bill Ackman is stepping down from the board of Universal Music Group (UMG), signalling a strategic shift at Pershing Square Holdings, which has reduced its once-dominant stake in the global music label behind artists including Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
