Category Archives: Syndicated
Hedge funds increasingly incorporating ESG metrics
(Hedgeweek) The incorporation of environmental and social metrics into investment strategies is becoming increasingly common among hedge fund managers, according to a report by Bloomberg citing research by analysts at UBS Group. To read this article:
SEC approves rule changes that pave the way for bitcoin ETFs
(CNBC) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved rule changes to allow the creation of bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S., a long-awaited move that will give regular investors access to the controversial and volatile cryptocurrency. The decision […]
Coinbase threatened by bitcoin ETFs after almost 400% surge in stock last year
(CNBC) Now that the SEC has approved the creation of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, Coinbase’s position in the crypto market is poised to take a dramatic turn. In the weeks ahead, Coinbase will help shepherd some of the biggest names in […]
Thursday’s inflation report could challenge the market outlook for big Fed rate cuts
(CNBC) Economists expect that inflation nudged higher in December, a trend that could call into question the market’s eager anticipation that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year. The consumer price index, a widely followed measure of the […]
Citigroup at risk of quarterly loss after charges come in far higher than initially disclosed
(CNBC) Citigroup warned investors late Wednesday that charges tied to the decline of the Argentine peso as well as the bank’s reorganization came in far higher than disclosed by the company’s CFO just weeks ago. The bank said its fourth-quarter […]
Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios: Read the memo to employees
(CNBC) Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees across its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions. Mike Hopkins, who oversees those units, sent a note to staffers on Wednesday informing them of the job cuts, according to a copy of […]
Millennium backs Taula Capital launch with $3bn
(Hedgeweek) Multi-strategy major Millennium Management has provided $3bn to support the launch of Taula Capital, a new macro hedge fund, by former Millennium portfolio manager Diego Magia, according to a report by the Financial Times To read this article:
Rokos hedge fund up 8.8% in 2023, despite early-year struggles and December loss
(Hedgeweek) Rokos Capital Management, the macro trading hedge fund fume founded by Chris Rokos, overturned early-year losses to end 2023 with an 8.8% gain, despite suffering a loss in the final month of the year, according to a report by […]
Digital assets funds see inflows of $151m in first week of 2024
(Hedgeweek) Digital asset investment products saw inflows totalling $151m in the first week of 2024, bringing the total inflows since the Grayscale vs SEC lawsuit to $2.3bn, according to the latest Digital Assets Fund Flows weekly report from CoinShares. To […]
Hedge funds surged in December as inflation and bond yields fell, says HFR
(Hedgeweek) Hedge fund performance surged through year-end, with December showing an acceleration in gains driven by a decline in inflation, falling bond yields, and structural developments in cryptocurrency, according to HFR. To read this article:
Bitcoin slides after SEC social media account is compromised, sends false ETF approval post
(CNBC) The price of bitcoin fell during late afternoon trading Tuesday following a false social media post from the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that stated the agency had approved bitcoin exchange-traded funds for trading. The […]
SEC’s account compromise was not ‘due to breach of X’s systems,’ company says
(CNBC)Social media X said late Tuesday it has completed a preliminary probe into the compromised account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that displayed a false post claiming the SEC had approved bitcoin ETFs for trading. “Based on our […]