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Einhorn under fire from Greenlight investor

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The head of corporate governance for Calpers said that shareholder support for Apple’s proposed changes reflects a fundamental difference in approach Continue reading

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Winton Capital applies science to finance

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The financial services group, which manages $25.5bn in assets, relies on computers rather than star traders to achieve its results Continue reading

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Funds target sterling in Carney ‘short’

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Macro traders hear echoes of ‘Abenomics’ in the Bank of England’s new governor after he made it clear he will tolerate elevated inflation in the UK Continue reading

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Pressure exposes hedge fund within Hess

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Hetco is seen by Elliot Management as a risky distraction inside the listed oil company due largely to its uneven results this decade Continue reading

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Man Group set for management shake-up

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Overhaul will indicate the extent to which Emmanuel Roman, who takes over on February 28, will exercise far more executive control over day-to-day operations Continue reading

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SAC Capital extends investor deadline

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February 14 was the first time investors could seek the return of their money since Mathew Martoma, a former SAC portfolio manager, was charged Continue reading

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JPMorgan’s Gulati to launch own fund

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Deepak Gulati, who was once one of the bank’s most prominent money makers, plans to launch Argentière Capital in Switzerland this year Continue reading

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US authorities widen SAC Capital probe

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Investigation by FBI and US attorney’s office has widened to include at least four and up to six more stocks, people familiar with the matter said Continue reading

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Hedge funds reap billions on yen bets

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Profits mark return to form for global macro managers, who achieve biggest results in years on Japanese currency trades Continue reading

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‘Abe trade’ revives macro hedge funds

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Shorting yen and buying Japanese equities, a move inspired by dovish monetary bent of Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, proves very profitable Continue reading

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