Analysis: Bitcoin futures highlight some pitfalls for new ETFs
The launch of the first bitcoin futures exchange traded fund (ETF) on Tuesday marks a major step toward legitimizing the cryptocurrency, but some ETF investors may face higher costs compared with buying the digital currency itself.
Factbox: Fun facts from the U.S. SEC report on January’s GameStop saga
The U.S. securities regulator released its long-awaited post-mortem into January’s GameStop saga, in which retail traders banded together on social media and piled in to GameStop and other “meme” stocks in an attempt to punish hedge funds that had bet against the company, sending its shares soaring.
Billionaire-backed mining firm to seek electric vehicle metals in Greenland
Mineral exploration company KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with London-listed Bluejay Mining (JAY.L) to search in Greenland for critical materials used in electric vehicles.
Allianz cooperating as DOJ probes Structured Alpha Funds
The U.S. Department of Justice has begun an investigation relating to Allianz Global Investors’ Structured Alpha Funds, following litigation pending in U.S. courts on the matter, German insurer Allianz (ALVG.DE) said on Sunday.
EXCLUSIVE 3G founders launch investment partnership with former Third Point co-CIO Islam
Three Brazilian billionaires who cofounded investment firm 3G Capital are backing a veteran U.S. investor who played a key role in hedge fund Third Point’s activist campaigns, to make big, long-term bets on companies, three people familiar with the plans said.
Most institutional investors expect to buy digital assets, study finds
Seven in 10 institutional investors expect to invest in or buy digital assets in the future, although price volatility is the main barrier for new entrants, a study by Fidelity’s cryptocurrency business found.
Robinhood seeks up to $35 bln valuation in mega U.S. IPO
Robinhood Markets Inc is targeting a valuation of up to $35 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the company revealed in a Monday filing, setting the stage for one of the most highly anticipated stock market listings this year.
UBS hires Morgan Stanley bankers to lead U.S. outsourced trading drive
UBS (UBSG.S) has hired two bankers from Morgan Stanley (MS.N) to help build its trading services for hedge funds and asset managers in the United Sates, according to a memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by a spokesperson for the Swiss bank.
Loeb’s U.S. hedge fund Third Point owns Vivendi stake -source
Billionaire hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb’s Third Point owns a substantial stake in Vivendi SE (VIV.PA) and is “evaluating” the French media giant’s plan to sell a stake in its Universal Music Group to rival billionaire investor William Ackman, a source familiar with the firm’s holdings said on Monday.
New Exxon board member Hietala brings business transformation experience
Exxon Mobil’s newly elected board member Kaisa Hietala says her work at Finnish refiner and biofuel producer Neste makes her more than just a champion of biofuels, she also has experience transforming a business.
