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Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, but lags the S&P 500

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin's various hedge fund strategists all posted double-digit returns for 2023, but they failed to beat the broader market.

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Former Citi Executives Launch Bitcoin Securities Startup

Innovation | Release | Jan 4, 2023 A team of ex-Citigroup executives has unveiled a startup, Receipts Depositary Corp. (RDC), offering Bitcoin-backed securities, uniquely structured to bypass U.S. SEC approval requirements. Receipts Depositary Corp. (RDC), founded by former Citigroup executives, has introduced an innovative financial product in the cryptocurrency space: Bitcoin-backed securities known as Bitcoin


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2 years ago

Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund returns 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' longest running multistrategy fund at AQR Capital Management returned 18.5% last year, net of fees.

2 years ago

U.S. Seed Fundraising Insights and Trends

Funding Report | Jan 4, 2023 The SEC's Office of the Advocate of Small Business Capital Formation 2023 Report - Insights and Trends to Help Prepare for Fundraising in 2024 Understanding the nuances of seed fundraising in the United States is crucial for entrepreneurs and investors alike. At the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA)


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2 years ago

Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund gains 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' longest running multistrategy fund at AQR Capital Management returned 18.5% last year, net of fees.

2 years ago

State-run 'auto-IRA' programs aim to close retirement savings gap

Seven states are enrolling workers in so-called auto-IRA programs to address a gap in 401(k) coverage and savings. More are scheduled to come on line.

2 years ago

High earners have a little-known option to boost 401(k) plan savings: It's 'the best place' to save more, expert says

If your goal is to save the most money possible in your 401(k) this year, these tips can help.

2 years ago

Blockchain Technology in Agribusiness: Enhancing Transparency and Traceability

Jan 4, 2023 We are living in a world today that is becoming increasingly reliant on information technology, and the agricultural sector is not excluded. Global agribusinesses are undergoing a technological transformation, and with this, new challenges have arisen. Agricultural experts are looking for ways to address transparency and traceability, among other challenges, and blockchain


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Lynn Johannson, President of E2 Management Corporation and Catalyst for THE Collaboration Joins the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada’s Advisory Group

NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | January 4, 2024 TORONTO, JAN 4, 2023 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) today announced that Lynn Johannson President of E2 Management Corporation and Catalyst for THE Collaboration, has joined the Association`s Advisory Group to advise on the areas of Sustainability and ESG. In a career that


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2 years ago

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2024. Here's how investors can prepare

The U.S. central bank expects to cut rates three times in 2024. Investors can lock in CD rates now, while bonds are poised for a pop.

2 years ago

Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2024

The Federal Reserve's period of policy tightening appears to be over, opening the door to lower borrowing costs in the year ahead.

2 years ago

Dry January may help improve your finances. One woman has already saved $48,000 by giving up alcohol

If you're on the fence about partaking in Dry January, there's an incentive to consider: the financial savings.

2 years ago

Canadian Crypto Exchange Catalyx Announces Security Breach

Crypto Security Breach | Jan 2, 2023 Canadian crypto trading platform Catalyx announces a significant security breach CatalX CTS Ltd., the Calgary-based operator of the Canadian crypto trading platform Catalyx, has officially acknowledged a significant security breach. In a statement released on December 28, 2023, the company disclosed that the breach resulted in the loss


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These beneficiaries are first to receive a new cost-of-living adjustment for 2024. Here's what to watch for

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries started receiving increased benefits for 2024 in December. Here's what to know about those payments.

2 years ago

Job data shows two kinds of workers: the ‘haves and have nots,’ economist says

Hiring and job hopping have decreased while layoffs have stayed historically low. That bodes well for workers but not for the unemployed, an economist said.

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