Hedge funds push UK watchdog for a post-Brexit cut in reporting rules
Industry lobbies for requirements on reporting of transactions in financial markets to be slimmed down
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Trump fires USAID watchdog who released report on impact of agency cuts
President Trump fired the USAID inspector general one day after he released a report detailing the impact of the administration's cuts to the agency.CBS News - 6d -
BP shares pop 7% after reports activist hedge fund Elliott has taken a stake in the struggling British oil major
BP shares jumped early Monday following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Dismay as UK poised to cut funding for global vaccination group Gavi
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Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
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NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
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Activist hedge fund Elliott builds stake in struggling BP
US investor could force UK oil company to refocus on core fossil fuels business or even pursue a full break-upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Hedge fund Elliott shakes BP from its strategic slump
Activist’s arrival leaves boss Murray Auchincloss facing crucial test at oil major’s capital markets dayFinancial Times - 5d -
This cheap, balanced portfolio will be a better investment than most hedge funds
A simple 60-40 stock-bond mix outperforms complicated, costly offerings.MarketWatch - 3d -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d
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Trump signals Ukraine should hold elections as part of Russia peace talks
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US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war
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How Europe can defend itself without US help
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Trump’s late-night posts send currency traders to Asian markets
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Is the UK’s new fraud compensation scheme already broken?
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HSBC sets out scale of cost cuts under new chief’s restructuring plan
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