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Ken Griffin

Ken Griffin
Ken Griffin
The latest news on entrepreneur Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel LLC, including American business news and updates.
Born
15 Oct 1968
Industry
Business
Job Title
Businessman
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Wealth management

In Focus | Could New York’s tax-the-rich agenda send its wealthiest residents to Hong Kong?

Analysts say Hong Kong could benefit as New York’s tax debate prompts wealthy families to reassess their options.

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China stock market

As Anthropic eyes a mega-IPO, why are Chinese tech valuations so far behind?

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Artificial intelligence

Jensen Huang pushes AI in energy-rich Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears

Indonesia

Families of Lion Air crash victims suffer again, ‘predatory’ lawyer evades jail

Keith Griffin has admitted that he knew his boss Tom Girardi failed to distribute settlement funds to families of the Lion Air victims.

Family members of those killed in the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and Lion Air flight 610 scream at Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun as he departs following a hearing on Boeing’s broken safety culture on Capitol Hill in 2024. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
US investigators examine parts recovered from the crash of Lion Air flight 610 at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta in 2018. Photo: AP
A relative of a passenger who died on Lion Air JT-610 crash at the Java Sea cries as she arrives at Jakarta International Port after attending the one-year commemoration of the crash in Jakarta in 2019. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says

Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara.

United States

‘Gus’ the T. rex fetches record US$50.1 million at US auction

The skeleton – one of the most complete of its kind in the world – was sold after a 10-minute bidding war between seven potential buyers.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Abigail Cowen, who plays Delilah on Every Summer After

The Fate: The Winx Saga star turned to acting after being bullied at school, and moved to Los Angeles when she was 18 – she’s since appeared in several Netflix series.

Abigail Cowen on Every Year After. Photo: @abbeycowen/Instagram
Donald Trump

Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos

Trump stuns Davos with jabs at Greenland, Nato, Canada’s Carney, and France’s Macron, as attendees liken the chaotic scene to a rock concert.

China Future Tech briefing

Aerospace | Lunar race pits China against US as humans seek return to moon

China and the US are vying to put people on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years in a contest that is as much about economics and geopolitics as it is about technology.

Science

Former Nasa chief calls for new US approach to moon landing – much like China’s

Mike Griffin says Artemis programme ‘cannot work’ because of complex design and unproven tech, while Chinese are ‘doing the right things’.

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A former Nasa chief told Congress that the Artemis III mission and those beyond should be cancelled and the US “should start over”. Photo: TNS
Science

Opinion | Blockbuster auctions of dinosaur skeletons don’t do science any favours

From auction houses to the emergence of online retailers, the fossil trade risks robbing the world of research and educational opportunities.

A boy looks at a model of a dinosaur at the “DINO ERA” exhibition in Sky City near Hong Kong International Airport, on March 2. Photo: Dickson Lee
Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

How investor Ken Griffin makes and spends his billions – besides Harvard

The CEO and founder of hedge fund company Citadel has a net worth of around US$37 billion and gives generously to charities and non-profits

US presidential election 2024

Analysis | Hubris, infighting, awkward moments: how DeSantis 2024 unravelled

Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race last May with swagger, high expectations and US$130 million in the bank. He exited the race on Sunday less than a year later with cratering poll numbers.

Banking & finance

Hedge funds cap bumper year for profits with TCI, Citadel leading pack

TCI Fund Management topped the rankings with a profit of US$12.9 billion, followed by Citadel at US$8.1 billion, according to estimates by LCH Investments. The industry made US$218 billion after fees.

The hedge fund industry’s top 20 firms, which oversee less than a fifth of the sector’s assets, generated US$67 billion or roughly a third of the gains last year. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Hong Kong hedge fund Torq Capital winds down as founder heads for Citadel

Torq, which was seeded by Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai’s family office, managed more than US$1.5 billion at its peak. Founder Avinash Abraham will join Citadel’s Asia fundamental equities team as portfolio manager.

Hong Kong-based hedge fund Torq Capital Management, which focused on Asian equities, is closing after seven years. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Billie Eilish’s to-be sis-in-law? Meet Claudia Sulewski, Finneas’ girlfriend

Finneas has been dating influencer Claudia Sulewski since 2018, after the couple met through an app – here’s everything we know about the YouTuber-turned-beauty entrepreneur

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

The rise – and plateau – of Snap Inc. billionaire Evan Spiegel

Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel was once one of the youngest billionaires in the world, but his net worth tanked in the past few years – so how did he get here?

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Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

10 of the richest hip-hop artists in 2023 – net worths, ranked

From Diddy to Drake, these hip-hop artists are making big bucks beyond music – so who takes the throne on our list with a net worth of US$2.5 billion?

Drake, Pharrell Williams and Diddy are some of the richest hip-hop artists in 2023. Photos: @drakeofficlal/Instagram, Getty Images
Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

How NBA’s ‘Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo makes and spends his millions

‘Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA star who knows how to invest and splurge his earnings, from luxury cars to homes for his growing family

Fame and celebrity

How Joe Rogan earned his US$120 million net worth, from podcasting to acting

While Joe Rogan’s controversial views have seen him cancelled by many, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast makes the 56-year-old plenty of money – as do his comedy specials and UFC work

Fame and celebrity

5 celebrities who walked away unhurt from car crashes, some more than once

Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael B. Johnson totalled their expensive Ferraris, while Pete Davidson got away unhurt twice this year … so which other stars were involved in road accidents?

Celebrities who escaped unhurt in car crashes include Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Bieber and Michael B. Jordan. Photos: Getty Images, @cristiano/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Meet Alex Cooper, the bold female voice behind the podcast Call Her Daddy

Unafraid to broach any topic, Alex Cooper has become the voice of a generation through her candid podcast Call Her Daddy – so what else do we know about the woman behind the multimillion-dollar show?

Alex Cooper is one of the most famous and successful female podcasters in the world. Photo: @alexandracooper/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders’ ex-fiancée, Tracey Edmonds?

What happened with Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds, who have officially called it quits after being engaged for four years and spending over a decade together?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Vanessa Hudgens’ new husband and HSM fan, Cole Tucker?

Vanessa Hudgens just got married to her fiancé Cole Tucker in Tulum, Mexico – here’s a peek inside their wedding and relationship so far

Fame and celebrity

Who is NBA star Josh Giddey and why is he embroiled in controversy?

According to recent reports, NBA star Josh Giddey is currently facing allegations of an ‘inappropriate relationship with a minor’ after photos and videos surfaced of him online – here’s what we know

NBA player Josh Giddey, 21, is embroiled in controversy. Photo: @joshgiddey/Instagram
Luxury travel

‘In My Cruise Era’: What to know about the Taylor Swift-themed fan journey

How to book the Royal Caribbean holiday for Swifties from Miami to the Bahamas, departing next October – but will the pop star herself make an appearance?

Taylor Swift fans have arranged a luxury cruise themed after the pop star ... but will the songstress herself be on board? Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Bryan Spears, Britney’s older brother and ‘best friend’

The pop star celebrated her 42nd birthday with her family, including mum Lynne Spears – but her sibling relationship wasn’t always smooth

Luxury travel

Richard Branson’s private Necker Island paradise – now available to book

The Virgin Group founder’s exclusive hideaway has hosted celebrities like Barack Obama, Harry Styles, and Kate Winslet – and now individual rooms are available to book for the first time too

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