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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

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Business

Job Title

Businessman

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

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.

22 Jul 2025 - 7:01PMvideocam

Millionaires and billionaires

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

20 Feb 2024 - 10:21AMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

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

22 Jan 2024 - 2:13PM

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.

22 Jan 2024 - 10:10AM

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.

15 Jan 2024 - 12:44PM

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

19 Dec 2023 - 11:09AM

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Millionaires and billionaires

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?

14 Dec 2023 - 6:00AM

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel was once one of the youngest billionaires in the world. Photo: Getty Images

Millionaires and billionaires

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?

14 Dec 2023 - 6:01PM

Millionaires and billionaires

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

12 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

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

12 Dec 2023 - 10:13AM

Joe Rogan is a comedian, podcaster and UFC commentator, and has even been an actor. Photo: Getty Images

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?

11 Dec 2023 - 5:00AMvideocam

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?

8 Dec 2023 - 10:21AM

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?

6 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

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

6 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

Baseball player Cole Tucker and actress Vanessa Hudgens just got married. Photo: @vanessahudgens/Instagram

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

5 Dec 2023 - 9:00PM

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

‘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?

4 Dec 2023 - 7:00PM

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

4 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

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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

3 Dec 2023 - 6:00AM

Necker Island is Richard Branson’s private paradise in the Caribbean. Photo: Handout

Millionaires and billionaires

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s billion-dollar property portfolio

The tech entrepreneur dropped US$300 million to buy 98 per cent of Hawaii’s Lanai island, which features 2 Four Seasons resorts … so where else has he invested his billions?

3 Dec 2023 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Josh Popper, Madonna’s 29-year-old boxer and model boyfriend?

The ex-NFL hopeful met the pop star through her 18-year-old son, David Banda, and has appeared in Bravo’s Summer House – so just how serious is the romance?

28 Nov 2023 - 7:00PM

Millionaires and billionaires

Move over, Mar-a-Lago: billionaire Ken Griffin’s epic property portfolio

Citadel exec Ken Griffin manages over US$60 billion and is the 36th richest person in the world – now he’s building the biggest estate in Florida, which will dwarf Donald Trump’s signature resort

27 Nov 2023 - 10:43AM

Per Forbes, Citadel exec Ken Griffin has an estimated net worth of US$35 billion and is the 40th richest person as of writing. The billionaire has made several record-breaking purchases for expensive homes in Chicago, Manhattan and Palm Beach – and could one day be King Charles’ neighbour. Photos: Getty/Gold Coast Realty

Banking & finance

Private equity firms get trapped in China after US$1.5 trillion betting spree

Mounting concerns about the risks of investing in China have seen secondary buyers demanding huge discounts. Meanwhile, China deals involving PE firms are on track to slide for a second straight year.

14 Nov 2023 - 9:59AM

Pedestrians and shoppers on Nanjing Road shopping street in Shanghai, China. Photo: Bloomberg

US-China relations

Xi would find a ‘receptive’ Biden if he agrees to ‘reset’ ties: Hillary Clinton

The former US secretary of state says it would be in China’s interest for Xi to ‘dig in’ during his meeting with Biden to achieve shared goals on issues such as climate change.

9 Nov 2023 - 9:14PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s 2023 bankers’ summit to attract double last year’s top executives

About 90 top-level executives such as CEOs and chairmen are expected at this year’s event, more than double last year’s attendance.

9 Oct 2023 - 9:36AMvideocam

China stock market

Citadel Securities hires ex-BlackRock China head to strengthen role in market

Citadel Securities has hired Tang Xiaodong, former head of China at BlackRock and an ex-regulator, to spearhead its expansion plan in the US$10.3 trillion market.

31 Jul 2023 - 4:17PMvideocam

A man is seen inside the Shanghai Stock Exchange building in February 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Reuters

World’s oldest Hebrew Bible sells at auction for record US$38 million

The ancient text, known as the Codex Sassoon and written around 900 AD, is the most complete early copy of the Hebrew Bible. It was sold at Sotheby’s in New York.

22 May 2023 - 3:46AM

Sotheby’s New York unveils the Codex Sassoon for auction in February. It sold for US$38 million. Photo: AP

Banking & finance

Can HKEX-owned LME rebuild its reputation a year after nickel chaos?

The fallout from chaos in the nickel market last March has hurt volumes at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing-owned London Metal Exchange and emboldened potential competitors as the bourse prepares to relaunch trading during Asian business hours.

18 Mar 2023 - 10:00AMvideocam

Inside The Peninsula London, opening next to Buckingham Palace

Fancy taking a peek at the Buckingham Palace royal gardens? Book a stay at the luxurious Peninsula London and you may just get your chance

31 Jan 2023 - 11:43AM

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