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Bill Ackman wants to move Universal Music Group’s financial HQ from Amsterdam to the US. Universal has warned it might not be possible. – Music Business Worldwide

Billionaire Bill Ackman is one the most powerful behind-the-scenes players in the modern financialized music rights industry. According to Universal Music Group‘s 2023 annual report, Ackman, via Pershing Square Holdings, controls 10.25% of the company’s stock, making him UMG’s second-largest individual shareholder behind Vincent Bolloré. Ackman also sits on UMG’s board. Now, he’s asking for […]

Amsterdam: We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Clashes in Amsterdam as Maccabi Tel Aviv play Ajax The Dutch king says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands, after violent attacks against Israeli football fans in the centre of Amsterdam. Willem-Alexander said “our history has taught us how intimidation goes from bad to worse,” adding that the country could not ignore “antisemitic […]

Antisemitic Attacks Target Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at anti-Jewish violence in the Netherlands, global concerns ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and China’s new stimulus measures. ‘Hit-and-Run Squads’ Overnight antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam left at least five people hospitalized on Friday. According to the Israeli Embassy in the […]