UBS's Khan sees more demand for hedge funds than private credit... [more]UBS's Amandeep Khan said client demand is increasingly favoring hedge funds over private credit as investors look for liquidity, diversification and downside protection. The comments suggest some allocators are reassessing private market exposures after years of strong flows into private credit.
iCapital data shows private investors shying away from private credit... [more]New data from iCapital indicates that private investors are becoming more cautious toward private credit investments. The trend comes as concerns grow around valuations, liquidity and the outlook for interest rates.
AI isn't replacing credit hedge fund traders yet, Barclays says... [more]Barclays argues that artificial intelligence has not yet reached the point where it can replace experienced credit hedge fund traders. While AI is increasingly used for research and workflow automation, human judgment remains critical in complex credit markets.
At Sohn Montreal, Whale Rock touts AI while Waratah sticks with gold... [more]Two prominent investors offered sharply different views at the Sohn Montreal conference. Whale Rock emphasized opportunities created by artificial intelligence, while Waratah Capital highlighted gold as a preferred investment theme amid uncertainty.
Korea Investment opens Tokyo office to tap Japanese alternatives market... [more]Korea Investment Corporation has established a Tokyo presence as it seeks greater access to Japan's institutional investor base and alternatives market. The move reflects growing cross-border activity among Asian asset owners and managers.
Japanese investment in Cayman funds climbs... [more]Japanese investors increased allocations to Cayman-domiciled investment funds, reinforcing the jurisdiction's importance in global alternatives markets. The growth reflects continuing demand for hedge funds and international investment structures.
Quilter seeds fund launch from US hedge fund manager... [more]Quilter has provided seed capital for a new fund managed by a US hedge fund manager. The launch highlights continued interest in backing specialist investment talent and expanding access to alternative strategies.
From capped returns to a co-investment fund, Alterra's USD 30bn climate journey is evolving... [more]Alterra's climate investment platform continues to evolve as it expands beyond its original structure into new co-investment opportunities. The initiative illustrates how large climate-focused capital pools are adapting to attract institutional investors and scale deployment.
ExodusPoint partner Bulega to join rival hedge fund Millennium... [more]Mirco Bulega is leaving ExodusPoint to join Millennium Management, continuing the intense competition for talent among major multi-manager hedge fund platforms. Senior trader movement remains a defining feature of the industry's largest firms.
CoinShares reveals hedge funds cut bitcoin ETF exposure 39% in Q1... [more]CoinShares reported that hedge funds reduced their exposure to Bitcoin ETFs by 39% during the first quarter. The decline suggests professional investors became more cautious toward Bitcoin-linked products after strong gains and changing market conditions.
Ray Dalio shares hard truths for crypto investors... [more]Ray Dalio outlined several risks facing crypto investors, emphasizing the importance of diversification and risk management. He argued that investors should avoid assuming that any asset can rise indefinitely without setbacks.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square to exit Universal Music stake... [more]Pershing Square is planning to dispose of its remaining stake in Universal Music Group. The move marks the end of one of Bill Ackman's most successful investments and could free capital for new opportunities.
New York's richest aren't opening their wallets to stop the left... [more]The article examines political giving patterns among New York's wealthiest individuals and questions why more capital is not being directed toward opposing progressive political movements. It highlights the intersection of wealth, politics and influence.
Scott Bessent skewered over Trump insider trading... [more]Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced criticism following remarks related to Donald Trump and economic policy. The episode generated debate among political and financial commentators.
Wall Street activism returns to ASX with Elliott's Northern Star play... [more]Elliott Investment Management's campaign at Northern Star has renewed discussion about activist investing in Australia. The situation is viewed as a sign that Wall Street-style shareholder activism may be becoming more common on the ASX.
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary... [more]Chinese authorities snuffed out efforts to mark Thursday's anniversary of the deadly 1989 military crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, in a further tightening of a yearslong campaign to erase what happened from public memory.
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it... [more]From NRP.org: I was winding down my work day here in Los Angeles when my phone rang at 5:37 p.m. from a blocked number. It was former Congressman George Santos. He was boiling with rage. The day before, I published a story revealing that the Justice Department and the Commodity Futures Trading Comm
And, finally: How to catch a falling bear... [more]From UPI: An Arizona police department shared video of officers and wildlife officials using a tarp to catch a tranquilized bear as it fell out of a tree. The Sahuarita Police Department said officers were called to a location in Rancho Sahuarita where a wandering bear had climbed up a tree. Arizo
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Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: When BlackRock's Spring 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook landed, much of the commentary focused on its bullish stance toward hedge funds - the rising dispersion, the M&A acceleration, the macro opportunities. But the most important warning in the report has rece..
