ADIC's USD 1 bn bet on Dymon Asia Capital is its third major hedge fund allocation this year... [more]Abu Dhabi Investment Council is investing USD 1 bn with Singapore-based Dymon Asia Capital, marking its third major hedge fund allocation this year. The commitment further expands ADIC's exposure to large alternative investment managers and highlights the growing flow of Middle Eastern institutional
Analysis: Danantara's hedge fund gamble... [more]Indonesia's Danantara is preparing to make its first hedge fund allocations, with plans to establish a handful of separately managed accounts of at least US$250 million each. The move is part of the fledgling sovereign wealth fund's effort to diversify its portfolio, but the article examines the ris
How does public sentiment on economy affect hedge fund returns?... [more]Penn State research finds that hedge funds can benefit from differences between public economic sentiment and underlying economic conditions. The researchers examined how managers exploit mispricing associated with sentiment and how those effects can influence hedge fund performance, offering insigh
Family offices shun hedge funds and private credit in favor of direct deals... [more]Family offices are showing a stronger preference for direct investments and co-investments rather than allocating through hedge funds and private credit funds. The shift reflects their desire for greater control, transparency and influence over investments, while also seeking to reduce the layers of
Why hedge funds want Denmark's commodities talent... [more]Hedge funds are increasingly establishing operations in Denmark to tap the country's deep pool of energy and commodities trading expertise. Qube Research & Technologies, Balyasny and other firms have recruited specialists and established teams in Aarhus, Aalborg and Copenhagen, attracted by talent d
UK's Tax City is fuelling a stock market exodus... [more]When US hedge fund Elliott Management moved to buy a stake in BP last year, there was more to the purchase than met the eye. On the face of it, the fund had acquired about 800,000 of BP's publicly traded shares for GBP3.8bn. But on closer look, it emerged that Elliott had in fact bought only ab
Securitize and Neuberger launch new tokenized fixed income fund... [more]Securitize and Neuberger Berman have launched a tokenized fixed income fund, extending institutional asset management strategies onto blockchain infrastructure. The offering combines Neuberger Berman's investment capabilities with Securitize's tokenization platform as traditional asset managers cont
Carry traders pivot to Swiss franc after yen volatility spikes... [more]Currency carry traders are increasingly turning to the Swiss franc as a funding currency after heightened volatility made the Japanese yen less attractive for the strategy. The shift reflects how changes in monetary policy expectations and exchange-rate volatility are reshaping one of the world's mo
Barclays names investment bank co-CEOs in latest shake-up... [more]Barclays has named Adeel Khan and Mike Joo as co-chief executives of its investment bank in another overhaul of the division's leadership. Khan, currently head of global markets, will oversee trading from London, while former Bank of America investment banker Joo will run investment banking from New
Hedge fund sees profit in KKR's troubled mortgage trust... [more]Most investors run from a stock that keeps falling. Mavik Capital Management runs toward it. The company invests in commercial mortgages and is managed by private equity giant KKR & Co. KREF has been struggling, but Mavik sees a clear path to profits.
MAS adds new asset management incentives as competition with Hong Kong heats... [more]The Monetary Authority of Singapore is introducing additional incentives for asset managers as the city-state competes with Hong Kong for investment firms, capital and financial talent. The measures are designed to encourage managers to establish and expand substantive investment operations in Singa
New foreign work pass track, tax exemption perks to strengthen asset management in Singapore... [more]Singapore is introducing a dedicated employment pass track for asset management professionals alongside enhanced tax incentives for investment firms. The measures are intended to make it easier for asset managers to recruit international talent and encourage more firms to establish or expand investm
Hedge fund Oasis call for higher bid for Japan's Kakaku.com amid takeover battle... [more]Activist hedge fund Oasis Management is calling for a higher takeover offer for Japanese internet company Kakaku.com, arguing that the proposed transaction undervalues the business. The intervention adds pressure to the takeover process as Oasis seeks improved terms for minority shareholders.
John Overdeck's wife barred from testifying in record-breaking NJ divorce case after hacking his email... [more]Laura Overdeck has been barred from testifying in her multibillion-dollar divorce case against Two Sigma co-founder John Overdeck after a judge found she improperly accessed his email and took his mail. The ruling is a major development in the contested New Jersey divorce, in which Laura is seeking
And, finally: The world's second ugliest dog just got uglier... [more]A 6-year-old pug was honored with the title of the World's Ugliest Dog at an annual contest in California.
Jinny Lu, who came in second last year, was dubbed the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. The annual event, which aims to celebr
In an era of deepfakes, phantom fortunes, and narrative warfare, the challenge of distinguishing reality from illusion has never been more acute. For those stewarding generational wealth, the stakes are existential. This 11th edition of Horizons delves into the critical quest for clarity, offering a toolkit to navigate a world rife with deception and to build a foundation of verifiable trust.
Our journey begins with a chilling investigation into
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Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: On July 9th, participants from 28 countries joined Opalesque's "Kant & Capital" webinar - not for a lecture, but for a workshop. The premise: after sixty years of labels - SRI, triple bottom line, ESG, impact - each of which fell short of its promise, i..
