Opalesque - Alternative Market Briefing

The Big Picture: Kant Capital: Seven Theses on What ESG Missed - and What Comes Next

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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...
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Hedge funds first-half performance draws more institutional allocations

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:58:20 +0000

Strong hedge fund performance during the first half of 2026 is encouraging more institutional investors to increase allocations to the asset class. Pension funds and other large allocators continue to view hedge funds as valuable sources of diversification and downside protection....
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Hempton's Bronte Capital sinks 9pc after missing AI chip boom

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:56:40 +0000

Bronte Capital fell 9% after failing to participate in the rally driven by AI-related semiconductor stocks. The setback illustrates the challenges faced by value-oriented hedge funds during one of the strongest technology-led market advances in recent years....
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Fund research: BH Macro

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0000

The article reviews BH Macro's investment strategy, portfolio positioning and recent performance. It examines the trust's exposure to macro trading opportunities and assesses its suitability for retail investors seeking diversification....
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Singapore's Temasek investment fund says crypto is off the table, will focus on AI

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:53:20 +0000

Temasek says it has no plans to invest directly in cryptocurrencies and will instead prioritize opportunities in artificial intelligence. The sovereign investment fund believes AI offers stronger long-term growth potential and a clearer strategic fit....
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How Korea's chip stars supercharged the market and changed the economy

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:51:40 +0000

South Korea's semiconductor champions have transformed both the country's stock market and broader economy through sustained growth driven by global demand for AI-related chips. The article examines how companies such as SK Hynix and Samsung have reshaped investment trends....
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Standard Chartered launches Asia-focused investment fund for UAE wealth clients

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0000

Standard Chartered has introduced a new investment fund focused on Asian opportunities for wealthy clients in the UAE. The fund aims to capitalize on long-term growth across Asian markets while expanding the bank's regional wealth management offering....
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Defensive stocks to invest in if the AI bubble bursts

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:48:20 +0000

The article highlights companies that could prove resilient if enthusiasm surrounding AI stocks fades. It examines sectors and businesses that may offer more stable earnings and downside protection during a technology market correction....
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Private hospital firm Spire gives hedge fund tycoon more time to thrash out GBP1bn takeover

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:46:40 +0000

Spire Healthcare has extended the deadline for a hedge fund billionaire seeking to finalize a proposed GBP1 billion takeover. The additional time allows negotiations to continue as both sides work toward a potential agreement....
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Musk says AI will fund government checks for all and working will be optional. Michael Burry sees a 'revolution' first

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

A prominent investor associated with "The Big Short" argues that advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating Elon Musk's vision of a future in which work becomes increasingly optional. The article explores how AI could transform labor markets and economic productivity....
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Michael Burry bets on sportsbooks over prediction markets

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:43:20 +0000

A well-known investor featured in "The Big Short" believes traditional sportsbooks currently offer better opportunities than prediction markets. The article examines how differences in pricing efficiency and market structure influence that view....
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Traders turn bullish on US dollar for first time in a decade as Bitcoin sentiment weakens

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:41:40 +0000

Market positioning shows traders becoming net bullish on the US dollar for the first time in ten years while enthusiasm for Bitcoin moderates. Analysts attribute the shift to changing monetary policy expectations and increased macroeconomic uncertainty....
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BlueCrest hires Jupiter's Richard Cassidy as CTO

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000

BlueCrest Capital has appointed Richard Cassidy from Jupiter Asset Management as its new chief technology officer. The hire reflects the growing importance of technology and AI infrastructure within large hedge fund organizations....
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Millennium is quietly expanding its presence in Australia

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:38:20 +0000

Millennium Management is continuing to grow its operations in Australia by adding investment professionals and strengthening its regional platform. The expansion reflects the firm's broader strategy of increasing its global footprint....
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Ex-Goldman Sachs MD left a hedge fund to join Citadel Securities

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:36:40 +0000

The article profiles Ishaan Sethi and his career progression within the hedge fund industry. It explores how he built his reputation and the skills that contributed to his success in alternative asset management....
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Hedge fund Balyasny hired a new head of Asia ECM from BNP to replace Credit Suisse hire

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0000

Balyasny Asset Management has recruited a senior Asia ECM executive from BNP Paribas to replace a previous hire from Credit Suisse. The appointment strengthens the firm's capital markets expertise in Asia as competition for experienced professionals remains intense....
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Saba ups ante in war of words with Workspace Group board

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:33:20 +0000

Activist investor Saba Capital has intensified its public dispute with the board of Workspace Group, continuing its campaign for governance and strategic changes. The disagreement reflects Saba's broader activism in the UK investment trust and listed property sectors....
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And, finally: How did he manage that?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:31:40 +0000

From UPI.com: A brown bear wandered into a hotel in Tibet and forced its way into a locked room with two guests inside. Security camera footage from the hotel in Nagqu shows the bear wander down a hallway inside the building on Saturday and force its way through a door into an occupied room. The gu...
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Hedge funds gain again in June on record equities, AI and the SpaceX IPO; best quarter since 2020

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Hedge funds gained in June, posting their third consecutive monthly advance, driven by record equity levels, investor optimism over falling energy prices and a favorable resolution of the Iran military situation, and hedge fund exposure to the record SpaceX...
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Hedge funds record best first-half performance in 13 years, sources say

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:28:20 +0000

Hedge funds delivered their strongest first-half performance in 13 years, according to industry sources. Gains were driven by strong results across multi-strategy, macro and equity hedge funds as managers benefited from heightened market volatility and continued enthusiasm for AI-related investments...
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