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Opalesque Roundup: Talent scramble, an AI trim, and digital assets going institutional

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

EXCLUSIVE June 25, 2026 Julius Baer bets on resilience The Swiss private bank is positioning portfolios around resilience for the back half of 2026, leaning into quality and diversification even as global markets contend with macro and geopolitical turmoil. EXCLUSIVE June 25, 2026 Bulletin board...
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Retail investors risk turning market correction into recession: BIS

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:58:20 +0000

The Bank for International Settlements warns that heavy retail investor participation could amplify a market correction and increase the risk of a broader economic downturn. The report highlights growing leverage, speculative positioning and the potential for rapid selloffs to spill over into the re...
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BIS warns AI investment boom could unravel faster than 2008 banking crisis

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:56:40 +0000

The Bank for International Settlements cautions that the rapid surge in AI-related investment could unwind more quickly than the 2008 financial crisis if expectations become detached from fundamentals. Officials warn that concentrated positioning and excessive optimism could create significant finan...
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The trillion-dollar borrowing binge lifting the stock market to risky heights

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0000

Investors have borrowed heavily to finance equity purchases, helping drive stock markets to elevated valuations. The article examines how rising leverage is increasing market vulnerability should economic or monetary conditions deteriorate....
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If a stock market crash is coming, should you buy more bonds? New research might make you think twice

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:53:20 +0000

New research challenges the traditional assumption that bonds always provide effective protection during equity market downturns. The article explores changing correlations between stocks and bonds and what that could mean for portfolio construction....
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Sovereign wealth funds are pouring hundreds of billions into private AI deals, and itâ��s reshaping how capital flows

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:51:40 +0000

Sovereign wealth funds are increasing allocations to private markets and artificial intelligence-related investments as they seek long-term growth opportunities. The trend reflects a broader move away from traditional public market strategies toward innovation-driven sectors....
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Meet my vibe-coded market-crushing AI hedge fund manager

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0000

The article profiles an AI-powered investment manager built using "vibe coding" techniques that aims to outperform traditional hedge fund strategies. It explores how advances in AI development are making sophisticated investment tools more accessible....
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Hedge fund Polar to sell mortgage bonds

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:48:20 +0000

Polar Asset Management is reportedly selling mortgage-backed securities as it adjusts portfolio positioning. The move reflects changing expectations for interest rates, credit spreads and fixed-income market conditions....
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Court ruling boosts high-yield closed-end funds

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:46:40 +0000

A court decision has strengthened the outlook for certain high-yield closed-end funds by clarifying governance and shareholder rights. The ruling could have broader implications for activist campaigns and the structure of investment funds....
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Watchdog tightens rules on investment trusts after Saba raids

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0000

UK regulators have strengthened oversight of investment trusts following activist campaigns led by Saba Capital. The new rules are intended to improve governance, transparency and protections for shareholders....
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"We're representing a hedge fund - that's a reality": Inside the defense strategy that won out in a novel securities trial

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:43:20 +0000

The article examines the legal strategy behind a successful defense in an unusual securities case involving a hedge fund client. Lawyers discuss how the case may influence future securities litigation and defense tactics....
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Man Group highlights hedge fund strength, stock in asset manager sector

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:41:40 +0000

Man Group says hedge fund strategies continue to demonstrate resilience despite challenging market conditions. The firm believes alternative investments remain well positioned relative to traditional asset management businesses....
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SA hedge fund industry grows to R216bn as retail investors drive record gains

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0000

South Africa's hedge fund industry has expanded to R216 billion, supported by record inflows from retail investors. The growth reflects increasing acceptance of hedge funds among individual investors seeking diversification and improved risk-adjusted returns....
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Hedge fund titan Michael Burry rides to Microsoft's rescue as EU cloud probe darkens horizon

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:38:20 +0000

Michael Burry has reportedly increased exposure to Microsoft as European regulatory scrutiny clouds the outlook for parts of the cloud computing industry. The investment suggests Burry sees value despite ongoing antitrust and competition concerns....
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What is Scott Bessent net worth?

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:36:40 +0000

The article profiles US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reviewing his hedge fund career, investment track record and estimated personal wealth. It also looks at how his experience in finance shaped his rise to one of the most influential economic policy positions in the United States....
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The rising operational bar for private fund markets

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0000

Operational expectations for private fund managers continue to increase as investors demand stronger governance, technology, compliance and reporting standards. The article explores how firms are adapting to meet these higher institutional requirements....
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And, finally: This gender reveal thing is getting out of control

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:33:20 +0000

From Newsoftheweird: An expecting couple in Queen Creek, Arizona, contracted the services of Sacred Dove Release for their gender reveal party, requesting that the birds be dyed -- yes, dyed -- to announce their baby's gender, NBC 12 News reported on June 18. It was a first for owner Monica Flores, ...
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Other Voices: North Carolina reshapes the economics of litigation finance with new funding ban

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:31:40 +0000

By: Edgar Santiago, Poyner Spruill On Monday, June 22nd, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 315 (Session Law 2026-14) into law, making North Carolina the first state in the nation to prohibit most forms of third-party litigation funding. Third-party litigation funding has become ...
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Opalesque Exclusive: Julius Baer bets on resilience

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Swiss bank Julius Baer is betting on resilience in 2026, despite global turmoil. In its most recent mid-year market outlook, the bank says that while 2026 is not playing out in ways anyone would have expected, global markets have shown surprising resilience in the...
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Magellan Capital launches $50m fund

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:28:20 +0000

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Dubai-based Magellan Capital has launched the Magellan Asset Backed Opportunities Fund (MABO) and evergreen vehicle that will start with $50 million to invest in asset-backed facilities across the GCC and Europe. The fund is targeting $250 million over the medium ...
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