Opalesque Exclusive: SuperReturn: The Go-To Managers - AVANT BIO... [more]Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: "We're investing in the invisible layer of biotech - the picks and shovels"
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Family offices pivot to resilience and diversification... [more]By Opalesque: The UBS Global Family Office Report 2026, drawing on surveys of 307 family offices across more than 30 markets with an average net worth of $2.7bn, paints
Abu Dhabi's ADIC plans USD 15 billion leveraged hedge fund bet... [more]Abu Dhabi Investment Council is reportedly considering a leveraged hedge fund investment of up to USD 15 billion. The move would represent one of the largest allocations by a sovereign investor to hedge fund strategies and highlights continued demand for alternative investments.
Blackstone to back Two Sigma veteran's quant hedge fund startup... [more]Blackstone is backing a new quantitative hedge fund launched by a former Two Sigma executive. The investment underscores continuing interest in systematic strategies and the willingness of large asset managers to support emerging talent.
See the VCs and family offices at the core of the mega IPO wave... [more]Venture capital firms and family offices have become central beneficiaries of the recent surge in mega IPO activity. The article examines the investors whose private market bets are now being rewarded through public listings.
SpaceX treated as simply too risky for funds with governance mandates... [more]Some institutional funds are avoiding SpaceX despite its soaring valuation because governance and oversight concerns conflict with their investment mandates. The article highlights the tension between investment performance and governance requirements.
Banks curb hedge fund bets on SK Hynix, Samsung after wild moves... [more]Prime brokers and banks have reportedly reduced financing and trading exposures tied to hedge fund positions in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics following sharp market swings. The move comes after unusually volatile trading activity in South Korea's technology sector raised concerns about leverage,
The hedge fund manager behind US soccer's bid for World Cup glory... [more]The co-founder of credit investment firm Diameter Capital Partners had just watched US winger Tim Weah get sent off against Panama for punching an opponent in the head. It was a low moment in a disastrous Copa America tournament. The US lost that match and the following one against Uruguay, and fail
Bankrupt hedge fund founder Weiss offers more art to repay loan... [more]Hedge fund founder Andrew Weiss has proposed transferring additional artwork to satisfy outstanding debt obligations. The case highlights the role of alternative assets in bankruptcy proceedings and creditor recoveries.
Hedge funds divided on AI investment correction... [more]Hedge fund managers are split on whether the recent pullback in AI-related stocks represents a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction. The debate reflects growing uncertainty over valuations after a prolonged rally.
"We're traders, not nuns": Embattled Brazil hedge fund plots turnaround... [more]A struggling Brazilian hedge fund is attempting a recovery after a difficult period of performance and investor scrutiny. Management argues that risk-taking remains central to the business despite recent setbacks.
Hedge funder Eli Casdin is loading up on GeneDx shares... [more]Biotechnology investor Eli Casdin has continued increasing his stake in GeneDx, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects. The move is attracting attention among investors focused on healthcare and genomics.
Schwarzman buys GBP 300m superyacht... [more]A hedge fund billionaire has purchased a superyacht valued at approximately GBP 300 million. The acquisition ranks among the most expensive private yacht purchases and reflects continued demand for luxury assets among the ultra-wealthy.
Rokos' GBP 175m Wiltshire mansion project rolls on... [more]Construction continues on a vast Wiltshire estate project associated with a billionaire investor. The development has drawn local attention because of its scale, cost and long-term planning requirements.
Saba: Victorian-era investment trusts a huge opportunity for new ETF... [more]Saba Capital argues that longstanding UK investment trusts present attractive opportunities for ETF innovation and investor value creation. The firm continues pursuing activist strategies in the closed-end fund sector.
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds, data centers and haters... [more]Speaking at an event titled "Harnessing American Power" last month, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed dismay at what he saw as a new wave of local opposition to data centers in America. What's more, he claimed, not everything was as it seemed. "It's not organic and local, some of this is fo
And, finally: Well, I think most, if not all of those, are a far cry from the original... [more]From UPI.com: A California city celebrated Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by gathering 1,037 people dressed as the Hollywood star to break a Guinness World Record. The Monroe impersonators donned the star's iconic dress from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch in Downtown Palm Springs on May 30 to
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.
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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..
