Macro hedge fund Discovery Capital gains 8.4% in May on winning equity bets... [more]Discovery Capital Management returned 8.4% in May, benefiting from successful equity positions across global markets. The performance adds to a strong year for macro managers navigating geopolitical shifts and volatile market conditions.
Payouts from failed hedge fund approved... [more]A court approved distributions to investors affected by a failed hedge fund, moving the recovery process forward. The decision marks another step in returning assets to creditors and resolving a long-running insolvency case.
Citadel set to pay for trading ideas from other hedge funds... [more]Citadel is reportedly developing a program that would compensate external hedge funds for investment ideas and research insights. The initiative could create a new marketplace for alpha generation and information sharing among professional investors.
The Strategy behind Citadel's plan to pay hedge fund peers for trading ideas... [more]Quant It All: Citadel's plans fall into a category called alpha capture. Essentially, it's the practice of collecting trading strategies and ideas from external sources in exchange for a fee. Brokers, analysts, up-and-coming fund managers and boutique hedge funds with niche expertise can submit idea
Dallas Fed study: Rising hedge fund leverage is reshaping Treasury markets... [more]Research from the Dallas Federal Reserve suggests growing hedge fund leverage is having a significant impact on US Treasury market dynamics. Policymakers are paying closer attention to how leveraged strategies may influence liquidity and market stability.
Canada taps leveraged hedge funds for over 40% of new debt, warns BoC... [more]The Bank of Canada highlighted the increasing role of leveraged hedge funds in government debt markets, noting that they account for a significant share of new debt purchases. Officials warned that heavy reliance on leveraged investors could create vulnerabilities during periods of market stress.
Andy Burnham cancels hedge fund call about 'bond market pressure'... [more]Andy Burnham cancelled a call with hedge fund managers this week at short notice, in a stumbling start to the Labour leadership favourite's efforts to reassure nervous City of London investors about his borrowing plans.
5 Things to Know About Tom Steyer... [more]Billionaire investor Tom Steyer is reportedly considering a run for governor of California. The move would mark another step in the former hedge fund manager's transition from finance into politics and public policy.
Mirco Bulega joins macro hedge fund sector... [more]Former Goldman Sachs executive Mirco Bulega has moved into a senior role at a macro hedge fund. The appointment reflects continued demand for experienced traders and strategists across alternative investment firms.
Man Group appoints Joerg Zimmermann as head of Swiss sales... [more]Man Group named Jörg Zimmermann head of Swiss sales as the firm continues strengthening its presence in key European wealth management markets. The appointment follows ongoing competition for institutional and private wealth assets in Switzerland.
Northern Star hints at mine sales after US hedge fund attack... [more]Northern Star signaled it may consider asset sales following pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management. The company is evaluating options as it responds to investor demands for improved performance and capital allocation.
And, finally: Parakeet causes havoc in Scotland... [more]A parakeet on the loose in a Scottish suburb is being blamed for causing thousands of dollars in damage by pecking away at the rubber parts of residents' cars. Residents said the small parrot has been seen wandering loose in Lochardil, a suburb of Inverness, since February.
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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..
