Bloomberg to acquire Canoe Intelligence in private markets data push... [more]Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Bloomberg has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canoe Intelligence, a data management and intelligence platform for automating private markets data collection and delivery, the company announced on July 29, 2026.
The deal is the latest step in what Bl
AI stocks fall and the margin calls begin... [more]The sharp selloff in AI-related stocks is triggering margin calls for leveraged investors after months of exceptional gains. The article examines how forced selling could amplify volatility if the correction continues.
Bank of England reviews Prime Brokers for fallout risk from Samsung, SK Hynix rout... [more]The Prudential Regulation Authority, the Bank of England/s supervisory arm, is reviewing London investment banks/ prime brokerage businesses and the risks tied to investments in Asian AI semiconductor stocks. Wall Street banks are asking hedge funds with portfolios concentrated in specific industrie
Finance firms set to pour more investment into AI amid data divide fears... [more]Financial institutions across Asia are increasing investment in artificial intelligence despite growing concerns over unequal access to high-quality data. Firms see AI as essential to maintaining competitiveness in investment management, trading and wealth management.
Hedge funds are shopping for new prime brokers... [more]Hedge funds are increasingly reviewing their prime brokerage relationships as they seek better financing terms, technology and counterparty diversification. Competition among banks is intensifying as firms look to win business from sophisticated institutional clients.
Hedge funds raise bets against US-backed critical minerals companies... [more]Hedge funds have been increasing their bets against US critical minerals companies, in the belief that backing from the Trump administration that has turbocharged the sector will be insufficient to break China's stranglehold on global supply. Short positions have risen this year against groups i
Millennium looks to raise record $20 billion in new capital, source says... [more]Millennium Management is seeking to raise a record $20 billion in fresh capital, according to a source familiar with the plans. The fundraising would further cement Izzy Englander's firm as one of the world's largest multi-manager hedge funds and reflects continued investor demand for diversified pl
Manager Portrait: Jun Bei Liu... [more]Tribeca Investment Partners portfolio manager Jun Bei Liu discusses her investment philosophy, career journey and the importance of long-term conviction in equity investing. She also reflects on leadership, resilience and encouraging more women to pursue careers in finance.
Stock markets: European banks face danger crashing the hedge fund party... [more]Bloomberg Opinion argues that European banks are taking on increasing risks as they compete aggressively to provide financing and services to hedge funds. The article warns that the race for prime brokerage business could expose banks to larger losses if market volatility increases.
How hedge funds made billions from forced buying of SpaceX shares by index funds... [more]Inclusion into the Nasdaq 100 forced passive index funds to automatically SpaceX shares regardless of price. Hedge funds anticipated index rebalancing and positioned ahead of mandatory buying by passive index funds to monetize a predictable surge in demand. Because index-rebalancing opportunities oc
New Mexico is divided over what to do with $75 billion in oil cash... [more]New Mexico policymakers are debating how to manage the state's rapidly growing oil wealth, with proposals ranging from increased public spending to expanding long-term investment funds. The discussion reflects broader questions about balancing current needs with future generations.
Hedge fund Squarepoint is quietly ramping up its commodities trading business... [more]Squarepoint Capital is expanding its commodities trading operations by hiring additional specialists and increasing investment in the business. The move reflects renewed opportunities in global energy and commodity markets following heightened price volatility.
Kalshi traders draw $1M-plus recruiting offers as prediction markets heat up... [more]Traders with experience on prediction market platform Kalshi are receiving recruiting offers exceeding $1 million as competition for talent intensifies. Hedge funds and trading firms are increasingly viewing prediction market expertise as a valuable skill set.
Trump's pitch invasion of sports is the new El Dorado for private equity and hedge funds... [more]The article examines how the growing commercialization of sports, supported by political and regulatory changes, is attracting increasing interest from private equity firms and hedge funds. Investors are targeting sports franchises, media rights and related assets as long-term growth opportunities.
Meet the hedge fund that hollowed out America's newsrooms... [more]The article investigates the role of hedge fund ownership in the decline of local newspapers across the United States. It examines how aggressive cost-cutting strategies have reduced newsroom staffing and affected local journalism.
Brian Kahn, living in new FL mansion, says he can't repay investors... [more]Former real estate investor Brian Kahn says he is unable to repay investors despite living in a newly acquired luxury mansion, according to Bloomberg. The article examines the legal disputes surrounding his investment vehicles and growing pressure from creditors.
And, finally: I can't do half of those above water... [more]From UPI: A yoga teacher living in Vietnam put his skills to the ultimate test by performing 86 pushups underwater with only a single breath.Kamal Kaloi, 38, who is originally from India, said his training in calisthenics and breath holding prepared him for his October 2025 attempt at a pool in Ninh
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..
