Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom... [more]Hedge funds are on pace for another strong year as artificial intelligence continues to fuel equity markets and create profitable trading opportunities. While AI-focused strategies have led gains, managers are also benefiting from increased market volatility and sector rotation.
Hedge fund manager Man Group's assets hit all-time high after bumper first half... [more]Man Group reported record assets under management following a strong first half driven by investment performance and client inflows. The results highlight continued demand for alternative investment strategies despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
BlackRock stuffed a hedge fund inside an ETF. Billions rushed in. Is it actually working?... [more]BlackRock's hedge fund-style ETF has attracted billions of dollars from investors seeking alternative strategies in a liquid vehicle. The article examines whether the product is delivering on its promise of hedge fund-like returns with ETF transparency and accessibility.
Baupost's Seth Klarman on hedge funds, AI investing and SpaceX... [more]Seth Klarman discusses the evolution of hedge fund investing, opportunities created by artificial intelligence and his interest in private companies such as SpaceX. The interview also explores how long-term value investing is adapting to today's rapidly changing markets.
Why gold is falling even as conflict in the Middle East escalates... [more]Gold prices have weakened despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, defying the metal's traditional role as a safe-haven asset. The article points to interest rates, a stronger US dollar and investor positioning as key reasons for the disconnect.
Prime brokers move to open Kalshi prediction markets to hedge funds... [more]Major prime brokers are beginning to offer hedge fund clients access to Kalshi's regulated prediction markets. The move reflects growing institutional interest in event-driven trading and alternative sources of portfolio diversification.
Crypto hedge fund manager gets 37 months in prison for hiding $7M income... [more]A crypto hedge fund manager has been sentenced to 37 months in prison after failing to report approximately $7 million in income. Prosecutors said the case highlights increasing enforcement efforts against tax evasion involving digital assets.
IRS agent talks prosecution of hedge fund founder... [more]An IRS investigator discusses the prosecution of a hedge fund founder accused of tax-related offenses and explains how investigators uncovered the alleged misconduct. The interview highlights the agency's continued focus on complex financial crimes involving high-income individuals.
Bank of Singapore names new head of alternative investments... [more]Bank of Singapore has appointed a new head of alternative investments to strengthen its offering for private banking clients. The appointment reflects growing client demand for private markets, hedge funds and other alternative asset classes.
Dymon Asia hires Balyasny's Sai Poddutur to set up Dubai trading pod... [more]Dymon Asia Capital has hired Sai Poddutur from Balyasny Asset Management to establish a new trading pod in Dubai. The move underscores the continued expansion of global hedge funds into the Middle East as the region attracts investment talent and capital.
Brookfield raises $2 billion for Middle East investment fund backed by PIF... [more]Brookfield Asset Management has raised $2 billion for a Middle East-focused investment fund supported by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The capital will be deployed across sectors expected to benefit from the region's long-term economic transformation.
Dubai DIFC surpasses 10,000 active firms... [more]Dubai International Financial Centre has exceeded 10,000 active registered companies, reinforcing its position as one of the world's fastest-growing financial hubs. The milestone reflects continued inflows of banks, hedge funds, asset managers and financial technology firms.
Assets under management in Singapore climb 10% to S$6.7 trillion in 2025... [more]Singapore's assets under management rose 10% to a record S$6.7 trillion in 2025, driven by strong inflows from international investors and continued expansion of the wealth management sector. The figures reinforce Singapore's position as one of Asia's leading asset management centers.
Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China's young workers feel economic squeeze... [more]Young Chinese workers are cutting expenses and sharing accommodation as economic pressures weigh on incomes and job opportunities. The article illustrates how slower growth and weak consumer confidence are affecting the country's younger generation.
Hedge funds target Fortescue amid $11bn short on ASX mining giants... [more]Andrew Forrest's Fortescue is being increasingly targeted by hedge funds as the mining giant faces mounting pressure from Beijing's iron ore buyer to cut prices for the steel-making ingredient or risk being squeezed out of the market. Short positions have been building in the stock amid rep
And, finally: Probably didn't chew properly... [more]A British man used his kids' favorite food to break a Guinness World Record when he ate 15 fish sticks in one minute. Nathan Davies, 32, recently won more than $130,000 on the TV game show The 1% Club, and he told host Lee Mack that the next goal on his agenda was to break a Guinness World Record.
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: 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..
