Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds close strong first half as regulators sound AI leverage alarm... [more]Hedge funds closed out the first half of 2026 on a strong note, with broad-based gains across multistrategy platforms, macro and technology-focused managers even as regulators sharpened warnings about leverage, concentration and the financing structures behind the AI investment boom. Fundraising
How BlueCrest's Michael Platt fell foul of the UK taxman... [more]From the FT: The billionaire hedge fund manager has a history of making big bets. Not all of them have come off.
Hedge fund executives and lawyers acknowledge that firms will have to examine how their current arrangements measure up against the Supreme Court ruling. But they also agree on one oth
BlueCrest tax appeal puts hedge fund industry under scrutiny... [more]BlueCrest Capital's ongoing tax appeal is drawing wider attention to the taxation of hedge fund managers in the UK. The outcome could have implications for how performance income is treated and may influence future tax disputes involving alternative investment firms.
Goldman Sachs: Hedge funds start July on the defensive... [more]Goldman Sachs reports that hedge funds entered July with a more defensive stance after reducing risk exposure. Prime brokerage data showed managers trimming leverage and repositioning portfolios amid heightened macro uncertainty and shifting market leadership.
Bobby Jain's multistrategy hedge fund gained 3.2% in June... [more]Bobby Jain's multistrategy hedge fund posted a 3.2% gain in June, continuing a strong start for the recently launched investment firm. The performance was driven by diversified trading strategies across multiple asset classes during a volatile market environment.
Smaller hedge funds outperform big players in 2026's first-half swings... [more]Smaller hedge funds outperformed many of the industry's largest firms during the first half of 2026. Their greater agility and ability to capitalize on niche opportunities helped them navigate volatile markets more effectively.
Iran war, Strait of Hormuz and the fragile reopening: What it means for Asia... [more]The article examines how renewed tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz could affect Asian economies, energy supplies and financial markets. It discusses the implications for trade, inflation and regional investment sentiment.
Inside this Melbourne hedge fund's high-risk, high-reward strategy... [more]The Australian Financial Review profiles a Melbourne hedge fund known for its aggressive investment approach. The article explores how the manager balances concentrated positions with disciplined risk management in pursuit of outsized returns.
ETF Wrap: Man Group registers first European ETFs... [more]Man Group has registered its first European ETFs, expanding its product offering beyond traditional hedge fund strategies. The move reflects growing investor demand for liquid, exchange-traded access to systematic investment approaches.
Seoul to channel semiconductor tax windfall into strategic investment fund... [more]Seoul plans to direct additional tax revenue generated by the semiconductor industry into a new strategic investment fund. The initiative is intended to strengthen long-term competitiveness in key technologies and support future industrial growth.
IMF warns of emerging markets' exposure to flighty hedge funds... [more]The International Monetary Fund warns that emerging markets remain vulnerable to rapid capital flows from hedge funds during periods of market stress. The report highlights the potential for leveraged positions to amplify volatility and financial instability.
Bitcoin market freezes as CME longs hit USD 800m and shorts fall 67.5%... [more]Bitcoin futures positioning has become increasingly one-sided, with CME long positions reaching approximately USD 800 million while short interest has dropped sharply. Analysts say the imbalance could contribute to heightened volatility if market sentiment changes.
Hedge funds are piling onto this little-known ASX uranium producer... [more]Hedge funds have been building positions in a relatively unknown Australian uranium company as investor interest in the nuclear fuel sector continues to grow. The article examines why professional investors believe the stock could benefit from renewed demand for uranium.
Trump coin left many crypto investors with losses... [more]The New York Times examines how many retail investors lost money after investing in President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency venture. The article explores the trading dynamics, investor expectations and the broader implications for celebrity-linked digital assets.
Trump Jr.'s Amazon for guns could make millions under new proposed firearm rule... [more]Reuters reports that a proposed US firearm regulation could significantly benefit GrabAGun, an online firearms retailer backed by Donald Trump Jr. The rule could expand market opportunities and substantially increase the company's revenue potential.
Hedge fund covers corporate travel short at 50%... [more]A hedge fund has reportedly closed half of its short position against a corporate travel company after the trade moved in its favor. The move suggests the manager sees less downside remaining following a significant decline in the stock.
Japan's comedian-turned-investor and stock geek team up for fund... [more]A newly launched Japanese investment fund aims to back emerging businesses and technologies expected to drive future economic growth. The initiative focuses on supporting innovation while attracting both domestic and international investors.
And, finally: Nearly half of Americans surveyed don't know what America 250 commemorates... [more]According to a survey from the libertarian Cato Institute think tank of more than 2,000 U.S. adults conducted in late June, 86% of respondents said they are grateful to be American and 70% believe the nation's founding principles remain relevant.
However, nearly half of Americans (46%) don't know
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