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Opalesque Roundup: Record AUM, regulatory reset and a soldier on Polymarket: hedge fund news
Monday, April 27, 2026

Hedge fund AUM hits record USD 5.22 trillion as investors seek cover from Iran and AI disruption

Global hedge fund industry capital reached a new all-time high of USD 5.22 trillion in Q1 2026, driven by USD 44.5 billion in net inflows. The surge came as institutional investors sought protection from twin shocks: the ongoing Iran conflict and accelerating AI-driven disruption to traditional investment models. The record extends a run of nine consecutive quarterly rises in industry AUM, and underscores the industry's growing role as a preferred vehicle for navigating geopolitical and technological volatility. Read more at Opalesque.

CFTC charges soldier with insider trading on Polymarket using classified Maduro capture intelligence

The CFTC has filed charges against a serving US military member accused of using classified intelligence about the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro to place profitable trades on the prediction market platform Polymarket, then taking steps to conceal the activity. The case is the first of its kind to allege misuse of classified government intellige......................

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