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02 Jan. 2026 Heron View Partners launches firm [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Heron View Partners has launched in Hong Kong under the purview of Hong Kong-based holding company Pacific Century Group. Heron View is the continuation of a strategy launched by Steven N. Costabile, first at American International Group (AIG) and then PineB
02 Jan. 2026 Only 10 of the Top 100 cryptos ended Q4 in the green [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Despite regulatory shifts, rising market optimism, and several major coins reaching new all-time highs, 2025 still turned out to be a tough year for cryptocurrencies, marked by sharp price swings and more losses than gains for most coins. While short rallies kept hope al
30 Dec. 2025 Asian, Emerging Markets Hedge Funds Navigate Sharp Cryptocurrency Correction [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: HFRI MENA Index leads regional performance YTD Improving trade, rates, falling geopolitical risk contribute to EM gains Asian hedge fund industry AUM rise to r
23 Dec. 2025 CFTC issues No-Action Relief allowing Private Fund Managers to deregister as CPOs and CTAs [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Market Participants Division reinstates exemption for managers to qualified eligible persons, eliminating duplicative regulatory burdens In a signi
23 Dec. 2025 SEC charges purported crypto trading platforms and "investment clubs" targeting retail investors on social media [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Defendants misappropriated $14 million from retail investors using fake trading and fake offerings The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed charges against purported crypto asset trading platforms Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co.
23 Dec. 2025 Bitcoin mining costs hit $130K in December, making buying cheaper than mining [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: "Mining Madness": A report from Paul Hoffman points to the staggering energy cost of Bitcoin in 2025: As Bitcoin prices retreat from their recent highs, the economics of mining are coming under renewed scrutiny. While the global hashrate rema
22 Dec. 2025 MAPFRE Insurance restructures MAPFRE Asset Management to strengthen its role in financial planning [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: MAPFRE, Spain's largest insurance group, has restructured MAPFRE Asset Management as part of its ambition to become a national benchmark in financial planning. The reorganisation involves the creation of new departments, a redefinition of responsibilities, and a stra
18 Dec. 2025 Man Group expands US wealth offering with launch of two additional active ETFs [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Man Group said it has launched two additional actively managed ETFs for the US wealth market, taking its US ETF lineup to four funds. The new products are the Man Active Em
17 Dec. 2025 Institutional investors and wealth managers predict boom in digital asset allocations [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: New global research commissioned by Brava Finance suggests institutional investors and wealth managers are moving from experimentation to strategy when it comes to digital
16 Dec. 2025 FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed regulatory framework for cryptoassets, marking the next step in shaping a comprehen
16 Dec. 2025 FSB sees strong growth in nonbank finance in 2024, with private credit data gaps in focus [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) says nonbank financial intermediation (NBFI) expanded sharply in 2024, growing at about double the pace of the banking sector and lifting the NBFI share of global financial assets back to roughly pre-pandemic levels. In its annual Glob
15 Dec. 2025 SEC issues Investor Bulletin "Crypto Asset Custody Basics for Retail Investors" [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The SEC's Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to help educate retail investors about the ways investors can hold crypto as
12 Dec. 2025 Hedge funds post solid November returns as capital inflows continue [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: SS&C GlobeOp Index Gains 1.22% in November; Full-Year Capital Movement Up 3.15 Points Despite Market Volatility Hedge funds delivered solid performance in November 2025 while continuing to attract steady capital inflows throughout a
12 Dec. 2025 There is no doubt that investors are applying exuberance with regard to AI [more]
By Opalesque: In his most recent memo, Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree, examines whether artificial intelligence represents a market bubble, drawing parallels to historical technological revolutions while acknowledging AI's unique characteristics and uncertainties. The nature of b
12 Dec. 2025 Alternatives moving from niche to norm with half of advisors allocating over 10% [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Alternative investments have moved from the margins to the mainstream, according to insights from nearly 800 financial advisors surveyed in the fourth annual study conducte
11 Dec. 2025 Digital asset hedge fund Nickel Digital reopens its flagship fund after 137% expansion in trading teams [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management, Europe's leading regulated multi-manager digital assets hedge fund, is reopening its systematic Diversified Alpha Fund fol
10 Dec. 2025 Stablecoin payments a priority for 2026 as FCA outlines growth achievements [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out ambitious new growth measures for 2026 including supporting UK-issued stablecoins to provide faster and more conv
08 Dec. 2025 SEC moves to unwind global research analyst settlement - what it means for equity research [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a significant step toward rolling back parts of the Global Research Analyst Settlement, the landmark early-2000s enforcement action that reshaped how Wall Street research and investment banking interact
05 Dec. 2025 Institutional investors flock to hedge funds as industry tracks toward $5 trillion [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: Hedge funds are regaining momentum with institutional allocators, putting the industry on course to reach around USD 5 trillion in assets under management (AuM) within t
05 Dec. 2025 Record levels of assets under management in Europe driven by strong equity market performance [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has published the 17th edition of its Asset Management in Europe report, which provides in-depth analysis of recent trends in the European asset management industry. Key findings of the report i
05 Dec. 2025 SEC bars former AllianzGI Structured Alpha CIO Gregoire Tournant [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally barred Gregoire P. Tournant, the former Chief Investment Officer of the U.S. Structured Products Group at Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (AGI US), from the securities industry. The bar follows his June 7, 2024 g
05 Dec. 2025 Walkers and Vitruvian Partners form strategic partnership for end-to-end solutions in fund services [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Walkers and Vitruvian Partners form strategic partnership for end-to-end solutions in fund services Walkers, a leading international law firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for a strategic co-investment into its Walkers Professional Services (WPS
04 Dec. 2025 Hedge funds posted slight gains in November, HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index up +0.14% [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: In November, global financial markets delivered mixed performance as volatility rose from prior months, driven in part by sharp declines in cryptocurrencies and by a broader tension between expectations for lower interest rates and concerns about valuation and sustainabi
04 Dec. 2025 SEC case against Yida Gao of Shima Capital shows investors need to stop throwing money at crypto funds without due diligence [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Puerto Rico-based registered investment adviser Shima Capital Management LLC and its own
04 Dec. 2025 UK regulator FCA to help firms test AI safely [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working with major firms to test Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe environment to better understand its benefits and risks.
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