Opalesque - NEW MANAGERS

Editorial

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the March issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we look at the recent decision from the SEC and CFTC creating a taxonomy for digital assets. We also include the next installment of a series on hedge fund operations from Carol Kaufman. In Profiles, we look at Amfi...
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Editorial

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the February issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we look at institutional investor allocation trends which show positive net inflows into hedge funds for 2025. This is the first year for positive net flows in a while and analysts think 2026 could follow suit. ...
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Editorial

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the January issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we have updates from HFR on recent growth in the hedge fund industry following positive performance and several high profile launches. We also look at a fundraising study from Citrin Cooperman. In Profiles, fund...
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Alternatives moving from niche to norm with half of advisors allocating over 10%

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Alternative investments have moved from the margins to the mainstream, according to insights from nearly 800 financial advisors surveyed in the fourth annual study conducted by CAIS and Mercer. The results reveal widespread adoption, with nine in 10 financial advisors (90%) currently allocating to a...
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Editorial

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the December issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we have updates from Nickel Digital, which has recently opened back up to outside investors following a soft close a year ago. In Seeders and Platforms we look at the launch of Zenith Alpha, a new multi-manager of...
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New hedge fund launches accelerate in the second half of 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

New hedge fund launches accelerated into 2H25 while historical low liquidations fell further, as investors positioned for falling geopolitical risk and lower interest rates, while M&A and AI strategic investment surged into 2H25. The estimated number of new funds launched in 2Q25 rose to 141...
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Editorial

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the November issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, HFR provides an update on the uptick in new hedge fund launches in the second half of the year. We also have an update on the SEC's examination priorities for 2026 and IOSCO's proposed changes to the principles fo...
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Editorial

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the October issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, HFR provides an update on recent asset flows into hedge funds as the asset class approaches $5 trillion. In Profiles, we speak with Susan Wisialko of Global Infrastructure Finance, a fund which spun out of GMO an...
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Editorial

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the September issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we look at how hedge funds are accelerating their adoption of generative AI. HFR also provides an update on the growth of emerging market fund launches. In Profiles, Thomas Wehlen explains how his flagship strategy at Coburn Barrett h...
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Editorial

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Opalesque Reader, Welcome to the August issue of New Managers! In Bulletin, we look at how family offices are accelerating their investments in alternatives and also have an update from Syz Capital, which has recently opened its fund to new investors. In Profiles, Bowmoor Capital had a pos...
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