Hedge fund-turned-family office BlueCrest Capital Management has recruited former Nomura Holdings Inc rates trader Takushi Sawada as a portfolio manager, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the appointment.
Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman and Third Point’s Daniel Loeb are taking sharply different approaches to big tech in early 2026, highlighting how even seasoned hedge fund managers are splitting views on the artificial intelligence-driven market rally, according to a
TOP STORY: Hedge funds increased their bullish positioning on copper to a five-month high, coinciding with a fresh record in New York Comex prices as investors responded to tightening supply conditions and signs of recovering demand from China, according to
Tiger Global Management expanded its equity portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, opening new positions in Intel and Robinhood, while also reshaping its broader technology exposure, according to a report by Reuters citing recent regulatory filings.
Elliott Investment Management has built a significant position in Bio-Rad Laboratories as part of a renewed push into the life sciences sector, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Hedge funds and asset managers increased bearish bets against the pound last week, with option markets showing a sharp rise in demand for downside protection, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data the DTCC and CME.
Benjamin Nicholas Turner, a 26-year-old former Barclays trader has been promoted to partner at BlueCrest, marking an unusually fast rise within one of London’s best-known hedge fund organisations, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Citadel founder and CEO Citadel Ken Griffin has significantly softened his previously sceptical view on artificial intelligence, saying the technology is now powerful enough to meaningfully transform financial work and broader white-collar industries, according to a report by Business insider.
Traditional exchanges CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are urging US regulators to tighten oversight of crypto platform Hyperliquid, warning that its fast-growing oil trading activity could distort global benchmarks and increase the risk of market manipulation, according to a
Citigroup is expanding its Asia-Pacific prime brokerage team as competition for hedge fund business across the region continues to accelerate, with the bank reportedly planning to increase headcount in the division by around 10% by the end of 2026, according
