Despite earlier signals that 2025 would focus solely on performance, London-based macro hedge fund Taula Capital has increased its headcount from 77 to 110 in the first half of the year – a 43% jump, according to a report by

Balyasny Asset Management is rapidly expanding its European gas trading capabilities — and it’s doing so by tapping a deep bench of talent from Centrica Energy hiring more than 20 staff from the Danish company since late 2023, according to

Hedge fund Point72 is continuing to add Goldman Sachs talent to its technology leadership bench, continuing a hiring streak that shows no signs of slowing under Chief Technology Officer Ilya Gaysinskiy, himself a former Goldman Sachs ‘Tech Fellow’, according to

Peregrine Capital, South Africa’s oldest hedge fund firm, has appointed Teaghan Price as an investment specialist, as part of its push to strengthen adviser relationships in KwaZulu-Natal, according to a report by CityWire.

Global investment firm Fairlight Capital Partners has appointed Matt Nagele as UK CEO to spearhead its drive to bring differentiated investment strategies to the professional investor and wealth management markets.

Hedge fund giant Citadel has named Dr David Stark as its first chief medical officer, marking a rare move in the $5.7tn hedge fund industry as firms increasingly invest in employee wellness to boost performance, according to a report by

Shiprock Capital Management Limited (Shiprock), a London-based investment management firm focused on global distressed and special situations, has appointed Eric Ho as the firm’s news Senior Investment Counsel.

Multi-strategy major Citadel has added long-time end-user computing specialist Cláudio Rodrigues to its New York office, marking another strategic tech hire from Goldman Sachs, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.

Sound Point Capital Management, a credit-oriented alternative investment manager overseeing approximately $43bn in total assets, has appointed Dan Fabian as Global Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately succeeding Kevin Gerlitz who is retiring.

Quantitative investment management firm PanAgora Asset Management has appointed Tim Stanton as Managing Director, Head of Global Distribution, with responsibility for leading the firm’s institutional growth initiatives.