Managers
March’s market volatility upended returns for some of the world’s largest hedge funds, with systematic and nimble multi-strategy funds emerging as the biggest winners, while larger, equity-focused firms suffered losses, according to a report by Reuters citing a client note from UBS.
Bradley Wickens, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of macro-focused hedge fund Broad Reach Investment Management, has issued a stark warning to investors: the current market downturn is far from over, according too a report by the Wall Street Journal.
A sharp global equity sell-off triggered by the Trump administration’s latest tariff announcement has dealt a heavy blow to equity long-short hedge funds, wiping out their gains for the year in a single session, according to a report by Reuters.
Hedge funds are dialling down risk and pulling back from aggressive positioning as the shock of sweeping new US tariffs ripples through global markets, leaving even seasoned managers questioning whether it’s time to sit on the sidelines, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Brevan Howard Asset Management is revamping its fee structure to incentivise longer capital commitments from investors in its flagship hedge fund, as the firm navigates its most challenging start to a year in over two decades, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds moved swiftly to offload stocks and reduce leveraged positions across Asian markets last week, positioning defensively ahead of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement on 2 April, according to a report by Reuters citing data from Morgan Stanley.
Warner Bros Discovery is set to appoint Anton Levy, an advisory director at private equity giant General Atlantic, to its board, amid mounting pressure from activist hedge fund firm Sessa Capital, according to a report by Reuters.
Hedge funds have scaled back risk exposure and reallocated capital in anticipation of US President Donald Trump’s expected tariff announcement on 2 April, according to a report by Reuters citing data from the prime brokerage division at Goldman Sachs.
Employees at London-based hedge fund firm Marshall Wace enjoyed a 12% pay increase last year, even as the London-based hedge fund reported a steep decline in revenue due to a sharp drop in performance fees, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
GAM Investments has entered into a strategic partnership with Gramercy Funds Management LLC to enhance its Emerging Market Debt (EM Debt) strategies, ensuring clients continue to benefit from specialszed expertise and future product innovation.
