Man Group, one of the world’s largest listed alternative investment firms with approximately $228.7bn, is moving forward with plans to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted an application for a license to operate in the emirate.

European natural gas traders are increasingly turning to options markets to protect against a potential surge in prices next winter, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy flows, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge fund Citadel is accelerating its expansion in Miami, according to billionaire founder and CEO Ken Griffin, as debate intensifies over New York City’s proposed tax measures targeting high-value second homes, according to a report by Reuters.

Quantitative hedge fund EverestQuant expanding its presence in Budapest amid expectations of a more stable investment environment under Hungary’s incoming leadership following the election defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hedge funds are increasingly using artificial intelligence to accelerate research and data processing, particularly in time-sensitive strategies, while maintaining human oversight for trading decisions amid concerns over accuracy and data security, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Global markets are setting new highs even as geopolitical tensions and restrictive monetary policy persist, with alternative investment strategies posting strong gains alongside traditional equities, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge fund Fermat Capital Management has taken a position in a pioneering catastrophe bond issuance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), marking the first time the multilateral lender has brought such instruments to market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Private credit investors are facing growing uncertainty over recovery prospects in software lending as artificial intelligence accelerates structural disruption across the sector, according to hedge fund Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP.