Managers
Hedge fund Rubric Capital has warned investors that some private credit firms may be using aggressive accounting practices to mask leverage, raising concerns about transparency and risk in parts of the rapidly growing market, according to a report by Reuters.
Global investors including hedge funds are increasing allocations to Australian government bonds as concerns grow over stretched valuations tied to the artificial intelligence boom, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from Morningstar.
Man Group chief investment officer Gregory Bond believes the multi-strategy hedge fund model remains well positioned to attract capital, as investors look for diversification and uncorrelated returns in an increasingly volatile market environment, according to a report by Financial News London.
US asset manager Victory Capital has publicly unveiled an $8.6bn bid for Janus Henderson Group, challenging the previously agreed $7.4bn takeover by Nelson Peltz’s Trian hedge fund and General Catalyst, according to a report by Reuters.
Multi-strategy hedge funds including Citadel, Point72 and Balyasny Asset Management are increasingly focused on developing junior talent in-house as competition and costs for experienced portfolio managers continue to rise, according to a report by eFinancial Career
David Tepper, the founder of hedge fund Appaloosa Management has stepped up pressure on Whirlpool, accusing the appliance manufacturer of destroying shareholder value and calling for sweeping strategic changes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Man Group, the world’s largest listed hedge fund, has reported a decline in profits despite posting a sharp 35% rise in assets under management during 2025 to a record high $227.6bn, on the back of strong inflows and market gains.
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has privately assured the UK government that it is not seeking a break-up of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) or a spin-off of the London Stock Exchange, following the build-up of a significant stake in the company, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Verition Fund Management is licensing Photon, the proprietary trading technology developed by Eisler Capital, following the London-based hedge fund’s decision to close down, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Dan Loeb, CEO of hedge fund Third Point LLC, says short selling is regaining relevance as market conditions shift, creating opportunities to profit from previously crowded trades, according to a report by Bloomberg.
