Managers
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has warned that elements of the Republican policy agenda, including tougher immigration controls and tariffs, are contributing to inflationary pressures in the US, even as deregulation could ultimately help bring prices down, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Several biopharma-focused hedge fund firms have taken positions in a merger involving a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by life sciences investor Perceptive Advisors, according to a report by Institutional Investor.
By Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson, Multi-Asset Strategist and Adam Berger, CFA, Multi-Asset Strategist, Wellington Management – In 2026, we think economic and market conditions will make a compelling case for adding hedge funds to a traditional asset allocation mix. In particular, multi-strategy hedge funds and equity long/short hedge funds may help investors address the effects of three macro concerns: elevated inflation, rising volatility, and rich valuations.
Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund giant Citadel, has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure the Federal Reserve remains independent from the White House, amid speculation over who will succeed Jay Powell as Fed chair next May, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen has won regulatory approval to develop one of New York City’s first full-scale casinos, marking a major milestone in his plans to transform the area surrounding Citi Field in Queens, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Bridgewater Associates has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence spending is entering a “dangerous” phase, as large technology companies increasingly rely on external capital to fund rising costs, according to a report by Reuters.
AQR Capital Management has staged a strong recovery, with assets under management climbing to $179bn and investment performance rebounding across strategies following a prolonged downturn for quantitative funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds pared back exposure to technology stocks in Japan and Hong Kong last week, positioning ahead of a subsequent sell-off in both markets, according to a report by Bloomberg citing a client note from the prime brokerage division at Goldman Sachs.
Hedge funds including Balyasny, Jain Global, and Qube, are increasingly turning to physical commodities markets to diversify returns, deepening their exposure beyond traditional derivatives, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Dubai’s status as a global hedge fund hub continues to strengthen, with the number of hedge funds operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) exceeding 100 for the first time, according to a report by Bloomberg.
