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Hedge fund positioning in crude oil turned increasingly bearish in the run-up to diplomatic progress between the US and Iran, with investors building short exposure ahead of signs of easing geopolitical tension that later helped pressure energy markets lower, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator measured 1.72% in June 2026, up slightly from 1.52% in May, but down 24% from the 2.27% recorded in June 2025, highlighting continued investor confidence in hedge funds despite a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.
Bank of America has recruited a former HSBC trader who briefly left the banking sector for a role with hedge fund Taula Capital, marking a further example of talent circulation between traditional fixed income trading desks and alt investment firms, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
Pentwater Capital has agreed to pay $650m to Avis Budget Group, bringing an end to a legal dispute centred on rapid trading activity during a period of extreme volatility in the US car rental company’s shares earlier this year, according to a report by the Financial Times.
European equities are regaining favour among investors as easing concerns over stagflation, lower energy prices and improving economic expectations revive interest in the region after several months of underperformance, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The number of Asia-Pacific-focused hedge funds is expected to decline further in 2026 as the industry continues to consolidate following two consecutive years of net fund closures through 2025, according to a new report from Preqin.
Hazeltree has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Rowan Shri Rohatgi as sales manager for hedge funds, as the treasury management technology provider continues to expand its presence across the alternative investment sector.
Ken Griffin’s Citadel has transformed its commodities business into one of the firm’s most significant profit engines, evolving from a financial trader of commodity derivatives into a major participant in physical energy markets, according to a report the Financial Times.
Kevin Warsh’s decision to scale back the Federal Reserve’s use of forward guidance has sparked concern among fixed income investors, who warn that reduced transparency could lead to greater market volatility and higher US borrowing costs, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Tower Research Capital is rapidly expanding its presence in the fixed-income ETF market, challenging established firms such as Jane Street and Goldman Sachs as competition intensifies in one of the fastest-growing areas of electronic trading, according to a report by the Financial Times.
