Hedge funds have shifted to a net long position in wheat for the first time in nearly four years, reflecting growing confidence in higher prices amid geopolitical tensions and adverse weather conditions, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Scott Hoffman cited “ongoing governance challenges” as the reason for his resignation as co-CEO of $70bn hedge fund Two Sigma after less than two years in the role, according to a report by Bloomberg citing a 31 March regulatory filing.
Trading Technologies International (TT) has expanded its platform to support European Energy Exchange (EEX) Gas Spot contracts, introducing auto-matching functionality alongside its full suite of trade execution tools.
The first quarter of 2026 proved challenging for many prominent hedge funds including Balyasny Asset Management and ExodusPoint, as geopolitical tensions and market volatility weighed on performance, according to a report by Business Insider.
Global hedge funds recorded their largest monthly drawdown since January 2022 as market turbulence linked to the Iran conflict weighed heavily on equities, according to a report by Reuters citing a recent client note from Goldman Sachs.
London-based hedge fund Kite Lake Capital Management has secured approximately $700m in new capital. The firm briefly reopened its flagship KL Special Opportunities Fund for subscriptions before closing it again, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist hedge fund Jana Partners has disclosed a 5.1% stake in Alkami Technology, signalling confidence that the Plano-based banking software provider’s shares are undervalued, according to a report by Reuters.
Trian Fund Management, the activist hedge fund firm led by Nelson Peltz, is planning to modernise Janus Henderson Group by leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline middle- and back-office operations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Rokos Capital Management founder Chris Rokos has committed £190m to the University of Cambridge to fund the creation of a new school of government, marking the largest single donation ever made to a UK university, according to a report by
Hudson Bay Capital Management has hired Adrian Lee, a former Asia equity capital markets specialist at Balyasny Asset Management, as part of its continued build-out in the region, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
