Hedge funds are becoming increasingly influential in France’s government bond market, raising concerns that a shift towards more short-term and potentially less stable investors could amplify volatility as the country grapples with elevated public debt, according to a report by
Asia-Pacific family offices are increasing allocations to hedge funds and other alternative investments as wealthy investors seek to diversify portfolios following strong gains across public markets, according to a report by the Business Ti9mes citing data from Cambridge Associates.
Citadel is consolidating its international equities operations under Nabeel Bhanji as the $77bn-plus hedge fund looks to increase the amount of capital it can deploy across European and Asian markets, according to a repot by the Financial Times.
JPMorgan Chase has ended its lending relationship with Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, following a sharp deterioration in the fund’s portfolio, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Bridgewater Associates co-chief investment officer Greg Jensen has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could lead to serious consequences for humanity before governments and companies take meaningful steps to contain the risks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A new generation of wealthy Hong Kong investors is increasingly challenging the traditional preference for property, with some family fortunes being redirected towards deposits, hedge funds and other liquid investments, according to a report by the South Cina Morning Post.
Vuk Vukovic, co-founder of New York-based hedge fund Oraclum Capital, has been charged by US prosecutors with securities and wire fraud over allegations that he misrepresented the performance of the firm’s investment fund to clients, according to a report by
Atreides Management, the technology-focused hedge fund founded by former Fidelity investor Gavin Baker, is strengthening its senior investment team with the appointment of Lone Pine’s co-chief investment officer Kelly Granat, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Elan Capital Management is considering opening an office in Athens, adding another London-based hedge fund to a growing list of investment firms exploring Greece as a potential base for staff and operations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Macro hedge funds and managed futures strategies were among the strongest performers in August as sharp moves across bond, currency and other markets created opportunities for managers navigating a volatile policy environment, according to a report by Institutional Investor citing
