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,
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
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
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
South Africa’s hedge fund industry recorded a strong year of growth in 2025, with assets under management rising 17%, driven primarily by robust investment performance and increasing participation from retail investors, according to a report by IOL.
A recently promoted Goldman Sachs managing director has left the investment bank for a portfolio management role in Dubai with LMR Partners, highlighting the continued migration of senior trading talent from global banks to hedge funds in the Gulf, according
