02 Sep 2025
Ether continues to dominate as digital assets funds see $4.37bn in weekly inflows
Digital assets funds saw inflows of $2.48bn last week, lifting August inflows to $4.37bn and YTD flows to $35.5bn, though AUM slipped 10%…
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Hedge funds boost WPP stakes as new CEO takes charge
Hedge funds have been increasing their exposure to WPP, the world’s largest advertising and marketing group, just as Cindy Rose begins her…
Hedge funds benefit from biotech Abivax's share surge
Hedge funds saw a boost in July thanks to a rally in French biotech Abivax, as its US-listed shares jumped more than 580% in a single day…
Dymon Asia’s multi-strat fund delivers 12% YTD gains
Singapore-headquartered hedge fund Dymon Asia has extended its 2025 rebound, with its $3.5bn multi-strategy fund rising 1.75% in August,…
Hedge funds maintain cautious stance on US equities heading into September
Hedge funds are entering September with a defensive stance on US equities, keeping leverage muted and avoiding the latest market rally…
Hedge fund catastrophe insurance push raises stability concerns, says Munich Re
The rapid growth of hedge funds and private investors in catastrophe reinsurance is raising questions about the sector’s long-term…
01 Sep 2025
Hedge funds ramp up options bets on stronger yuan
Hedge funds are increasing wagers that the Chinese yuan will extend its rally against the dollar, with options market activity pointing to…
Sachem Head nominates four directors at Performance Food Group
Activist hedge fund Sachem Head Capital Management, led by Scott Ferguson, has nominated four directors to the board of Performance Food…
Hedge funds cut bullish WTI bets to lowest since 2007 on supply glut fears
Hedge funds have slashed bullish wagers on US crude to their weakest level in nearly two decades, reflecting growing concern over a looming…
Event-driven hedge fund managers break away from pod shops amid M&A revival
Large multi-strategy platforms are parting company with Portfolio Managers looking to relaunch independent even-driven hedge funds, as…
SMAs are redefining hedge fund launches, says GS
Launching a hedge fund has become easier in recent years, thanks to the rise of separately managed accounts (SMAs), according to a report…
Hedge funds position for bullish yen breakout amid political and policy uncertainty
Hedge funds are stepping up wagers that the Japanese yen is poised to break higher against the US dollar, after weeks of trading in a tight…
Elliott affiliate recommended as Citgo auction winner after $5.89bn bid
An affiliate of Elliott Investment Management has been recommended as the winning bidder in a US court-supervised auction of shares in the…
29 Aug 2025
Convertible arbitrage sees revival amid volatility and issuance surge
Convertible arbitrage is emerging as one of 2025’s standout hedge fund strategies, with managers capitalising on a rare alignment of stable…
Viking veteran assembles $1bn Avantyr Capital team ahead of Q4 launch
Ning Jin, the former CIO of Viking Global Investors, is preparing to debut his long-awaited hedge fund spin-out, Avantyr Capital, with a…
