12 May 2025
Qube Research launches Dubai internship to scout next-gen quant talent
Quantitative hedge fund Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) has initiated a new internship program at its Dubai office, aiming to…
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Man Group in talks to acquire credit specialist Bardin Hill
Man Group, the world’s largest publicly listed hedge fund manager, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire New York-based credit…
Hedge funds rebuild China exposure on trade talk momentum
Hedge funds are ramping up exposure to Chinese equities amid renewed optimism over US-China trade relations, with US funds in particular…
09 May 2025
Gramercy Partner departs after decade at EM hedge fund
Matt Maloney, a longtime partner at Gramercy Funds Management, has exited the emerging markets-focused hedge fund after a ten-year tenure,…
Brevan Howard Master Fund pares YTD losses with 4.5% April gain
Brevan Howard’s flagship Master Fund delivered a strong 4.5% return in April, marking its best monthly performance of 2025 to date and…
Hedge fund talent war for yen rates traders heats up
The battle for top-tier yen rates traders is intensifying across the hedge fund space, as firms rush to capitalise on volatile market…
Hedge fund alpha prospects strong, but macro uncertainty demands caution, says UBP
UBP's Alternative Investment Solutions group is forecasting a favourable environment for alpha generation across hedge fund strategies for…
Waratah bets on gold amid global dollar doubts
Waratah Capital Advisors is increasingly turning to gold as a key driver of returns in 2025, as global investors seek safe-haven assets…
UBS in talks with Cantor Fitzgerald over deal for O'Connor hedge fund unit
UBS is in advanced discussions with Cantor Fitzgerald over a deal for its hedge fund platform, O'Connor, which operates within UBS Asset…
Vista Capital leads Brazil hedge fund surge with 37% gain in record-breaking April
Brazilian hedge funds posted standout performance in April, with Rio de Janeiro-based Vista Capital topping the charts as its flagship…
08 May 2025
Hedge funds double down on $1tn Treasury basis trade
Despite repeated warnings from regulators and global watchdogs, the $1tn Treasury basis trade – a highly leveraged arbitrage strategy…
D1 Capital sees double-digit gains YTD
D1 Capital Partners is delivering strong performance in a challenging market environment, with its public equity portfolio rising 4.4% in…
Caxton, Kapitalo add to macro trading teams with ex-Itau hires
Global macro hedge fund heavyweight Caxton Associates and Brazil-based Kapitalo Investimentos have both recruited former treasury traders…
Ancora launches 'withhold' campaign at Forward Air amid strategic review stalemate
Activist hedge fund Ancora Holdings is calling for a boardroom shakeup at logistics firm Forward Air, targeting three directors for removal…
Eisler cuts 15% of workforce in strategic overhaul
Eisler Capital has laid off roughly 15% of its staff as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative aimed at streamlining operations and…
