21 Mar 2025
Hedge fund dominance in UK gilt market raises liquidity and stability risks
Hedge funds, including Brevan Howard, Capula and Millennium, have upped their leveraged bets on UK government bonds, amplifying concerns…
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Citadel’s flagship pares losses as US equities rebound
Citadel’s flagship Wellington hedge fund has trimmed its losses following a turbulent start to March, recovering from a 2% drawdown to less…
European retail traders mount meme stock-style challenge to hedge funds
Retail traders across Europe are engaging in a coordinated challenge to hedge funds – including Marshall Wace and Millennium – holding…
Turkish lira rout sours lucrative carry trade
The sharpest plunge in the Turkish lira in four years has soured one of the most lucrative carry trades in emerging markets – forcing…
20 Mar 2025
Schonfeld makes senior FX quant hire from Millennium
Despite a challenging start to 2025, multi-strategy hedge fund Schonfeld is pressing ahead with key hires, including the appointment of…
Winton launches Trend-Enhanced Global Equity UCITS Fund
London-based quant hedge fund Winton has launched the Winton Trend-Enhanced Global Equity (UCITS) Fund, offering investors a…
Credit hedge fund Boundary Creek returns some client capital following losses
Boundary Creek Advisors, a New York-based credit hedge fund founded by former BlueMountain Capital Management traders, is returning part of…
Hedge funds had cut equity exposure ahead of sell-off, says Barclays
The recent market downturn, which pushed the S&P 500 into correction territory after falling more than 10% from its peak, was not…
Citadel agrees $1bn Haynesville natural gas assets deal
Citadel, the multi-strategy hedge fund major led by Ken Griffin, has made one of its largest investments in the US natural gas market,…
HFR expands crypto hedge fund classification system
Hedge fund analysis specialist HFR has launched an expanded strategy classification system for hedge funds and alternative investment…
Engine Capital pushes for new board at Parkland Fuel Corp
Hedge fund Engine Capital has launched a campaign to overhaul the board of directors at Parkland Fuel, urging the gas station operator to…
19 Mar 2025
Rio Tinto’s dismisses Palliser Capital's dual-listed structure challenge
Mining giant Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its commitment to a dual-listed structure and urged shareholders to reject a proposal by activist…
This fund is finding its edge through AI-powered market neutrality
Some strategies aren't new, but what gives them an edge is how they are applied. Such is the case with Regents Gate Capital, co-founded by…
Hedge fund veteran makes comeback with Olympus Peak Partnership
Veteran hedge fund manager Richard Perry is making a return to the industry, nearly a decade after closing Perry Capital in 2016, with the…
Hedge fund momentum trades hit hard by market volatility
Momentum-driven hedge funds are facing a brutal start to 2025 as shifting economic conditions and geopolitical tensions trigger sharp…
