22 Jul 2026
North Rock Capital hires DWS PM to build European systematic equities business
US hedge fund North Rock Capital Management has hired Pierre Doulcet as a systematic equity portfolio manager in London, in what appears to…
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Hong Kong hedge fund tax breaks coming 'soon'
Hong Kong is expected to move quickly to approve new tax incentives for alternative investment managers with the proposed legislation…
Cinctive Capital opens West Palm Beach Office and adds two new PMs
Cinctive Capital Management is expanding its multi-manager hedge fund platform with a new office in West Palm Beach and the appointment of…
Hedge funds pile into currency carry trades as returns hit two-decade high
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest run in decades as subdued volatility and resilient global growth encourage investors to…
21 Jul 2026
Trump Media pitches hedge funds $100,000 monthly fee for faster Truth Social data feed
Trump Media & Technology Group is seeking to charge hedge funds and proprietary trading firms as much as $100,000 a month for faster…
China quant hedge funds hit by AI-led selloff as systematic strategies suffer sharp losses
China’s quantitative hedge funds endured significant losses last week as a global retreat from artificial intelligence and semiconductor…
Hedge funds may be ready to rebuild AI positions after momentum selloff, UBS says
Hedge funds may be approaching the end of a sharp de-risking cycle in momentum and semiconductor stocks, potentially creating an…
Saba Capital builds stake in Unite Group as amid growing activist campaign speculation
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital Management has built a significant economic interest in UK student accommodation provider Unite Group,…
Short sellers build record bearish positions in US equities
Short sellers are building record bearish positions across US equities despite a powerful stock market rally, as concerns over the…
Hedge funds rebuild bullish oil bets as Middle East conflict drives volatility
Hedge funds and algorithmic traders are repositioning for further gains in crude oil as renewed attacks on energy infrastructure and…
Hedge funds slash US technology exposure as AI trade unwind accelerates, says Goldman Sachs
Hedge funds have reduced their exposure to US technology stocks at the fastest pace on record as persistent volatility across artificial…
20 Jul 2026
Japan’s ruling party eyes activist hedge funds in proposed governance crackdown
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has raised concerns over the potential for activist investors and PE firms to coordinate in…
Hedge funds build record short positions against New Zealand dollar
Hedge funds have increased bearish bets on the New Zealand dollar to the highest level in almost two decades, even as the currency has…
Brevan Howard establishes Miami presence
European hedge fund Brevan Howard has expanded its US footprint by leasing office space in Miami, joining a growing number of financial…
Hedge funds ramp up bullish Brent positions as escalating Middle East conflict drives oil rally
Hedge funds sharply increased their bullish exposure to Brent crude during the week to 14 July, marking the largest weekly build-up in long…
