12 May 2026
FundStudio and Derivitec launch integrated risk and operations solution for hedge funds
FundStudio and Derivitec have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at delivering an integrated portfolio operations and risk…
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Hedge funds turn bullish on US equities for first time since Iran ceasefire
Hedge funds have moved back to a net long position on US equities for the first time since the Iran ceasefire, signalling renewed…
April market rebound tests quant strategies as hedge funds regain momentum
A sharp reversal in global equity markets in April challenged quantitative hedge funds, as sentiment shifted rapidly from risk-off…
Brevan Howard expands macro trading team
Brevan Howard is adding senior macro trading talent and potentially expanding its investment headcount, even as its flagship macro strategy…
Palliser Capital builds stake in Intertek as EQT takeover pressure intensifies
Activist investor Palliser Capital has accumulated a position in Intertek, adding fresh momentum to shareholder pressure on the…
Hedge funds pivot to biofuel crops
Hedge funds are increasing exposure to agricultural commodities used in biofuel production as the Iran conflict drives volatility in energy…
Hudson River Trading reports record Q1 revenue
Hudson River Trading generated a record $6.4bn in trading revenue during the first quarter of 2026, capitalising on heightened market…
Hedge funds hit decade-high buying spree in Asian equities
Global hedge funds have ramped up exposure to Asian equities, with weekly purchases of stocks in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan reaching…
Pershing Square moves to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over Howard Hughes transaction
Pershing Square Capital Management has asked a Delaware court to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit challenging its recent transaction with…
PrimeStone presses Intertek to reconsider EQT takeover approach
Activist investor PrimeStone Capital has called on the board of Intertek to enter discussions with private equity group EQT following the…
11 May 2026
Alternative Views with Theron de Ris
In Alternative Views Hedgeweek®, goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on hedge funds. Today we speak to Theron…
TCI slashes $8bn Microsoft position amid AI disruption concerns
Sir Christopher Hohn’s TCI Fund Management has sharply reduced its long-standing investment in Microsoft, citing concerns that rapid…
Former Citadel Securities quant builds $2bn China hedge fund
A hedge fund founded by former Citadel Securities executive Han Jiarui has rapidly expanded its asset base, highlighting renewed investor…
Hedge funds target distressed litigation finance assets amid industry slowdown
A downturn in the litigation finance sector is creating opportunities for hedge funds and special situations investors including Davidson…
Former KPMG hedge fund adviser launches AI-driven advisory firm for wealth families
A former hedge fund and private equity adviser has returned to the industry with a new consultancy aimed at wealthy families, betting that…
