17 Apr 2026
UK eases rules for hedge funds in sweeping overhaul of short selling rules
The UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has eased restrictions on hedge funds after relaxing rules on short…
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Dubai eases regulatory burden for hedge funds amid regional conflict disruption
Dubai’s financial authorities are introducing targeted regulatory flexibility to help hedge funds maintain operations as geopolitical…
Bankinter Investment launches hedge fund to broaden access to diversified alternative assets
Spain's Bankinter Investment has launched a new hedge fund-style vehicle aimed at widening access to alternative investments, as the…
16 Apr 2026
Hedge funds move into market for Trump-era tariff refunds
Hedge funds across major financial centres are increasingly buying rights to potential US tariff refunds linked to President Donald Trump’s…
Energy emerges as hedge fund bright spot amid global equity sell-off driven by Middle East conflict
Global equity markets came under significant pressure in March as geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict drove heightened…
BoA commodity trading jumps 60% on oil and gold volatility
Bank of America Corp reported a sharp rise in commodities trading revenue in the first quarter, with gains driven by heightened volatility…
A fast-growing segment of hedge fund investing focused on reducing investor tax bills has expanded sharply in recent years, with strategies…
Alternative Views with Kier Boley
In Alternative Views, Hedgeweek® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on hedge funds. Today, we speak to Kier…
Hedge funds up bearish dollar positions amid hopes of US–Iran ceasefire extension
Hedge funds are becoming more negative on the US dollar, with investors increasingly positioning for further weakness as expectations rise…
Two Sigma, DE Shaw join push-back on SEC plan to loosen quarterly reporting
Hedge fund majors Two Sigma Investments and DE Shaw have joined a a growing Wall Street effort opposing a US Securities and Exchange…
Concentration of hedge fund financing among major banks raises stability concerns, S&P warns
A growing reliance on a small group of global banks to provide financing to hedge funds and proprietary trading firms is raising fresh…
Crypto-native hedge funds expand into commodities and equities on 24/7 trading venues
Hedge funds originally built to trade cryptocurrencies are increasingly applying their strategies to traditional asset classes such as…
CFTC to investigate unusual oil futures activity ahead of Trump policy announcements
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is leading an examination of a series of sharply timed trading patterns in oil futures…
Macro hedge funds in China hit by sharp losses
Macro hedge funds operating in China, including Bridgewater Associates, posted significant losses in March as heightened geopolitical…
15 Apr 2026
Carson Block sees renewed tailwinds for short sellers as AI reshapes markets
Renowned short seller Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters Capital, believes that artificial intelligence could trigger a period of market…
