Bitcoin ETFs See Institutional Pullback Several major hedge funds reduced their exposure to U.S. listed Bitcoin exchange traded funds by 28% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to recent regulatory filings. Bitcoin prices swung sharply through the final months of the year, testing investor confidence after a strong earlier run. While spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted steady retail interest, some […]
Hedge Funds Maintain Strength Into 2026 Hedge funds closed 2025 with their strongest two year stretch in more than a decade. For the second year in a row, returns reached double digits and exceeded the results of traditional stock and bond portfolios. Industry assets rose to a record 5.15 trillion dollars, supported by more than 640 billion dollars in inflows and […]
Melqart Hedge Fund Plans New Office in Dubai London-based hedge fund Melqart Asset Management plans to open an office in Dubai, adding its name to the growing list of investment firms building a presence in the city. The move would further strengthen Dubai’s role as a regional base for global finance. Melqart, founded in 2015 by investor Michel Massoud, manages about $1.4 billion […]
Hedge Funds Take on More Debt as Markets Stay Strong Hedge funds are using more leverage than they have in years to try to boost returns. This is happening as stock markets continue to rise, helped in part by growth linked to artificial intelligence. Large banks that work closely with hedge funds say leverage levels are now close to recent highs. According to Goldman Sachs, […]
Pharo Hedge Fund Moves Africa Team to Abu Dhabi Pharo Management, a $7 billion hedge fund based in New York, is setting up a new office in Abu Dhabi as part of its plan to expand its global presence. The firm, known for investing in emerging markets, is moving its Africa Fund teams from New York and London to the United Arab Emirates. Pharo […]
Rettig’s Key Hire in Stockholm Finnish family-owned investment company Rettig has made a strategic recruitment move by hiring Simon Borgefors as Investment Director for hedge fund strategies. Borgefors joins the company from Crescit Asset Management, a Swedish fund manager known for its focus on alternative investment strategies. The position will be based in Stockholm, signaling Rettig’s intent to strengthen its […]
FedEx Posts Revenue and Profit Gains in Q1 2026 FedEx recently shared its financial results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year. The company made more money than expected, with total revenue (all the money FedEx brought in from deliveries and other business) reaching $22.2 billion, up from $21.6 billion the year before. Its net income (the profit after all expenses are […]
Britons Boost Charitable Giving by £500 Million The latest Sunday Times Giving List reveals that the UK’s wealthiest individuals have increased their charitable contributions by nearly £500 million this year, bringing the total given by the top 100 donors to £3.7 billion. The findings, published in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), show a notable rise from the previous year’s collective […]
Regal Partners Enters Hotel Sector Regal Partners, an Australian investment manager, is expanding its activities beyond hedge funds to include private asset investments such as hotel properties. The organization has acquired a 50% interest in Ark Capital Partners, a hotel investment firm active in Australia and New Zealand. Since 2021, Ark has allocated over $350 million to upgrade premium hotels, […]
Rokos Capital Management to Open Abu Dhabi Office in 2026 Rokos Capital Management is planning to open a new office in Abu Dhabi next year. This decision aims to help the company access more trading opportunities around the world, attract skilled employees, and build stronger relationships with important investors in the region. The Abu Dhabi office will eventually include staff from various departments such as […]
