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Activist investor Elliott Investment Management and private equity firm GTCR and are in advanced discussions to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions, a provider of software for the automotive insurance industry, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. To a report by hedgeweek. 12.10.2026

Brazilian hedge fund managers who correctly anticipated a strong first-round performance by right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro are adjusting their derivatives positions following a sharp rally in local markets, according to a report by Bloomberg. 09.10.2026

Tiger Global Management is poised to generate an estimated $5bn in paper gains from its early investment in OpenAI, as the artificial intelligence company pursues a new funding round that could value it at $1.4tn, according to a report by Bloomberg. 09.10.2026

The winners of the Hedgeweek® US Awards 2026, which recognise fund performance and service provider excellence within the hedge fund landscape, were announced at an exclusive ceremony and networking event today (8th October), at Convene 237, New York. Voting for the awards was conducted via an online poll of the entire Hedgeweek® userbase, with participants […]

The rapid expansion of hedge fund borrowing has become a major source of revenue for Wall Street banks, as firms including Citadel, Millennium Management, and Point72 increasingly rely on lenders to finance their trading strategies, according to a report by the Financial Times. 08.10.2026

Rokos Capital Management gained 4.2% in September as its macro strategy capitalised on volatile global bond markets, lifting the hedge fund’s return for the year to 13.5%, according to a report by Bloomberg. 08.10.2026

Hedge funds have swung back to bearish positions on the Japanese yen, rebuilding short bets as the currency continues to weaken against the dollar despite recent interventionist rhetoric from Japanese officials, according to a report by Bloomberg. 05.10.2026

Hedge funds endured a difficult September as rising bond yields, stronger oil prices and sharp swings in AI-related stocks created a challenging trading environment, according to a report by Reuters citing prime brokerage data and industry investors. To a report by Hedgeweek. 05.10.2026

Saba Capital founder Boaz Weinstein has defended his activist campaign against UK-listed investment trusts, claiming the hedge fund’s interventions have generated more than £600m in gains for shareholders, according to a report by The Times. 05.10.2026

Systematic hedge funds are benefiting from this year’s sharp sell-off in government bonds, with trend-following strategies capitalising on a sustained rise in yields as inflation concerns intensify, according to a report by the Financial Times. 02.10.2026

Average employee remuneration at hedge fund Millennium Capital Management’s London operations fell for a third consecutive year in 2025, as the firm boosted its roster of non-investment staff, according to a report by eFinancial Careers. 02.10.2026

Distressed-debt hedge funds Diameter Capital Partners, Redwood Capital and FourSixThree Capital have acquired about $190m of municipal bonds issued by bankrupt Florida rail operator Brightline, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the transaction. To a report by hedgeweek. 01.202.2026

Hedge funds have become an increasingly important presence in the roughly $30tn US Treasury market, helping absorb government debt as traditional long-term investors reduce their exposure, but their growing role is also raising concerns about leverage and market stability, according to a report by CNBC. 30.09.2026