Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Odey AM to become dormant after January
Crispin Odey’s eponymous hedge fund firm, Odey Asset Management LLP, will cease trading and become dormant after January, following a series of regulatory and reputational setbacks, according to a report by the Financial Times. 14.01.2026
Housing in the EU: Who Owns, Who Rents, and at What Cost
Across the European Union, people face very different housing realities depending on where they live. Some benefit from high rates of home ownership, while others rely heavily on rental markets. In many countries, rising prices make both renting and buying increasingly difficult, while limited space leads to overcrowded homes. To a report by voronoiapp. 07.01.2026
Squarepoint backs Japan-focused hedge fund launch with $200m anchor investment
Squarepoint Capital has provided a $200m anchor investment to a newly launched hedge fund – Hong Kong-based Invictus Investment Partners – led by former senior portfolio managers from Point72 Asset Management and Citadel, according to a report by Bloomberg. 13.01.2026
Schonfeld seeds Indian hedge fund access platform Sarda Capital
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors has provided seed capital to a Sarda Capital, a London-based investment firm offering investors exposure to Indian equity markets through allocations to local hedge funds, according to a report by Bloomberg. 13.01.2026
Credit specialist Sona Asset Management adds $6.6bn
London-based credit specialist Sona Asset Management attracted approximately $6.6bn in additional assets in 2025, highlighting continued investor appetite for focused hedge fund strategies beyond the large multi-strategy platforms, according to a report by Bloomberg. 12.01.2026
So schätzen Immobilienprofis den deutschen Markt ein
Zinsstabilisierung, Refinanzierungsdruck, verzögerte Wirkung des Bauturbos – eine Umfrage der Berlin Hyp unter europäischen Investoren zeigt, was im Jahr 2026 für den deutschen Immobilienmarkt wichtig wird. Nach einem Report von Haufe. 12.01.2026
Visualized: Venezuela’s Crude Oil Exports by Country
Energy Information Administration. Where Were Venezuela’s Crude Oil Exports Going? In 2023, Venezuela exported 211.6 million barrels of crude oil, with more than 90% going to just China and the United States. To a report by visualcapitalist. 11.01.2026
Hedge funds ramp up bullish oil positions amid Venezuela and Iran unrest
Hedge funds have increased their bullish exposure to crude oil amid rising geopolitical risk that is feeding supply concerns, according to a report by Bloomberg citing market data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). To a report by hedgeweek. 12.01.2026
Commodity hedge fund Conductor Capital to wind down operations
Conductor Capital, a London-based commodity-focused hedge fund founded in 2022 by former EDF Trading executive Marcello Romano, is set to close, following a difficult period for parts of the energy and commodities trading sector, according to a report by Bloomberg. 12.01.2026
Diese ETFs zogen 2025 die meisten Mittel an – und verloren sie
Energie- und US-Small-Cap-ETFs verzeichneten 2025 deutliche Abflüsse – profitieren konnten hingegen Verteidigungs-, Europa- sowie Rohstoff-ETCs. Nach einem Report von etfstream. 08.01.2026
Hedge Fund Outlook 2026
With geopolitical and economic uncertainty set to persist into 2026, hedge funds continue to prove their value as risk-mitigation tools. Ongoing volatility will create fertile ground for event-driven, long/short equity and macro strategies. To a report by withintelligence. 04.01.2026
3.568 neue Startups Startup Gründungen 2025 dank KI auf Rekordhoch
Noch nie zuvor wurden in Deutschland so viele Startups gegründet wie im Jahr 2025: Nach Zahlen des Bundesverbands Deutsche Startups entstanden im vergangenen Jahr 3.568 neue Start-ups. Das entspricht einem Zuwachs von 29 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Nach einem Report von fuer-gruender. 09.01.2026
Cash Cow war gestern. Jetzt muss die Investitionsära kommen.
Fazit: Es geht voran. Der Deutschlandfonds mit starker Säule für die Energiewirtschaft und für die Stadtwerke hilft. Auch wenn wir hier noch Verbesserungsbedarf sehen, sind dies gute Nachrichten für die Energiewende. Jetzt müssen die Instrumente schnell umgesetzt werden, damit Investitionen möglich werden. Nach einem Report von table.media
Oil Benchmarks Around the World: How Venezuela Compares
Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but most of its crude is heavy and sour. Global benchmark crudes tend to be lighter and sweeter, making them easier and cheaper to refine. U.S. refinery capacity is designed to process heavy crude oils, like Canadian or Venezuelan crude. To a report by visualcapitalist.09.01.2026
Meta Signs Deal with Bill Gates’ TerraPower to Build up to 8 Advanced Nuclear Reactors in U.S.
Nuclear technology company TerraPower and Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner Meta announced a new agreement to build up to 8 advanced nuclear reactors utilizing TerraPower’s “Natrium” technology, supporting Meta’s growing energy needs and sustainability goals with a new source of as much as 2.4 GW of carbon-free energy. To a report by ESG today. 09.01.2026
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