Liquid Alternatives / Trends
New York investment veterans launch AI-native hedge fund in Switzerland
A group of New York-based investment professionals has launched a new stock research and asset management business in Zug, Switzerland, alongside an AI-driven global equity long-short hedge fund, according to a report by Finews. 22.07.2026
Hedge funds pile into currency carry trades as returns hit two-decade high
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest run in decades as subdued volatility and resilient global growth encourage investors to borrow in low-yielding currencies and seek higher returns in emerging markets, according to a report by Bloomberg. 22.07.2026
Hong Kong hedge fund tax breaks coming ‘soon’
Hong Kong is expected to move quickly to approve new tax incentives for alternative investment managers with the proposed legislation expected to pass through the Legislative Council ‘soon’, according to a report by the South China Morning Posts citing comment from Sandy Fung, KPMG China’s partner for tax and alternative investments. To a report by […]
Tipping Points: Institutionelle suchen adäquate Risiko-Modellen
Abrupte und unumkehrbare Klimaveränderungen galten an den Finanzmärkten lange als schwer greifbares Extremrisiko. Nun beginnen Pensionsfonds und Asset Manager, mögliche Kipppunkte in ihre Portfolioanalysen einzubeziehen – obwohl deren Zeitpunkt kaum vorherzusagen ist. Nach einem Report von institutional-money. 20.07.2026
Ranked: Countries Creating the Most New Millionaires
Nearly one million people became new millionaires in 2025, averaging more than 2,680 every day. The United States accounted for nearly half of all new millionaires worldwide, adding more than 441,000 people. The UK ranked a distant second with just over 43,000 new millionaires, highlighting the scale of the U.S. lead. To a Report by […]
Ranked: Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2026
The U.S. is projected to hold $40.7 trillion in government debt in 2026, the highest total worldwide. Japan has the world’s highest government debt relative to the size of its economy, at 204% of GDP. Several European economies rank among the world’s most indebted by GDP despite carrying much smaller total debt than the U.S. […]
600 Hektar: Massenenteignung von Landwirten – für neue Infrastruktur
In Irland droht eine Massenenteignung von Landwirten – für den Bau neuer Infrastruktur. Insgesamt seien fast 600 Hektar betroffen. Die Bauern sollen entschädigt werden. Nach einem Report von agrarheute. 18.07.2026
Ranked: Where Households Pay the Highest Energy Bills
Sweden has the world’s highest household energy spending, at $1,926 per person in 2025. Europe accounts for 24 of the top 30 countries, highlighting the region’s unusually high household energy costs. The U.S. ranks 16th, while spending falls sharply across most emerging economies. To a report by visualcapitalist. 18.07.2026
Hedge funds ramp up bearish bets on manufacturers as supply chain risks intensify
Global hedge funds significantly increased short positions against manufacturing companies in June as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fuelled concerns over supply chain disruption and rising input costs, according to a report by Reuters citing new securities finance data from Hazeltree. To a report by hedgeweek. 17.07.2026
Hedge funds caught in AI reversal as global technology stocks suffer sharp sell-off
Hedge funds faced another bout of volatility on Friday as a broad sell-off in artificial intelligence-linked stocks spread across global equity markets, prompting investors to unwind some of the year’s most crowded technology trades, according to a report by the Financial Times. 17.07.2026
Hedge funds monitor energy markets as Middle East conflict drives oil toward biggest weekly gain since April
Escalating conflict between the US and Iran has pushed crude prices towards their strongest weekly performance since April, creating fresh opportunities—and risks—for commodity-focused hedge funds as concerns mount over disruptions to global energy supplies, according to a report by Bloomberg. 17.07.2026
Hedge fund titans turn to smaller managers for alpha ideas
The world’s largest multi-strategy hedge funds are increasingly looking beyond their own trading floors for investment ideas, creating a growing market in which smaller hedge fund managers are paid to supply alpha-generating signals, according to a report by Bloomberg. 16.07.2026
Tokenization startup Tradable plans to bring $1 billion worth of private credit assets to Stellar
Tokenization platform Tradable is launching up to $1 billion in private credit assets to Stellar, potentially tapping Stellar’s institutional user base. Stellar has become a top choice for institutional tokenization, including from the likes of Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree. To a report by theblock. 15.07.2026
America’s Largest Private Companies by Revenue
Cargill generates $154 billion in annual revenue, making it America’s largest private company. Only Cargill and Koch exceed $100 billion in annual revenue. More than half of the top 15 companies operate in food, grocery, or beverage-related industries. To a report by visualcapitalist. 16.07.2026
Soft US inflation data prompts hedge funds and bond traders to scale back July Fed hike expectations
A weaker-than-expected US inflation reading has prompted a sharp repricing across interest rate markets, with hedge funds and other fixed income investors reducing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise rates at its July meeting, according to a report by Bloomberg. 15.07.2026
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