Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Elliott backs Toyota’s improved $30bn take-private offer for Toyota Industries
Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has agreed to tender its stake in Toyota Industries after Toyota raised its take-private bid to 20,600 yen per share, valuing the deal at $30bn, according to a report by Reuters. 02.03.2026
Hedge funds scramble to assess risk as Middle East conflict jolts markets
Hedge funds moved quickly to assess exposures and reposition portfolios after weekend attacks on Iran by the US and Israel triggered sharp market swings and raised fears of prolonged instability across the Middle East, according to a report by Bloomberg. 02.03.2026
Hedge funds ramped up oil longs ahead of Iran attack
Hedge funds turned increasingly bullish on oil, pushing net-long positions in Brent crude to their highest level in almost two years ahead of the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from ICE Futures Europe. To a report by hedgeweek. 02.03.2026
Plattformen sind ein Sprungbrett in Private Debt
Das Interesse institutioneller Anleger an Private Debt reißt nicht ab. Doch wie steht es um den Zugang? Wer bietet Hilfestellung? Und was braucht man, um erfolgreich in Kredite zu investieren? Eine Anlaufstelle sind Rechtsberater und Admin-Plattformen. Nach einem Report von portfolio-institutionell. 25.02.2026
Ranked: The World’s Most Powerful Countries by Soft Power in 2026
The U.S. ranks #1 in soft power in 2026, just 1.4 points ahead of China. Japan, the UK, and Germany round out the top five. Western Europe dominates the top 20, but Gulf nations like the UAE and Qatar also rank highly. To a report by visualcapitalist. 27.02.2026
Lazard veteran to launch emerging markets hedge fund at Bramshill
Emerging markets specialist Arif Joshi, the former co-head of emerging-market debt at Lazard Asset Management, is set to launch a new hedge fund at Bramshill Investments, marking the firm’s expansion into emerging-market strategies, according to a report by Bloomberg. 27.02.2026
Ranked: The World’s Richest Countries vs. the Happiest Countries
Several Nordic countries rank among both the richest and happiest in the world. Some ultra-wealthy nations, including Singapore and Qatar, do not make the top 20 for happiness. Only a handful of countries appear near the top of both rankings. To a report by visualcapitalist. 27.02.2026
Saba pushes back as Impax threatens exit tender showdown
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital has rejected claims that it is acting unreasonably in its standoff with Impax Environmental Markets PLC, insisting that its demands are rooted in shareholder protection rather than brinkmanship. To a report by hedgeweek. 27.02.2026
Die Wirtschaft verschenkt Milliarden
Unternehmensstrategie. Mehr Frauen auf allen Hierarchieebenen könnten der lahmenden Gesamtwirtschaft zu Schwung verhelfen, den Staat entlasten und zu mehr Innovationen führen. Die Teilzeitfalle und das Festhalten an alten Strukturen bremsen aber. Der Immobilienbranche geht Geld verloren. Nach einem Report der Immobilien Zeitung. 26.02.2026
Man Group profits dip despite record AUM
Man Group, the world’s largest listed hedge fund, has reported a decline in profits despite posting a sharp 35% rise in assets under management during 2025 to a record high $227.6bn, on the back of strong inflows and market gains. To a report by hedgeweek. 26.02.2026
Ranked: U.S. Import Reliance for 37 Critical Minerals
The U.S. is 100% import-reliant for 11 critical minerals, including graphite, gallium, and rare elements like scandium and yttrium. China remains the dominant supplier for several key materials, including rare earths, graphite, tantalum, and antimony. To a report by visualcapitalist. 25.02.2026
Lost art of short selling, is back in play, says Loeb
Dan Loeb, CEO of hedge fund Third Point LLC, says short selling is regaining relevance as market conditions shift, creating opportunities to profit from previously crowded trades, according to a report by Bloomberg. 25.02.2026
Standard Chartered launches multi-manager hedge fund with Seviora
Standard Chartered has partnered with Seviora Capital to launch a new multi-manager hedge fund vehicle – Select Seviora Titans Absolute Return fund – under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, according to a report byFinTech News. To a report by hegeweek. 24.02.2026
Farrer targets $400m for new agriculture-focused strategy
Commodity-focused hedge fund Farrer Capital Management is seeking to raise up to $400m for a new agriculture strategy, as specialist managers look to capitalise on renewed investor interest in commodities despite a cooling in returns, according to a report by Bloomberg. 24.02.2026
Moreton Capital Partners eyes $1bn for new commodity futures strategy
Global systematic manager Moreton Capital Partners is looking to raise an initial $1bn for its newly-launched global commodity futures strategy – the MCP Global Commodities Alpha Fund, which will be led by chief investment officer Les Finemore. To a report by hedgeweek. 24.02.2026
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