The Latest Breaking News from Hedge Funds

MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds

Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Stock-picking, multi-manager hedge funds attract more capital from investors in 2026, BofA says

Hedge funds are witnessing an unexpected surge in capital, breaking a three-year trend of stagnation. Investors are gravitating towards hedge funds as their asset class of choice for 2026, driven by impressive performance attributed to the artificial intelligence sector. Additionally, both pension funds and private banks are preparing to allocate…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

GQG sale of Adani Energy shares said to disrupt hedge fund bets

GQG Partners’ Adani Energy Solutions stake sale added unexpected supply during MSCI’s rebalancing auction, overwhelming passive-fund demand and contributing to a 10% stock decline. Hedge funds positioned for index-driven buying were also affected. About $569 million of shares changed hands, while GQG’s stake had fallen to 3.46% by August-end.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Global Market: Standard Chartered expands hedge fund offerings as investors seek protection from market volatility

Standard Chartered is increasing its focus on hedge funds as wealth management clients seek to diversify portfolios and navigate heightened market volatility. The bank is emphasising strategies such as equity market neutral and multi-strategy funds as alternative investments gain traction among affluent investors in Asia.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Singapore plans tax breaks, easier visas to attract fund managers

Singapore plans tax exemptions on certain fund-management profits and wider access to a five-year visa for investment professionals as it competes with other financial centres. The measures aim to attract fund managers, hedge funds and investment talent to the city-state.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

SpaceX Stock Is Everywhere: Google, Nvidia, AMD, Harvard Disclose Stakes

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) Nasdaq debut turned Elon Musk‘s rocket company into one of the most widely disclosed names in the current round of 13F filings, with tech giants, hedge funds and university endowments all revealing sizable positions.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Wall St is deepening its crypto grip and rewiring the market

Wall Street is gaining greater influence over crypto as hedge funds and asset managers replace retail traders as key market forces. Institutional investors accounted for 72% of spot trading on Wintermute’s OTC desk in the first half of 2026. Derivatives, ETFs and structured products are reshaping market liquidity and volatility.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire

BlackFile (now known as Redact) has been busy, raking in more than $10 milllion since the start of the year.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Wall Street's Biggest Hedge Funds Didn't Get Hacked, but AI Voice Clones Came Alarmingly Close

The attempted campaign suggests AI-powered impersonation is becoming a scalable cyber threat, shifting attacks from breaking systems to manipulating people.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Global Market: Asian multi-strategy hedge funds hit by AI stock rout in July

Major Asian multi-strategy hedge funds suffered sharp losses in July 2026 as an artificial intelligence and tech stock selloff erased early-year gains. Declines across Japan, South Korea, and China tech shares dragged platform funds lower, though diversification helped them outperform pure stock-picking peers during the market rout.

The Economic Times · Aug 6