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  • Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: "We 're investing in the invisible layer of biotech – the picks and shovels" Opalesque is a Media Partner of SuperReturn International 2026 in Berlin, with Opalesque founder Matthias Knab participating. As the world 's largest and most in… Article link
  • Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing the global economy out of its "goldilocks" state of steady growth and falling inflation and toward stagflation, where growth slows and inflation… Article link
  • By Opalesque: The UBS Global Family Office Report 2026, drawing on surveys of 307 family offices across more than 30 markets with an average net worth of $2.7bn, paints a picture of wealthy investors pivoting towards resilience and diversification in the face of mounting geopolitical and economic un… Article link
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Council is reportedly considering a leveraged hedge fund investment of up to USD 15 billion. The move would represent one of the largest allocations by a sovereign investor to hedge fund strategies and highlights continued demand for alternative investments…. Article link
  • Blackstone is backing a new quantitative hedge fund launched by a former Two Sigma executive. The investment underscores continuing interest in systematic strategies and the willingness of large asset managers to support emerging talent…. Article link
  • Venture capital firms and family offices have become central beneficiaries of the recent surge in mega IPO activity. The article examines the investors whose private market bets are now being rewarded through public listings…. Article link
  • Some institutional funds are avoiding SpaceX despite its soaring valuation because governance and oversight concerns conflict with their investment mandates. The article highlights the tension between investment performance and governance requirements…. Article link
  • Prime brokers and banks have reportedly reduced financing and trading exposures tied to hedge fund positions in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics following sharp market swings. The move comes after unusually volatile trading activity in South Korea's technology sector raised concerns about leverage, … Article link
  • The co-founder of credit investment firm Diameter Capital Partners had just watched US winger Tim Weah get sent off against Panama for punching an opponent in the head. It was a low moment in a disastrous Copa America tournament. The US lost that match and the following one against Uruguay, and fail… Article link
  • Kelvin Leung represents a new generation of hedge fund managers building firms in San Francisco outside the traditional Wall Street ecosystem. The article examines how younger managers are approaching investing, technology and firm culture…. Article link
  • The US Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting certain private lawsuits brought under a major securities statute. The decision could have significant implications for investors, companies and future securities litigation…. Article link
  • Hedge fund founder Andrew Weiss has proposed transferring additional artwork to satisfy outstanding debt obligations. The case highlights the role of alternative assets in bankruptcy proceedings and creditor recoveries…. Article link
  • Hedge fund managers are split on whether the recent pullback in AI-related stocks represents a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction. The debate reflects growing uncertainty over valuations after a prolonged rally…. Article link
  • Early SpaceX investors have generated extraordinary gains as the company's valuation reached approximately USD 1.8 trillion. The article examines how private market investors have benefited from one of the most successful growth stories in recent history…. Article link
  • A struggling Brazilian hedge fund is attempting a recovery after a difficult period of performance and investor scrutiny. Management argues that risk-taking remains central to the business despite recent setbacks…. Article link
  • Biotechnology investor Eli Casdin has continued increasing his stake in GeneDx, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects. The move is attracting attention among investors focused on healthcare and genomics…. Article link
  • A hedge fund billionaire has purchased a superyacht valued at approximately GBP 300 million. The acquisition ranks among the most expensive private yacht purchases and reflects continued demand for luxury assets among the ultra-wealthy…. Article link
  • Construction continues on a vast Wiltshire estate project associated with a billionaire investor. The development has drawn local attention because of its scale, cost and long-term planning requirements…. Article link
  • Saba Capital argues that longstanding UK investment trusts present attractive opportunities for ETF innovation and investor value creation. The firm continues pursuing activist strategies in the closed-end fund sector…. Article link
  • Speaking at an event titled "Harnessing American Power" last month, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed dismay at what he saw as a new wave of local opposition to data centers in America. What's more, he claimed, not everything was as it seemed. "It's not organic an… Article link