Category Archives: Private Equity

MF Chief Flags Private-Credit Boom as a “Sleepless-Night”

October 17, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has sounded the alarm over the explosive growth of private credit, saying the $2 trillion market could pose risks if left unmonitored. Speaking at the IMF’s annual meetings in Marrakesh, Georgieva admitted the sector […]

S&P Global Buys With Intelligence for $1.8 B, Expanding Its Reach

October 17, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) S&P Global has agreed to acquire private-markets data specialist With Intelligence for $1.8 billion in cash, marking one of its largest technology and analytics deals to date. The London-based company provides research, data, and workflow tools to more than 3,000 clients […]

Ken Griffin Asserts: GenAI Isn’t a Silver Bullet for Hedge Fund Alpha

October 16, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) In a recent public comment, Ken Griffin — founder of Citadel — weighed in on the role of generative AI in hedge fund performance, cautioning that GenAI is not a reliable source of alpha on its own. BloombergGriffin’s stance is […]

Jamie Dimon Softens on Blockchain, Remains Skeptical of Bitcoin

October 15, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, long known for his cautious or even critical remarks about Bitcoin, appears to be softening his stance — at least when it comes to blockchain technology and stablecoins. However, he remains noncommittal about Bitcoin […]

Surge in Advisor Adoption of Liquid Alts Spotlights Mainstreaming Trend

October 14, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) Advisory adoption of liquid alternative strategies is gaining momentum, as more financial professionals incorporate these vehicles into client portfolios. A recent report by MCapitalMgt.com highlights what it describes as a “surge” in advisor usage of liquid alts amid the […]

Crypto in 2025: Mainstream, Modular, and Multichain

October 13, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) It’s 2025, and crypto isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. The speculative bubbles of the early 2020s have burst, and what’s left is a leaner, more focused, and more integrated digital economy. With clear regulations, better infrastructure, and new use cases, […]

Private Markets in 401(k)s: A Quiet Revolution in Retirement Portfolios

October 10, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) A seismic shift is underway in how Americans save for retirement. Traditionally, 401(k) plans have steered clear of the illiquid, opaque world of private markets. Now, major institutional investment managers are pushing to include private equity, private credit, real […]

“Tiger Cub Lineage Expands: New Coatue Spin?Out and Mandel Offspring Launch Funds”

October 10, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) The legendary “Tiger Cub” network—hedge fund managers who once trained under Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management—continues spawning new firms. Most recently, Daniel Senft, formerly head of public equities at Coatue, has announced plans to launch NX1 Capital in January 2026, targeting an […]

“Jane Street Enters Physical Commodities Arena, Signaling Strategic Pivot”

October 10, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) Jane Street, long known for its prowess in algorithmic and derivatives trading, is quietly making a move into physical commodities, particularly U.S. natural gas. This marks a striking strategic expansion beyond its traditional domain. Financial Times According to disclosures, Jane […]

Portfolio Mix Rebalancing: Alternatives Move to the Core of Asset Allocation

October 10, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) The classic stock?bond mix (often 60/40 or 70/30) is under scrutiny. Rising market volatility, inflation concerns, and changes in interest?rate expectations are pushing investors to rethink what “core” in a portfolio really means. Increasingly, alternative investments (private equity, real […]

Major Firms Push to Democratize Alternatives via Retail & Retirement Channels

October 9, 2025 : Permalink

(HedgeCo.Net) Large investment firms are accelerating efforts to offer alternative strategies more broadly—particularly into retail and retirement channels. This could meaningfully reconfigure how “liquid alternatives” are distributed and perceived. A recent Reuters piece reported that Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe […]

Point72 Deploys Hedge Capital into AI Health, Leading $65M Round

October 6, 2025 : Permalink

Steve Cohen’s Point72 arm is showing how hedge funds are increasingly crossing into direct investment territory. Late yesterday, Point72 Private Investments led a $65 million Series B round into Heidi, an AI-powered health startup. The infusion not only strengthens Heidi’s […]