Category Archives: Private Equity
S&P Global Buys With Intelligence for $1.8 B, Expanding Its Reach
(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
(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 […]
Surge in Advisor Adoption of Liquid Alts Spotlights Mainstreaming Trend
(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 […]
Private Markets in 401(k)s: A Quiet Revolution in Retirement Portfolios
(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 […]
Portfolio Mix Rebalancing: Alternatives Move to the Core of Asset Allocation
(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 […]
Point72 Deploys Hedge Capital into AI Health, Leading $65M Round
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 […]
Hughes & Company Seals $260 Million Fund II, Eyeing Healthcare Disruption
Chicago-based Hughes & Company is popping the champagne after closing its second private equity fund at $260 million, blowing past initial goals in a competitive landscape. Specializing in healthcare services and tech, the firm plans to deploy this war chest […]
