70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets - Wealth DFM

Hot off the Press: Hedge Fund Investor Letters for Q1 2025

It’s that time of year again – when hedge fund investors eagerly await the release of quarterly letters from top fund managers. These letters provide valuable insights into the minds of some of the most successful investors in the game. So what can retail investors learn from these letters? First and foremost, diversification continues to be a key theme among hedge fund managers. Many are increasing their exposure to alternative investments such…

SEC’s Atkins pushes to scale back hedge fund reporting rules

In a move that could significantly ease regulatory pressure on hedge funds and private equity firms, US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has called for a reassessment of new data reporting rules, according to a report by Bloomberg. The move suggests that the scope of required disclosures from private fund advisers may soon be narrowed. Speaking during a commission meeting on Wednesday, Atkins said he had “serious concerns”…

70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets - Wealth DFM

70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets, according to new research from IG Prime, the prime broker for hedge funds, other institutions and family offices. Investor demand for hedge funds to improve their returns has led to more of them to invest in a wider array of alternatives such as private credit, private equity and private real estate as some of the more “traditional” hedge fund strategies have failed to deliver over the last few y…