Category Archives: Alternative Investments
Mercer’s Strategic Acquisition of AltamarCAM: Consolidation in Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a move that underscores the accelerating consolidation across the global alternatives landscape, Mercer has announced its acquisition of AltamarCAM, a $22 billion specialist in private markets. The deal represents more than a simple expansion of capabilities—it signals a structural shift in […]
Ares Management Reports Soft Q1 Performance Income:
Timing, Liquidity, and the New Reality of Private Markets Earnings: (HedgeCo.Net) Ares Management reported preliminary realized net performance income of $75 million for the first quarter of 2026, according to an 8-K filing released today. While the figure represents a meaningful increase […]
The DOL Alternative Assets Rule: Unlocking Trillions as Private Markets Enter the Retirement Mainstream:
(HedgeCo.Net) — A long-anticipated regulatory breakthrough is poised to reshape the future of retirement investing in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) updated framework for alternative assets—having cleared White House review—signals a pivotal shift that could open the […]
Alternative Investment Funds to Hit $15 Trillion in 2026:
(HedgeCo.Net) The global alternative investment landscape is entering a defining moment. What was once a niche corner of institutional finance—dominated by pension funds, sovereign wealth vehicles, and ultra-wealthy families—is rapidly transforming into one of the most powerful and inclusive segments […]
Crystal Capital Partners #1 Ranking: Platform Signals Shift in Advisor Access to Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) In a year defined by rapid transformation across the alternative investment landscape, one of the most consequential developments has come not from a mega-manager, but from a platform reshaping how financial advisors access private markets. In the 2026 T3 […]
The Great Repricing: Ken Griffin’s “Japan Warning” and the Cracks Across Global Alternative Markets
Introduction: A Warning from Tokyo That Echoes in Washington: (HedgeCo.Net) When Ken Griffin speaks, global markets listen—and this week, his message carried an unmistakable tone of urgency. The founder of Citadel issued a stark warning: the recent volatility in Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) may […]
Citadel and Point72 Hit by “Vol Spike”
(HedgeCo.Net) For much of the past two years, volatility has not just been low—it has been systematically suppressed. Central bank predictability, resilient economic data, and an extraordinary wave of passive and systematic capital have created an environment where selling volatility […]
The End of Traditional Retirement Models: “Alternative Investments For Retirees”
(HedgeCo.Net) For generations, retirement followed a relatively simple and predictable formula. Individuals worked for 30 to 40 years, contributed to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and ultimately transitioned into a period of financial stability supported by pensions, Social Security, and investment portfolios. […]
The “Great De-Risking” — BofA Global Fund Manager Survey:
(HedgeCo.Net) A decisive shift is underway across global markets. The latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey reveals the largest surge in cash allocations since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling that institutional investors are rapidly repositioning for a […]
CalPERS’ Massive $24B Expansion:
The Strategic Rewiring of the World’s Largest Pension Into Private Markets Introduction: A Defining Moment in Institutional Capital Allocation: (HedgeCo.Net) The California Public Employees’ Retirement System—better known as CalPERS—has once again positioned itself at the center of the global alternative […]
Envestnet Integrates Interval Funds for Retail Advisors:
(HedgeCo.Net) The democratization of alternative investments continues to accelerate as technology platforms expand access to private markets. One of the latest developments comes from Envestnet, which has integrated interval funds into its Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform. This innovation allows financial advisors to incorporate private […]