New hedge fund launches accelerated into 2026 while liquidations remained near historic lows, as investors positioned for increasing geopolitical risk, AI and cryptocurrency volatility, and uncertain economic growth and inflation in 2026 according to HFR.
iM Global Partner is preparing to launch a European High Yield strategy managed by its partner, Polen Capital, designed to provide access to Europe’s diverse credit market during a time when investors are reassessing their global portfolio allocations.
Nuveen, the USD1.3 trillion asset manager and investment manager of TIAA, has launched its Global Emerging Market Debt strategy for investors across Europe and Asia Pacific.
MFS Investment Management has announced the launch of MFS Meridian Funds – Contrarian Capital Fund.
Fair Oaks Capital, a specialist corporate credit manager, has listed the first European AAA CLO ETF on the London Stock Exchange with the ticker FAAA.
Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business with 12 million customers, and Schroders, the global investment manager with a GBP74 billion private market capability, have announced their agreement to form a new strategic partnership, Future Growth Capital.
Octopus Investments (Octopus) has announced it has launched a Natural Capital Strategy.
USD20 billion investment group, Nedgroup Investments, has announced the launch of its new Global Strategic Bond fund.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has announced the launch of the MS INVF Systematic Liquid Alpha Fund which aims to provide investors with an attractive level of total return while offering low correlation to traditional asset classes.
BNP Paribas Asset Management has announced the launch of BNP Paribas Agility Co-Invest Fund 2 SLP, a Fonds Professionnel Spécialisé (‘FPS’) authorised by the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (‘AMF’).
