Financial Times: Shenan Dhanani on the Growth of the Hedge Fund Industry

The article examines how hedge fund assets reached a record $5.6 trillion following a combination of positive investment performance and sustained inflows from institutional investors. It also explores the growing appeal of hedge funds as investors seek liquid, actively managed strategies alongside traditional and private market allocations.

Commenting on the industry backdrop, Shenan said: “I think this is going to be a golden era for hedge funds after a long, long time.” He noted the increasingly favourable environment for hedge fund strategies as investors focus on diversification, liquidity and alternative sources of return.

The article also highlights the shift of capital towards hedge funds at a time when some investors have become more selective about allocating to private market strategies, while continuing to seek portfolio resilience in an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

The full Financial Times article, including Shenan’s comments on the outlook for the hedge fund industry, can be accessed here.