Global hedge fund champion and largest publicly traded in its sector
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance has taken a 5% stake in London-listed Man Group, valuing the holding at about £179 million. The Japanese insurer plans to entrust around £200 billion to the hedge fund over the next three years, while the partnership includes co-development of products and Man Group becoming a preferred asset manager for Meiji Yasuda. The move marks Meiji Yasuda’s first major overseas asset-manager investment.
Harvard University’s endowment has posted a strong fiscal year 2026 performance, driven by a 27.1% return and a new SpaceX stake, while federal policy changes threaten future funding. The endowment totals near $68 billion, surpassing the S&P 500 in its period gains.