Group 1 - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has sold all remaining shares and exited the board, marking the end of a leadership transition lasting over a decade [1] - The Brunei Investment Agency has acquired nearly 20% stake in Bridgewater by converting its investment in a specific fund to direct company shares, potentially altering the company's dynamics [1] - Dalio's exit is considered a "key" moment for the industry due to his significant influence, and the new investment from Brunei may enhance financial support while shifting ownership structure towards external influence [1] Group 2 - Bridgewater has implemented a size cap on its flagship fund, Pure Alpha, to improve performance, which has seen an 11.3% increase in 2024 and a 17% rise in the first half of the year [2] - Dalio expressed excitement about the transition of leadership after 50 years of founding and managing Bridgewater in a recent blog post [2]