There is currently an industrial revolution taking place in the asset management industry, driven by the dual forces of mass production and mass customisation. Rather than merely create ‘one size fits all’ products, investment managers are increasingly required to develop
One of the clearest messages that came out of CAIS 2017 was that the world is changing in innumerable ways that have the capacity to shock and destabilise. One only has to refer recently, to Brexit and the outcome of
The alternatives industry has a duty to not only defy gravity and deliver strong returns, but to do so in a way that can genuinely change the world for the better, inspiring the next generation of star managers and investors.
One of the most significant forces of change in the global alternatives industry over the last five to ten years has been the plethora of technological advances. Never has Moore's Law, which argues that the processing power of computers doubles
There was no shortage of idea generation when it came to discussing the various ways alternative fund managers are trying to overcome the gravitational effects of market forces in a bid to boost returns. As markets begin to normalise, fundamental-focused
If one were to draw a planetary parallel to the chaos that central bank intervention has caused in global markets over the last five years, then Jupiter, and specifically its Great Red Spot, would be appropriate. "Eight years after the
Defying Gravity: The Future of Alternative Investments in Exceptional Times. This was the theme at the fourth Cayman Alternative Investment Summit, hosted by Dart Enterprises at the stunning, recently opened Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa on Grand Cayman. Featuring a
EisnerAmper is to hold its second annual Alternative Investment Summit at the New-York Historical Society on 12 June, followed by an evening reception. Anthony Scaramucci, founder and former co-managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker.
Global trends to increase allocations to alternative assets should give managers confidence in the future of Jersey’s funds industry, according to the chairman of the Jersey Funds Association (JFA). Speaking at this year’s annual JFA Dinner (21 April) held at
Marcum has named Help for Children – Hedge Funds Care (HFC) as the exclusive charity beneficiary of the 2017 Marcum MicroCap Conference. A percentage of proceeds from the accounting and advisory firm’s annual investor conference will be donated to support
