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Industry commentators have suggested that as much as 95% of the hedge fund industry's total assets are in the hands of a few super asset managers, leaving very little to be invested in early-stage firms. It only gets trickier for start-up hedge funds with the rising barrier to entry as regulatory and operational costs continue to mount.
Thankfully, there is help on hand as Chris Winiarz, CIO of Stable, a multi-billion-dollar investment firm dedicated to helping ambitious fund founders, joins Tom and Drew to offer invaluable guidance to upcoming hedge fund managers aiming to navigate this competitive landscape.
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The Financial Times was at the forefront of uncovering the $2 billion fraud at the centre of Wirecard’s accounts, leading to the German payment processing giant’s collapse in 2020.
Two years on, the lead investigative journalist Dan McCrum sat down with The Long-Short to discuss his new book, Money Men, which details how his team, assisted by a cast of committed short sellers, exposed the truth.
To hear the full conversation, search for episode 32 of The Long-Short on your preferred podcast platform or visit AIMA.org and search for The Long-Short.
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It's been almost two years to the day since global central banks embarked on one of the most synchronized rapid monetary tightening cycles in modern-day economic history, to tame runaway higher levels of inflation following the COVID pandemic.
While the worst may be over, central banks caution that with rising government debt and geopolitical tensions all stirring the pot, global financial markets will continue to face mounting challenges.
Amid this period of uncertainty, Anna McCutcheon, co-founder of Shikuma Capital joins Drew and Tom to talk through what is likely to be another fascinating year in global markets.
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With its economy among the global top performers and poised to enter the world's top three within the next few years, India's asset management industry stands on the brink of extraordinary growth. Shiv Sehgal of Nuvama Capital Markets shares his insights on the booming potential for alternative assets in India.
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The biggest event of the year so far for hedge funds was the US SEC's recent finalisation of its new definition of a securities dealer. After a year of waiting, the final text is now available, confirming that private funds would be in scope, throwing our industry into uncharted territory by undermining the century-old understanding that hedge funds were customers of dealers, not dealers themselves. So, what exactly does this mean for the industry? Where do we go next?
Joining us to answer these questions and unpack this seismic shift in the definition of a dealer is AIMA's Head of US Markets Policy and Regulation, Daniel Austin. Daniel joins us from AIMA's Washington office to break down the US SEC's final rule text, its implications for hedge funds, and what comes next.
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With the dust well and truly settled now on 2023, there has been plenty of talk about the value of active investments. So how did hedge funds do? How active will investors be in 2024 in the hedge fund space? Join us as we sit down with Roark Stahler, co-author of Barclays Capital Solutions 2024 Hedge Fund Outlook, to dissect the latest trends and predictions shaping the hedge fund landscape. From assessing the performance of hedge funds in 2023 to forecasting investor activity in the year ahead, Roark shares invaluable insights that every investor needs to hear.
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Dive into the latest Long-Short Podcast episode, where Henri Arslanian, renowned crypto commentator, and Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital, unpacks the year's biggest stories. From the US's landmark Bitcoin ETF approval to the seismic shifts in NFTs and Solana, get the inside scoop on what's shaping the future of digital assets. Tune in for a no-holds-barred look into crypto's thrilling journey over the coming 12 months!
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The multi-manager model is being billed as the fastest growing sector in the hedge fund industry with media and investors alike enamoured by the major players in the space.
Freddie Parker, Managing Director and Co-Head of Prime Insights and Analytics at Goldman Sachs, joins us to explain what is behind the rise of the multi-manager model and signposts some key trends that must be navigated to sustain the growth amid rising interest rates and an intense talent war.
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In the last episode of The Long-Short of 2023, AIMA CEO, Jack Inglis, looks back at one of the busiest-ever years for the association and the alternative investment industry, and sets out AIMA's stall for what to expect in 2024.
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Over 10 interviews with industry leaders representing close to 250 years of leadership in the alternative asset management space and over 250 billion in assets under management, Tom Kehoe and John Budzyna reflect on the Perspectives podcast series that explored what the future of the alternative asset management industry looks like.
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Episode 10 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Graham Goldsmith, CEO and Co-CIO of Cross Ocean Partners.
The surge of private credit has been fuelled by various factors, including a decreasing reliance on traditional banks. This shift, although not entirely new, has gained renewed attention in the past year. To gain deeper insights into this phenomenon, we're joined by Graham Goldsmith, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience in credit markets. Graham shares his experiences through the private credit revolution, as well as how leveraging regulatory changes has helped Cross Ocean grow into a multi-billion dollar investment firm.
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Episode 9 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Doug Monticciolo, CEO, CIO and Co-Founder of Brevet Capital Management.
From the glory of standing on the podium at the endurance road biking world championship to helming a multi-billion dollar investment firm, Doug shares his extraordinary journey into finance and how he is now helping government agencies solve complex problems and drive a positive social impact.
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What would you ask an AI investment guru, seasoned in activating AI for elite private equities at McKinsey, now guiding hedge funds in leveraging AI to invest in alternative assets, transforming both their core operations and back-office activities?
Dr. Mohammad Rasouli, a Stanford AI researcher joins us to delve into the transformative potential of AI in our daily lives and answer whether AI is going to be evolutionary or revolutionary in how we do business.
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Several major open files on the SEC’s regulatory proposal agenda are expected to see updates in the coming weeks. The Long-Short welcomes back AIMA’s Daniel Austin, Director of US Policy and Regulation in Washington D.C., who gives a timely update on the SEC’s Dealer Rule proposal and Treasury Clearing proposal, while also providing the latest on AIMA’s legal challenge to the Private Fund Advisor Rule.
Expect to learn why these issues are a top priority for AIMA’s advocacy team and membership, along with the key dates for your diary in Q4 and beyond.
Please note, these issues remain highly fluid and we plan to release an update to this episode later in November, to address expected updates to these files in the coming weeks.
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New analysts at hedge funds often have to learn on the job, and fast! One former portfolio manager who went through it the hard way is lowering the ladder to those behind him through an intensive hedge fund boot camp that teaches the fundamental survival skills needed to make it as a buy-side analyst. We hear from Brett Caughran, who brings experience from his time at major hedge funds including Two Sigma, Citadel, and Schonfeld, to his new training firm Fundamental Edge, on how he’s bringing much-needed structure to the buy-side training process.
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Episode 8 of Perspectives, our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speak to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world, continues with a fascinating conversation with the Founder, CEO and CIO of Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC (Lighthouse) Sean McGould.
Sean shares with listeners the lessons he's learned as both the CEO and CIO of Lighthouse, which currently manages over US$15 billion of assets. From the need to roll with the punches in the dynamic world of alternative investments, to the importance of succession planning as the industry embarks upon a “generational change”, he also cautions why starting a fund today is harder than ever, and what daring entrepreneurs can do to rise to the challenge of setting up their own business.
Any Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC (Lighthouse) views presented in this podcast are for educational purposes only. Information is based on the thoughts and opinions of Lighthouse which is subject to change based on the markets or other conditions. Any information provided is not intended as investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to sell or buy, or as an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship of any company, security, advisory service or fund. This podcast does not purport to address the financial objectives or specific investment needs of any investor or organization and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. All investments are subject to risks, including fluctuation in value and total loss of principal investment.
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Episode 7 of Perspectives, our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG hears from alternative investment industry leaders from around the world, welcomes Jane Buchan, CEO of Martlet Asset Management.
Jane’s career path is a truly remarkable one, from being an elite sportswoman in the field of US college athletics to co-founding one of the world’s largest fund of funds. Jane opines on a wide range of evolving market trends such as the rise of AI and ESG, the evolving GP/LP dynamic as well as the growing influence of digital assets and how this all impacts the alternative asset management industry.
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Episode 6 of Perspectives, our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speak to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world, begins with the new CEO of Man Group, Robyn Grew.
From her beginnings as a barrister to leading the world's largest publicly traded hedge fund, Robyn shares the invaluable insights she gathered on her journey. She emphasises viewing AI as an ally rather than an adversary and passionately labels it the "tech story of forever." While outlining her optimism about the future of the alternative investment industry, Robyn firmly believes in actively championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting the sector's need to truly "walk the walk."
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INOKS Capital is one of the oldest impact investing firms and focuses on the agriculture, energy and metals sectors. Content & Public Relations Manager Giulia Schuck joins The Long-Short to explain what impact investing can achieve, the nuts and bolts of building a portfolio of loans in emerging markets, and why the sector is so attractive to investors right now.
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Episode 5 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Robert Koenigsberger, Founder, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Gramercy.
Dive into Robert's captivating journey over the last 25 years, from launching Gramercy—a multi-billion dollar investment powerhouse—to navigating the intricacies of emerging markets across the globe. He passionately argues that ESG is more than just a checkbox—it's an ethos. As he addresses the complexities introduced by globalisation, he cautions about the challenges it presents today. Join him as he unveils the keys to success.
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Recently, the US SEC finalised the 'Private Fund Adviser Rule', arguably the most profound set of regulatory changes that will significantly change the private funds industry. Given the magnitude of these changes, AIMA, in collaboration with other industry bodies, has taken the unprecedented step of pursuing legal action against the US regulator, arguing that these rules overstep the agency's legal authority and are unlawful.
What led to this moment? Why do these rules hold such significance? What repercussions might they have for the rest of the world? And what steps can the wider industry take to prepare?
To answer these questions and delve deeper into this development, we are joined by a world-leading authority in the field: Jennifer Wood, AIMA's Global Head of Asset Management Regulation & Sound Practices.
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Episode 4 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Mark Wong, Co-CEO, COO and CRO of Dymon Asia.
Mark recalls the defining moments of his career and the decisions he made that led to him spearheading a multi-billion dollar investment management firm. He underscores the invaluable role of seeking out and wholeheartedly trusting mentors on his journey. Mark also outlines his anticipation for the battle for top-tier talent in the industry to rage on and expresses his unwavering readiness to confront it head-on.
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Episode 3 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Anthony Todd, CEO and Co-Founder of Aspect Capital.
Anthony shares with listeners the best advice he received at the inception of his now multi-billion-dollar investment management firm, emphasising how the virtues of patience and conviction were crucial to its success. He also underscores the potential risks AI poses to intellectual property and offers insight into how Aspect wove its cultural principles into its DNA from day one.
Episode 2 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speaks to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world continues with Ken Tropin, Chairman and Founder of Graham Capital Management.
Ken recalls how he started one of the largest investment funds in the world and how even a quarter-century later, his fervour remains as intense as ever. Ken also underlines the importance of impeccable risk management as the bedrock of any successful firm, and the indispensable need to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to AI, where the buzz shows no signs of abating.
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Episode 1 of Perspectives our dedicated series where AIMA, in partnership with KPMG, speak to alternative investment industry leaders from around the world begins with Seth Fischer, Founder and CIO of Oasis Management. Seth recalls the story of how he ended up in Hong Kong running one of the largest activist investment funds in the world as well as giving us an insight into his investment strategy in emerging markets and his unique experience in Japan. He also explains how he approaches attracting top talent to his firm and how he is embracing new technology such as artificial intelligence to retain his edge in an increasingly competitive market, and much more besides.
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There has been plenty of noise in recent months regarding alternative investment funds migrating to the United Arab Emirates with some of the largest names in the industry among those setting up shop in the region. To get an on-the-ground report on whether we should believe the hype The Long-Short speaks to Muneer Khan, Middle East Managing Partner at Simmons & Simmons, who joins to discuss the buzz around growth in the Middle East.
Separately, the Long-Short team has been working on something new and quite special. We've partnered with KPMG to bring you something a little different, the ‘Perspectives’ series.
Perspectives is a dedicated series of conversations with leading CEOs and founders of alternative investment firms from around the world. Over the next few months, we will bring listeners along with us to hear from industry leaders on a variety of areas, including how to attract and retain top talent in the context of the fierce war for talent out there, as well as how to navigate the increasingly complex operational scaling challenges of running a modern investment funds business and much, much more.
The first episode of Perspectives will be published next week. Stay tuned.
First, they were called “shadow banks”, then they were “non-banks”, neither of which provides much insight into what they are. Who are these amorphous NBFIs and why are regulators so concerned about their potential impact on global financial stability?
To define the indefinable AIMA’s Jiří Król is joined by Karl Wachter, General Counsel at Magnetar Capital and AIMA’s chair, and Martin Moloney, Secretary General of IOSCO to unpick the muddled debate over whether an investment fund can be a bank and how it should be treated by regulators if it does bank-like things.
Among the many areas discussed are private funds’ risk management processes, use of leverage, and liquidity challenges.
The 5th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report (2023), a new research piece from AIMA, PwC and CoinShares, is out now providing some much-needed insight and data to the pressing questions around the current sentiment of traditional hedge funds and crypto fund managers towards the digital asset investment space today.
To delve into the findings, Drew Nicol is joined by a couple of the report’s authors, Peter Brewin, a Partner at PwC Hong Kong, and James Delaney, a Director in AIMA’s Government Affairs team and central figure in AIMA’s Digital Assets Working Group (AIMA DAWG). The in-depth conversation covers emerging trends, investment strategies, evolving market structure, regulatory efforts and industry reaction to 2022 crypto market events.
The 5th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report (2023), a new research piece from AIMA, PwC and CoinShares, is out now providing some much-needed insight and data to the pressing questions around the current sentiment of traditional hedge funds and crypto fund managers towards the digital asset investment space today.
To delve into the findings, Drew Nicol is joined by a couple of the report’s authors, Peter Brewin, a Partner at PwC Hong Kong, and James Delaney, a Director in AIMA’s Government Affairs team and central figure in AIMA’s Digital Assets Working Group (AIMA DAWG). The in-depth conversation covers emerging trends, investment strategies, evolving market structure, regulatory efforts and industry reaction to 2022 crypto market events.
This week, we delve back into the most consequential legal campaign by the US SEC you may still not be aware of. AIMA is standing as a friend of the court against the regulator's endeavour to redefine the nearly century-old definition of a securities dealer.
As we stand on the cusp of several court rulings that could up-end the market dynamic as we know it, we examine another unusual case the SEC has brought forward in its under-the-radar attempt to significantly widen the net of the Exchange Act.
To navigate you through the twists and turns of this legal saga we are joined by Gabriel K Gillett, Partner at Jenner & Block, and Suzan Rose, AIMA's Senior Advisor for Government and Regulatory Affairs who are closely linked to one of these newer cases: Keener v SEC.
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Football ownership has rapidly transformed in recent years, shifting away from local businesses and family enterprises to an era characterised by billionaire owners and sovereign wealth funds. Now, new players are emerging in the form of private equity and hedge funds, looking to take a slice of the action.
So, is football ownership the next big thing for private equity and hedge funds? And should fans be excited?
To answer these questions and more, we are joined by Dr Christina Philippou, an expert in football finance from the University of Portsmouth who recently conducted a government-commissioned study on the financial sustainability of the sport.
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Fresh from speaking at AIMA's Next Generation Manager Forum, Elissa von Broembsen-Kluever, Partner & MD at Omni Partners, recalls the lessons and insights she learned as her firm grew, including how to hire the right people, engage with prospective allocators, and keep investors happy.
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Let's talk about Succession...no not that one.
After nearly a decade in the top job, Luke Ellis is passing the reins of running Man Group, one of the world's largest alternative investment managers to Robyn Grew in September.
For those interested in hearing directly from Robyn, she recently graced The Long-Short podcast, where she articulated her vision for a more inclusive alternative investment industry.
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With digital assets never far from the headlines, The Long-Short has embarked on an in-depth exploration of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
Our guest, Teana Baker-Taylor, a policy and regulatory strategy expert at Circle, a global fintech firm, untangles the debate about what stablecoins are – and what they aren’t – and their potential impact on businesses and our daily lives.
She also discusses the nuances of navigating the evolving landscape of stablecoins, including the need to safeguard and educate investors against bad actors.
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As short selling is once again back in the headlines TLS went to one of the premier sources of short selling data to address common misconceptions about the practice and its role in recent events.
Managing Partner at S3 Partners, Bob Sloan, recounts his firm’s rise to prominence as social media’s primary source of short interest data during the GameStop episode, leading to a role in Netflix’s ‘Don’t Eat the Rich: The Gamestop Saga’.
He also offers his predictions on the future of AI tools such as Chat GPT and the role alternative data plays in modern investment strategies.
In this special episode, we recap the highlights from AIMA’s 2023 annual Singapore forum and hear from local fund manager, Ying Ren Ong about the key trends impacting the alternative investment industry in Singapore and the APAC region.
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Initial arguments that inflation would be transitory in 2022 have given way to the view that we are beginning a new economic cycle characterised by persistently elevated interest rates, inflation levels and consumer prices. But, does this present an opportunity for active managers to shine?
Henry Neville, Portfolio Manager at Man Group, is back in the studio to break down what inflation means for individuals and asset managers.
Henry outlines the types of strategies and assets that his models suggest will do well or poorly in the new environment and lays out the dilemma facing the Fed and other central banks looking to tackle inflation while avoiding a recession.
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This week, we speak to regulatory veteran James Hopegood, who after spending 16 years at the Financial Conduct Authority, is now Director of Asset Management Regulation at AIMA. James joins us to unpack the mammoth discussion paper recently published by the UK financial regulator on how the UK can take advantage of Brexit freedoms in the asset management sector.
With his deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape, James provides a whistle-stop tour of what the FCA is trying to achieve, explaining which pieces are most important for AIMA members, and offering a look-ahead at how the process will develop.
AIMA in partnership with RSM recently published a new report loaded with compelling data points into the fascinating world of fund manager and investor alignment.
This week, Scott Mackey, Partner at RSM, joins us to decode the report's findings and explore the ever-evolving landscape of how hedge funds achieve alignment with investors to foster long-term strategic partnerships.
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The US SEC is being accused of massive overreach in its attempts to set a legal precedent to expand its mandate to control the asset management industry. AIMA is acting as a friend of the court in several cases including the bizarre case of a student flipping penny stocks who the SEC wants to define as a securities dealer.
The upcoming ruling will have far-reaching and long-term consequences for the entire asset management industry. In this episode, we explain the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of this under-reported issue.
Joining us to unpack the intricacies of what’s at stake for the alternative investment industry are Brian Richman, Associate Attorney at Gibson Dunn, and Suzan Rose, AIMA's Senior Advisor for Government and Regulatory Affairs.
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The UK government's Edinburgh Reforms are both expansive and represent the strongest expression of divergence from EU financial services regulation by the UK to date. But will they deliver real benefits for the alternative investment industry?
To answer that question and more, AIMA’s Government and Regulatory Affairs team, Adam Jacobs-Dean, Global Head of Markets, Governance and Innovation, and Paul Hale, Global Head of Tax Affairs, join us on The Long-Short this week.
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Amid higher costs, increased competition, increased regulation, and difficulties in raising capital, the environment for seeing up a hedge fund is arguably tougher than ever. What then should fledgling fund managers do?
One option being taken up is a tie-up with an established asset manager. Doing so can offer the would-be start-up the entrepreneurial freedom to manage their fund supported by the institutional benefits of a scaled business. Join us for a not to be missed episode where Teun Johnson CEO of Man GLG describes how they support the next generation of fund managers.
With the global alternative investment world descending on Miami beach for Global Alts Week, The Long-Short gets the complete lowdown and inside scoop with our guest tuning in live from Miami.
Michelle Noyes, Head of AIMA Americas, joins us to share all the celebrity sightings from the week, as well as rounding up her key takeaways from the AIMA and Alternative Credit Council Private Credit Investor Forum.
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This week, we go to the source of hedge funds' capital and speak to a major allocator.
Eduard van Gelderen manages PSP Investments, one of the largest public pension plans in North America, and joins us to provide his insight into the very unusual Canadian pension model and how it compares to others globally. We discuss the reasons why a pension plan may or may not be able to allocate to all sorts of alterative investments and learn how PSP avoids the liquidity trap that so many other pension plans are falling into.
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In the last episode of The Long-Short of 2022, AIMA CEO, Jack Inglis, looks back at a busy year for the association and the alternative investment industry, and sets out AIMA's stall for what to expect in 2023.
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The past year has seen plenty of noise regarding alternative investment funds migrating to the United Arab Emirates with some of the largest names in the industry among those setting up shop in the region.
To get an on-the-ground report on whether we should believe the hype The Long-Short speaks to Muneer Khan, Middle East Managing Partner at Simmons & Simmons, who joins to discuss the buzz around growth in the Middle East.
This week, The Long-Short checks in on private credit markets to mark the launch of the annual ‘Financing the Economy’ paper by AIMA’s Alternative Credit Council and Allen & Overy. To help us unpack the main findings and provide additional colour, we’ve enlisted the help of three guests who were integral to the production of the report. Allen & Overy’s Denise Gibson, Co-Head of leveraged finance, and Hannah Gates, Partner in the leveraged finance team specialising in private credit, join us alongside Michael Small, Partner in credit and markets at KKR.
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This episode of The Long-Short is a special one. To mark the one-year anniversary since the launch of the Holding Strong: Alternative Investments in a Volatile Market, a programme produced in partnership with ITN, we are pleased to share an interview with our CEO Jack Inglis conducted by ITN Business host Belle Donati. Jack discussed the resilience of alternative investments, particularly the performance from hedge funds in recent years, AIMA’s role advocating on behalf of the industry and his thoughts on the future for alternative investments.
Like what you hear? Then visit aima.org to watch the full programme. Holding Strong: Alternative Investments in a Volatile Market is a news-style programme raising awareness of alternative investments and the latest sector innovations helping the economy to recover and thrive after the coronavirus pandemic. The programme explores what alternative investments are, how they work, and how they are accessible for all, not just the wealthy. It also addresses industry themes such as how ESG and socially responsible investments are key areas for the future and how the industry is encouraging diversity to attract the next generation of talent.
The programme includes contributions from Man Group, Citco, haysmacintyre, Reed Smith, Emso Asset Management, Securis Investment Partners, abrdn and Apex Group.
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Why is now a good time to join the global hedge fund industry and where do I start? This week, The Long-Short revisits a conversation with the authors of AIMA's careers guide, Katherine Abrat, COO of Arkkan Capital, Eleanor Davidson, Quantitative Researcher at Aspect Capital, and AIMA’s Aniqah Rao.
In the episode, our guests drop the veil on the numerous entry routes to launching a career in the hedge fund industry, and the limitless potential within.
Jump to episode 28 to listen to the full conversation.
The Long-Short this week spoke to Bloomberg’s Nadia Humphreys who has spent the past two years advising the European Commission on the coherency of its various ESG-related regulatory regimes with a focus on transparency and data consistency.
Nadia offered an insider’s perspective on the rule making process from her role as co-rapporteur for the platform for sustainable finance, on the data and usability workstream and lifted the lid on the group’s key requirements on how to harmonise all these frameworks.
This week, The Long-Short takes a step through the looking-glass to imagine what the world of asset management could look like with the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation. We’ve enlisted the help of our friends at SS&C, Dr Zeynep Hizir, EMEA Development Director, and Richard Atkinson, Managing Director, to help us understand this new innovative era of finance.
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This week, The Long-Short had the pleasure of speaking to Sebastian Mallaby, a Paul Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations as well as a multi-award-winning author and journalist. His best-known books on alternative investments include More Money Than God, a comprehensive history of the hedge fund industry, while his latest book, The Power Law, lifts the lid on the venture capital market. Sebastian spoke to us about his writing process, his take on the evolution of the alternative space since his hedge fund book was published just over a decade ago and gave a hint of which area of financial markets may be the focus of his next work.
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Amid continued instability being experienced in global financial markets, managed futures are once again demonstrating their worth to certain investor portfolios, with the average performance from a managed futures fund returning more than 10% net of fees for investors this year. In the latest episode to drop Kevin Donohoe, Head of Research at Abbey Capital speaks to The Long-Short, about these alternative strategies.
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Arca CEO Rayne Steinberg describes his journey from ETFs to ETH, explains why The Merge matters, lays out a use case for NFTs, and gives an insight into which jurisdictions are attracting the most crypto business.
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Don't get distracted! Despite the geopolitical and macroeconomic turmoil of the moment, you should have one eye on the potential "game changer" for UK regulatory reform - the Financial Services and Markets bill. Darren Fox, partner at Simmons & Simmons, provides a concise primer in the lead up to implementation.
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A quiet revolution is underway which is set to transform public and private market investing. Liquid alternatives can help bridge the gap between traditional and alternative assets for investors that do not have the mandate or the resources to invest in hedge funds and offer several ways to add value to your portfolio. In this episode, marking the launch of AIMA’s Bridging a Gap: Mapping the liquid alternatives universe paper, The Long-Short speaks to Francesco Paganelli, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss all things liquid alternatives.
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As we come to the end of our brief summer season break, The Long-Short wanted to let listeners in on a fascinating discussion with two US SEC representatives whom shed a light on how the rulemaking process works in the US. The SEC has released nearly two dozen rule proposals over the past year, and the recently released regulatory flexibility agenda suggests there is much more to come. During the episode, we break down how rules are made and the impact public comments can have on the outcome.
This conversation with Robert Holowka and Nathan Schuur of the SEC Division of Investment management, as well as Michael Kitson, Bridgewater associate, provides a timely insight into the regulatory rulemaking process. This panel is moderated by Suzan Rose, AIMA's Senior Advisor for Government and Regulatory Affairs.
The need for cyber-resiliency was thrown into sharp relief in 2020, when the world voyaged into a new era of digital working. This radical shift in how we work has triggered a permanent arrangement regarding hybrid working. This in turn has ramped up the need for more sophisticated conversations about the risks and challenges with digital working and cyber-security.
This week we are joined by George Ralph who has been at the forefront of helping fund managers ensure they are cyber-resilient. George is Global Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer RFA, which is a financial cloud and cyber-security services provide it to the investment management sector.
This week, The Long-Short returns to APAC to cover the recent launch of a joint paper by AIMA and PwC called "Alternatives in Hong Kong: building on the city’s strengths", which sets out six pillars that will support Hong Kong in retaining its status as a key financial centre in the face of challenges brought on by COVID-19, and competition for talent from other jurisdictions.
In part one we catch up with Phillip Meyer, General Counsel & Co-Chief Operating Officer of Oasis Management as well as the Chair of the Executive Committee of AIMA in Hong Kong, and Michael Bugel, Co-head of AIMA APAC, both of whom helped author the paper.
In part two, we speak to Lisa Tsui, Partner at PwC Hong Kong, who offered us her views regarding where Hong Kong sits in a global context as a financial services centre including the opportunities it has to leverage the growing need for wealth management services.
With estimated inflation in the US and UK now above predicted levels and nearing double digits, The Long-Short this week revisits a conversation with Henry Neville, an investment analyst at Man Group, who discussed what higher inflation means for retail and institutional investors and what investment strategies usually work best in this environment.
A 60 year old marketing rule which determines how investment advisors can market and advertise is changing, and firms that qualify (RIAs) have just four months to comply with a regulation on 4 November, that runs to hundreds of pages, containing opportunities and challenges for the industry.
In a not to be missed podcast for all RIAs, joining us on the Long-Short this week are Mike McGrath, Partner at K&L Gates and Suzan Rose, Senior Advisor to AIMA’s government and regulatory affairs, to discuss this very important topic.
Amidst a tumultuous series of events impacting crypto markets, The Long-Short caught up with fintech and digital assets thought leader Henri Arslanian, to guide us through the ABCs of cryptocurrencies and get to the bottom of what’s been really going on in crypto markets.
The Financial Times was at the forefront of uncovering the $2 billion fraud at the centre of Wirecard’s accounts, leading to the German payment processing giant’s collapse in 2020.
Two years on, the lead investigative journalist Dan McCrum sits down with The Long-Short to discuss his new book, Money Men, which details how his team, assisted by a cast of committed short sellers, exposed the truth.
This week, The Long-Short is joined by AIMA's representative in Washington DC, Daniel Austin, who provides a timely update to the flurry of regulatory activity in the US with the SEC fielding multiple proposals affecting the alternative investment industry. With so much to keep a track of, this episode is essential listening for all parties.
This week we speak to two of the key speakers at AIMA’s Next Generation of Mangers Forum that was held in London last month, as well as hearing from Fiona Treble who co-ordinates AIMA’s efforts with our emerging and next generation of fund managers.
In part one, we speak to Lawrence Obertelli, Director of Prime Brokerage Sales at Cowen, while in part two we premiere our first on-location interview, taking place in the wings of the next gen conference where we sat down with Priya Mehta, Partner of Buzzacott, an international accounting and HR consultancy to discuss how emerging manager clients are faring.
This week, we speak to Jaclyn Bouchard, Head of ESG at Preqin, to compare the challenges of applying ESG principles to private and public markets.
In this episode, marking the launch of AIMA’s careers guide, The Long-Short speaks to Katherine Abrat, COO of Arkkan Capital, and Eleanor Davidson, Quantitative Researcher at Aspect Capital – two of the guide’s contributors - and to AIMA’s Aniqah Rao, Associate – Markets, Governance and Innovation, who authored the paper, to learn more about career opportunities within the global hedge fund industry.
Following AIMA’s sold-out inaugural digital asset event in New York last week, The Long-Short caught up with the keynote speaker Eric Peters, CEO of One River Asset Management, who offered an update on the latest trends in the market that dominated discussion on the day.
The Long-Short also spoke to conference attendee Alex Botte, head of client, and portfolio solutions at Runa Digital Assets, who gave offered her analysis after a tumultuous week in the crypto space, driven by the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin, and discussed what it means for the digital asset space going forward.
This week we welcome Nilesh Sudrania, CEO and founder of Sudrania Fund Services to discuss how the fund administration industry is moving onto a more digitised footing, with new services being offered to alternative investment funds.
This week we recorded from AIMA’s Singapore Annual Forum. In part one we speak to the event’s co-chairs Natalie Curtis, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and Thomas Scott-Barton, COO at Trovio Group, who offer their insights on the key trends of the alternative investment industry in APAC right now.
In part two, The Long-Short sits down with Kher Sheng Lee, AIMA’s co-head of APAC based in Singapore and deputy global head of government affairs, to hear more about the efforts of AIMA’s APAC team to support our members in the region.
Another opportunity to listen to some of the remarks made by guests that joined The Long-Short over the past three months. Guests that feature in this special episode include, Bill Kelly CEO and President of CAIA, Robyn Grew, COO of Man Group, global fintech and crypto consultant Henri Arslanian and Henry Neville of Man Group. The Long-Short will return with a set of fresh new episodes next week.
Radical change is coming to the US hedge fund industry. The barrage of proposals introduced by the SEC will significantly impact the way alternative fund managers operate.
If approved in their current form, these far-reaching proposals would represent a serious overhaul of existing market practices.
Not since AIFMD was introduced by the EU have we faced such disruptive changes to the rules affecting our members.
AIMA continues to work closely with the SEC and other rule-makers to highlight our concerns and the views of our global members. Members can access all our latest submissions, guidance and commentary on these, as well as all our other US regulatory work.
The Long-Short spoke to Daniel Austin, Director of US Policy and Regulation at AIMA, to unpack each major regulatory requirement, including why they are being proposed, and what they mean for the alternative investment industry in the US and globally.
Recently, the UK government divided opinions in the pensions and asset management communities by underscoring its commitment changing the rules around how defined contribution pension schemes can invest in less-liquid products, including the launch of a new investment vehicle—the Long-Term Asset Fund—and the removal of some performance fees from the charge cap.
To untangle exactly what is being proposed and what it means for the alternative investment industry, pensions schemes, and everyday savers, The Long-Short podcast welcomed guests from each side of the aisle.
Karen Hurst, Senior Policy advisor for the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, explains why some in the pensions community are hesitant, while Nick Smith, Director, Private Credit, at the Alternative Credit Council, outlines why asset managers endorse the changes.
Freddie Parker, Co-Head of Prime Insights & Analytics, at Goldman Sachs, shares the findings of his research into the growing universe of hedge funds that are adding private market exposure to their strategies, with potentially disruptive consequences for the traditional venture capital model.
This week, Professor Keith Black, Managing Director at CAIA Association's Financial Data Professional Institute (FDP) speaks to our hosts Tom Kehoe, and Drew Nicol on the growing influence of quantitative techniques and alternative data as it becomes more mainstream.
Speaking to The Long-Short on International Women’s Day, Man Group’s Robyn Grew set out her vision for a fairer and more inclusive industry.
The Long-Short welcomed Henry Neville, an investment analyst at Man Group, who discussed the ever-growing threat of higher inflation in global markets.
Henry explained what the highest inflation levels of the past 40 years means for retail and institutional investors, what investment strategies usually work best in this environment, and what to expect from the Fed and other central banks over the coming months.
This week, The Long-Short spoke to Matthew Franko, Principal, and David M. Collins, Manager, Gov Risk Strategy, Office of the CISO from RSM US LLP as well as James Delaney, Director of Asset Management and Regulation at AIMA.
The conversations highlighted the considerations that an investment manager could make to prepare and respond to a cyber threat or disruption in order to continue to be an effective and reputable investment manager.
Confused by the recent flurry of proposed rules by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for private funds and capital markets? The Long-Short spoke to Daniel Austin, Director of US Policy and Regulation at AIMA, to unpack each major regulatory requirement, including why they are being proposed, and what they mean for the alternative investment industry in the US and globally.
With Intelligence's Senior Research Analyst Christopher Brown breaks down the key findings of the recent WI-AIMA US Investor Intentions H1 2022 report and adds additional colour on what the data says about allocators and their views on alternative investments.
Episode 14 of The Long-Short welcomes CAIA's CEO and president Bill Kelly, who joins our hosts to discuss his vision for improving financial literacy and understanding of the alternative investment industry among the general public, explain why keeping CAIA’s curriculum up-to-date with the market is a never-ending job.
This week, The Long-Short focuses on the events of ‘hedge fund week’ in Miami, including the AIMA and Alternative Credit Council Private Credit Investor Forum. AIMA representatives Michelle Noyes, Head of AIMA Americas, and Romulad Beneche, Director, attending the events gave their hot-takes on the key themes of the first major in-person event for hedge funds in two years.
The Long-Short also spoke to Stuart MacDonald, Managing Partner at Bride Valley Partners and host of the popular radio show The Naked Short Club, who was also in Miami for the events and talked through the key themes from ESG and digital assets, to inflation and the growth of private markets.
In this episode of The Long-Short we investigate why so many private credit funds are entering the trade finance market. Our guests this week are TXF’s editor-in-chief and director Jonathan Bell and Jolyon Ellwood-Russell, a partner at Simmons & Simmons focused on Private Credit, Trade & Commodity Finance in Asia, who recently partnered with AIMA's Alternative Credit Council on a research report available on aima.org.
The Long-Short is now weekly. In our first back-to-back episode, we speak with Henri Arslanian, PwC’s Crypto Leader, to guide us through the latest developments in the fastest moving segment of the alternatives market. Join us for a must-listen episode to prepare for what will undoubtedly be a fascinating year for digital assets.
In our first episode of the year, Adam Jacobs-Dean returns to The Long-Short to review a busy 2021 for short sellers, with several key regulatory developments and trends expected to continue to dominate the market in the year ahead.
In the last episode of The Long-Short of 2021, AIMA CEO, Jack Inglis, looks back at a busy year for the association and the alternative investment industry, and sets out AIMA's stall for what to expect in 2022.
In episode 8 of The Long-Short, co-hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol are joined by ITN Production’s Head of Industry News Nina Harrison-Bell to discuss the recent collaborative project which produced the news-style programme, Holding Strong: Alternative Investment in a Volatile Market, and her thoughts as to how best to deliver digital content
In our latest episode, The Long-Short host Tom Kehoe sits down with industry stalwart, John Budzyna, Managing Director at KPMG in the US (National Leader responsible for Market Development for Alternative Investments) who describes the key findings of a new collaborate research project exploring how hedge funds are accelerating out of the pandemic.
Episode 6 of The Long-Short covers all things private credit and unpacks the findings of the recently-published Financing the Economy report, which this year focuses on how private credit managers are integrating ESG into their investment strategies. Drew Nicol is joined by Jiri Krol, Global Head of the ACC, and Stanimir Kostov, a Partner in the Global Leveraged Finance practice at Allen & Overy, which partnered with The ACC on the FtE.
This week’s episode welcomes our first external guest, Mush Ali, Director at OneTen Associates, a specialist recruiter for the fund management sector. Ali gives his perspective on how the hedge fund recruitment market has evolved over the past decade offering guidance to firms looking to hire prospective candidates looking for their next career move.
This week’s podcast examines the world of emerging hedge fund managers, otherwise described at AIMA as next generation managers (fund managers running up to US$500 million AuM). Fiona Treble, global head of membership at AIMA and responsible for coordinating AIMA’s engagement with next generation of managers, joins The Long-Short to discuss the opportunity and challenges for this crucial part of the industry.
We hear and read about digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, all the time but they are still surrounded by misconceptions.
Our host Drew Nicol speaks to Michelle Noyes, AIMA’s head of Americas and a driving force for the association’s digital assets working group, to dispel some common myths around digital assets and explains how hedge funds are navigating the opportunities and challenges in this emerging market.
In the second episode of The Long-Short, Adam Jacobs-Dean, AIMA’s Global Head of Markets, Governance and Innovation, and part of the association’s broader government and regulatory affairs team, explains (almost) everything you need to know when exploring the hot topics of responsible investments and ESG.
In the inaugural episode of The Long-Short podcast, AIMA's CEO Jack Inglis offers his insights on the year to date performance of the hedge funds industry as well as AIMA's key priorities for the remainder of the year.