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 US presidential election, to appreciate that uncertainty is the
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. Cognisant of its importance, CAIS 2017 focused on philanthropy and
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 every two years, been more evident. This has come at
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 active fund managers are seeing more opportunities to trade both
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 financial crisis, the world suffers from a debt hangover. Globally
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 stellar cast of panellists from leading institutional investment groups, alternative
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. EisnerAmper’s summit is an invitation-only event exclusively for financial
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 the Royal Jersey Showground, Mike Byrne (pictured) told an audience
Softbank’s decision to choose a Jersey-based financial services company to administer its USD100 billion technology fund is expected to lead to more funds domiciling in the island. The Softbank Vision Fund was launched in October 2016 with the aim of becoming the biggest investor in the technology industry over the
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has launched its presence in the Isle of Man. More than 120 members of the local business community attended an event at Noa Bakehouse on 9 March. Jon Moulton (pictured), chairman of The International Stock Exchange Group (TISEG), says: “The event was a big
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