AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association

Four days to go until the AIMA Middle East Forum takes place in Dubai and we look forward to welcoming over 150 delegates from the alternative investment community for the half day programme. Thank you to the speakers for their invaluable insight and event sponsors for their continued support.   Bookings close today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezYbwsnG

Did you make the cut? Relive the 4th annual Private Credit Investor Forum with our highlights video.    From the speakers and delegates to our essential sponsors, the private credit community once again raised the bar for what an event can offer. Industry-leading LPs and GPs from around the world came together for a powerhouse day of insightful discussions, invaluable connections, and idea sharing.   Alternative Credit Council events are coming thick and fast with our next stop in Dubai next week. Check the full events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/eiw_ne_t Thank you, Miami! See you next year.   A special thanks to Dana Carey (MidOcean Partners), Paul Horvath (Orchard Global), Jiri Krol, Eric Muller (Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.), Michelle Noyes, CAIA, Richard Randall (IFM Investors), Chris Reel, CFA, CAIA (Albourne), Rafael Serrano (Safe Harbor Equity), Tina Suo (NYC Office of the Comptroller), and Deborah Zurkow (Allianz + Chair of the Alternative Credit Council).   AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association #pcif2025 #privatecredit #AIMAevents

China Live 2025 agenda unveiled! As we celebrate 10 years of AIMA in China, here’s a glimpse of the key topics we’re about to cover. Join industry leaders and experts on 25 Feb 2025 for insightful discussions on regulatory trends, global perspectives, what's impacting the future of alternative investments in China, and more. Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxqvARD8 A big thank you to our sponsors for making this possible:  BNP Paribas Walkers Fangda Partners State Street KPMG PwC Simmons & Simmons #AIMAevents #AIMAForum #AIMAAPAC #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #China #ChinaLive #HumanConnections #ComeAndConnect

Commenting on today’s hearing on debanking by the US Senate Banking Committee, AIMA CEO Jack Inglis said:   The hearing follows AIMA's recent calls for action on banking challenges faced by the crypto industry and the publication of some of the first data illustrating the scale of the problem faced by crypto hedge fund managers.   AIMA research found that in a survey of 160 crypto hedge funds, 75% reported issues with accessing or growing banking services for their funds. At the same time, none of the traditional alternative investment managers surveyed have lost or been denied banking services for their funds or management companies.   AIMA research into crypto debanking can be found in the comments below.

AIMA’s US digital asset custody concerns are back on the agenda! As the leading representative of the crypto asset hedge fund industry, AIMA’s Digital Assets Working Group (DAWG), has long been advocating for greater clarity on the US regulatory framework for custody of crypto assets, among other issues. Therefore, AIMA welcomes SEC Commissioner Peirce’s latest statement (https://lnkd.in/eraMeFYA) highlighting custody solutions for investment advisers as a priority for the newly announced Crypto Task Force. AIMA’s response to the SEC’s Proposed Custody Rule in 2023 highlighted a number of concerns relating to crypto assets such as impractical custody requirements, reduced competition, restrictions on trading platforms, potential bans on staking and cybersecurity risks. We look forward to engaging with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to create a sensible, clear ruleset for crypto assets. AIMA members:           🔹 will get the opportunity to hear directly from Commissioner Peirce at AIMA’s Global Policy & Regulatory Forum in New York on March 11. https://lnkd.in/ef7dV5Xc 🔹 can see the full list of shortcomings we identified with the SEC’s Proposed Custody Rule. https://lnkd.in/e7q5mmvZ 🔹 have access to AIMA’s Guide on Digital Asset Custody, providing key considerations around due diligence for alternative asset managers determining how to custody their crypto assets. https://lnkd.in/eisRfT5K #crypto #sec #hedgefunds #alternativeinvestments #digitalassets

One week to go! The countdown is on for the AIMA Middle East Forum 2025 - where the region’s top alternative investment minds come together for a day of insights, networking, and industry-leading discussions. Registrations are closing soon, don’t miss your chance to connect with fund managers, investors, and industry experts as we explore the latest trends shaping alternative investments in the Middle East and beyond. Take a look at the full agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/ezYbwsnG #AIMAevents

🗳️ Do you know where the most confident hedge fund managers are in 2025? AIMA's hedge fund sentiment forecast answers which markets are expected to be the best for capital raising and performance, according to local hedge fund managers. But what do you think?   Cast your vote in our poll or let us know in the comments.   #confidence #alternativeinvestments #hedgefunds #HFCI #marketoutlook

Striking into the Year of the Snake, AIMA in APAC is set to scale new heights this 2025 with more innovation, collaboration, and connections. Here's a snapshot of what we've been up to hashtag #AtAGlance! Be in the know – stay connected at our exclusive events: 📅 AIMA China Live 2025: https://lnkd.in/gB_RN5UY 📅 AIMA Singapore Annual Forum 2025: https://lnkd.in/eygBAftc Zandra Ang Michael Bugel Kher Sheng LEE (李可胜) Lee Kwang Teo Michael Gallagher Kathy K. Odetta Ng Kanako Someya #AIMAevents #AsiaPacific #AIMAAPAC #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #Australia #China #HongKong #Japan #Singapore

Big things are happening this February at AIMA! From exclusive networking opportunities to industry-leading insights, we’ve got a month packed with events you won’t want to miss, including the launch of the AIMA Middle East Forum in Dubai! Check out what’s coming up and secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/deQcyTs #AIMAevents

Has multi-manager mania peaked? This week on The Long-Short, hosts Tom Kehoe, CAIA and Drew Nicol are joined by Sean McGould, CEO and CIO of Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, for an insightful conversation on the future of multi-manager platforms. Sean unpacks the key differences between multi-manager and multi-strategy, highlighting what the model offers and how Lighthouse fits into the constellation of mega managers. Sean also gives his perspective on what we can learn from Trump's first administration as Trump 2.0 gets underway regarding how markets may behave in 2025. Plus, hear why he’s optimistic about a resurgence in equity capital markets in 2025. Pick your preferred listening platform below: 🎙️ AIMA website https://lnkd.in/eGyu58mH 🎙️ Spotify https://lnkd.in/dpgXPCTQ 🎙️ Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eKJXq_qJ 🎙️ Google Podcasts https://lnkd.in/dU5MQvi7 🎙️ Amazon Music https://lnkd.in/deTtqQPH #AIMApodcast #alternativeinvestments #multimanager #hedgefunds