The Long-Short

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former portfolio manager Brett Caughran shares his experience in the hedge fund industry and discusses his training program, Fundamental Edge. Topics include the importance of mentors, the influence of multi-manager hedge funds, and the growing impact of buy-side analyst firms.

Sean McGould, Founder, CEO and CIO of Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, discusses the lessons he's learned in the dynamic world of alternative investments, the challenges of starting a fund today, and the importance of cultural fit and talent management. He also talks about the evolution of hedge fund setups and the increasing requirements for proper firm setup. Additionally, he shares his outlook on interest rates, philanthropy, and healthcare.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.