Cesar Estrada looks at how upcoming regulatory changes could reshape the investor profile for private markets and how asset managers can prepare for a potential torrent of capital from retail investors
The real opportunity lies in understanding how tokenized assets can enhance portfolio construction, improve risk adjusted returns, and provide access to previously illiquid markets
Whilst setting up such a program requires some forward planning and resources, with careful thought it can reap dividends for both the manager and participants
As global markets continue their attempts to adjust to the policies of President Trump’s second term, there is a resounding sentiment of uncertainty and volatility. However, one consistent market theme that appears to have staying power is the strength of the USD compared to other global currencies
In August, discretionary global macro managers generally performed well, with many profiting from concentrated trades in metals, rates, and (certain) currencies. Long positions in precious metals—particularly gold and silver—were consistent profit centers across several managers that we track
Long term trend following programs were generally higher in June although some programs still put up negative numbers, prolonging their performance drought
While many market participants buy protection on CDS indices in order to hedge credit risk, selling protection on CDS indices can be an effective way of generating income in credit markets with a high degree of liquidity and diversification
Cesar Estrada looks at how upcoming regulatory changes could reshape the investor profile for private markets and how asset managers can prepare for a potential torrent of capital from retail investors
The real opportunity lies in understanding how tokenized assets can enhance portfolio construction, improve risk adjusted returns, and provide access to previously illiquid markets
The most important thing for PE firms to remember when making an interim legal hire is that the market is small – significantly smaller than the equivalent permanent hiring market
Cesar Estrada looks at how upcoming regulatory changes could reshape the investor profile for private markets and how asset managers can prepare for a potential torrent of capital from retail investors
The real opportunity lies in understanding how tokenized assets can enhance portfolio construction, improve risk adjusted returns, and provide access to previously illiquid markets
As global markets continue their attempts to adjust to the policies of President Trump’s second term, there is a resounding sentiment of uncertainty and volatility. However, one consistent market theme that appears to have staying power is the strength of the USD compared to other global currencies
Many alternative investment firms such as hedge funds, private credit and private equity firms now understand that fostering a diverse talent pool is not just the right thing to do but also makes good business sense
Cesar Estrada looks at how upcoming regulatory changes could reshape the investor profile for private markets and how asset managers can prepare for a potential torrent of capital from retail investors
The real opportunity lies in understanding how tokenized assets can enhance portfolio construction, improve risk adjusted returns, and provide access to previously illiquid markets
Venture capital firms have provided the resources crypto firms need to compete on the global stage, so much so that they can now see themselves on traditional stock markets – something that seemed out of reach for so long given the harsh and heavy glare of regulators
If defence can replicate the biotechnology model, then Europe can make the most of its rich tradition of hard science, engineering, research and entrepreneurship to build up its defence infrastructure rapidly
