In the August edition of the Alternative Investor we look back at the first half of this year, reflect on what's been driving the alternatives space and pick up changes in the regulatory environment with RQC Group.
We also include all our amazing guest features from the period, who have covered an enormous range of timely and relevant subjects, including tokenisation, commodities, insurance, ESG, impact investing, private market evolution, plus so much more.
January
How to run with the crypto bulls - Vincent Molino, Bitwise Asset Management
Family capital: from wealth preservation to opportunity pursuit - Christine Cairns & Kam Dhillion, PwC
Navigating Competitive Fundraising in 2024: The Crucial Role of Outsourcing Operations - Daniel Trentacosta, MUFG Investor Services
Trends in the recruitment space over the past year - Max Heppleston, Fredriks Partners
AI: The next computing paradigm - Christopher Rossbach, J. Stern & Co.
February
The Drive for Consistency and Depth in Impact - Chris Wehbé, Lendable
Why litigation finance can generate big gains and deliver big change - Roby Ryan, Aristata
The crypto wind at our backs - Louis LaValle, 3iQ Capital Management
March
ESG Programs and Practices of the 10 largest PE firms - Dhruti Patel, Jelmer Laks & Sabrina Katz, Blue Dot Capital
ESG drives alternative fund managers' investment decisions - Paul Spendiff, Ocorian
Navigating the new terrain of EU ESG standards - Thomas Sharpe, AIMA
UK ESG regulation steps up as UK-US ESG tensions rise - Tristram Lawton & Lucian Firth, Simmons & Simmons
April
How democratisation of private markets has become the hot topic of 2024 in the EU and UK - James Tinworth, Haynes Boone
Unlocking Wealth: The Potential Rise of Private Market - Mathieu Scodellaro & Jeremy Evans, PwC Legal Luxembourg
The Evolution of the Alts Industry Is Underway, But Will Take Time - McAllister (Mac) Kirschner, MUFG Investor Services
Firms are having to retool as they target HNWIs - Max Heppleston, Fredriks Partners
May
Springtime for Tokenization - Vincent Molino, Bitwise Asset Management
Tokenization: Signal in the Noise - Lucas Gaylord, Eulith
DeFi’s Next Catalyst is Not What You Think - Daphne Huang
Retailisation and the role of tokenisation for AIF managers - Robert Mellor & James Stewart, PwC
June
Empowering women entrepreneurs. It's about time! - Alexandra Daly & Peter Soliman, Arosa Capital
How Alternative Asset Managers are Working to Insure their Future Success - Josh Clarkson, Prosek Partners
July
Hedge fund investor demand for commodities increases - Sam McMurray, Marex
A market in search of a catalyst - Juan Carlos Artigas, World Gold Council