AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association

📢 Calling all #hedgefund managers As 2024 comes to an end, it's been another strong year for hedge funds globally with the average hedge fund reporting 10% gains net of fees as of the end of November. But how confident are you about the next 12 months? Will the Trump rally endure much longer? How do you rate your asset raising prospects over the coming year? We want to hear from you. Take our quick 1-minute poll and find out how your confidence compares with your peers! https://lnkd.in/eTgnZJTC With thanks to our partners Simmons & Simmons and Seward & Kissel LLP #60secondspoll #economicconfidence #confidenceindex #assetraising #economy #privatecredit #alpha

📢 Calling all #hedgefund managers As 2024 comes to an end, it's been another strong year for hedge funds globally with the average hedge fund reporting 10% gains net of fees as of the end of November. But how confident are you about the next 12 months? Will the Trump rally endure much longer? How do you rate your asset raising prospects over the coming year? We want to hear from you. Take our quick 1-minute poll and find out how your confidence compares with your peers! https://lnkd.in/eTgnZJTC With thanks to our partners Simmons & Simmons and Seward & Kissel LLP #60secondspoll #economicconfidence #confidenceindex #assetraising #economy #privatecredit #alpha

Crypto debanking is a problem. AIMA calls for action.   New AIMA research reveals that 75% of crypto hedge funds surveyed struggle to access or maintain basic banking services, which threatens innovation, operational efficiency, investor confidence, and talent acquisition in the US digital assets sector.   AIMA’s report, ‘The Debanking Dilemma’ https://lnkd.in/eMDp5zwD, highlights the urgency of addressing systemic barriers and calls for:   🔹 Stakeholder engagement between policymakers, banks, and crypto leaders 🔹 Proportional risk-based banking approaches 🔹 Regulatory clarity for the crypto industry Michelle Noyes, CAIA, Head of Americas at AIMA, commented: #alternativeinvestments #crypto #debanking #hedgefunds #cryptocurrency #banking

OUT NOW: DORA Compliance Checklist for Investment Managers. AIMA’s new DORA Compliance Checklist, produced together with Clifford Chance, aims to help investment managers prepare for the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), going live on 17 January 2025. This comprehensive checklist covers the actions required to strengthen your firm’s digital resilience amidst the evolving landscape of cyber and ICT risk. What's inside? The checklist covers: 🔹 ICT Risk Management and Incident Reporting   🔹 Digital Operational Resilience Testing   🔹 Managing ICT Third-Party Risk AIMA members can access the checklist here: https://lnkd.in/eKhJeyqA Get in touch for further information on AIMA’s work on cyber and technology, including relevant working groups, DDQs and sound practice guidance. #alternativeinvestments #dora #compliance #investmentmanagers

Breaking down crypto’s big year: Henri Arslanian talks 2024 and beyond. Amid the surge of Bitcoin ETFs and institutional adoption, 2024 was a game-changing year for digital assets. In this episode of The Long-Short, host Tom Kehoe, CAIA sits down with crypto industry expert Henri Arslanian to unpack the year’s top developments, including record-breaking market performance, regulatory milestones, as well as how to tackle the issue of debanking. Plus, Henri shares his bold predictions for 2025, will this be the breakout year for tokenized real-world assets to the next wave of institutional crypto adoption. Pick your preferred listening platform here: https://lnkd.in/g_5KavpR Or, watch the episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g896KVyM #alternativeinvestments #AIMApodcast #crypto #bitcoin #etf #cryptocurrency 

AIMA APAC extends its heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support throughout 2024! As we reflect on another year of impactful events and advocacy, we're proud of the strengthened connections we've built together. Discover more about our year: https://lnkd.in/gR-gsjTT From our team to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous year ahead! Michael Bugel Kher Sheng LEE (李可胜) Michael Gallagher Lee Kwang Teo Zandra Ang Kathy K. Odetta Ng Kanako Someya #FrankWu #AIMAevents #AtAGlance #AsiaPacific #AIMAAPAC #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #Australia #China #HongKong #Japan #Singapore

That's a wrap! 2024 has been an incredible year, filled with thought provoking events, meaningful connections, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers and sponsors for being part of our event programme this year. We’re gearing up for an even bigger and better 2025! Be sure to check out the amazing line-up of events announces already https://lnkd.in/deQcyTs , and stay tuned for exciting new announcements coming soon. #AIMAevents

What did AIMA do for you in 2024? From regulatory triumphs to industry-leading guidance, AIMA has made 2024 a year to remember! Key highlights include: ✅ Advocacy wins: Major legal victories against overreach by the SEC, progress on the AIFMD framework, and reforms across APAC. ✅ Practical tools: AIMA members love our tailored guides—look out for revamped DDQs in 2025! ✅ Events: A record-breaking 250+ events drawing over 19,000+ attendees from around the world. https://lnkd.in/ekB7qVzN On behalf of everyone at AIMA, we extend our sincere thanks to our members and sponsoring partners for their dedicated support and collaboration. #alternativeinvestments #yearinreview

Check out the exceptional lineup of speakers set to take the stage at AIMA's Global Policy & Regulatory Forum 2025 in New York. This year’s speakers will tackle the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the alternative investment space, offering insights to shape the future of our industry. Take a look at the agenda and register now: https://lnkd.in/ef7dV5Xc #AIMAevents

We are thrilled to release the AIMA Canada Handbook 2024, featuring an updated overview of the growing alternative investment landscape in Canada and our AIMA Canada Vision 2027—a roadmap inspiring where the industry can elevate to in the years ahead. From investors – institutional, family office and wealth – to alternative asset classes – hedge funds, private credit, digital assets and more – and to regulatory highlights, there is a wealth of context shared which will help readers better understand and navigate our local market. AIMA Canada is committed to ensuring a level-playing field where local regulation is consistent globally and Canadian manager access to capital is fair and strong. READ THE HANDBOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eY9Fe2qU Wherever you are reading this in the world, we hope Canada is a leading destination of choice for you for alternative investments. We look forward to welcoming you here! Thank you too to all of our contributing members for sharing your thought leadership and expertise with our wider community. AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association Alternative Credit Council