The hedge fund industry and the alternative investment sector as a whole has continuously undergone changes of which sectors are hot and which sectors fall out of favor.

In 2017 cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies came front and center in the investment World. The news of people in this space making huge returns on their investments has led to a record number of new companies launching in the cryptocurrency and blockchain spaces and record investor money inflows.

The Capital Markets Union is an ever-ambitious endeavour of the European Commission to create a seamlessly integrated cross-border capital market in Europe.

By Holly Singer, HS Marketing: What’s the difference between marketing, advertising and branding? Why is ‘thought leadership’ a big deal? How can you get heard? How can you avoid common marketing traps? These are among the questions prepared by me for speaking during the recent Emerging Manager Seminar (April 19, 2018 in New York, hosted by Pepper Hamilton).

By Scott H. Fullman, CMT — At a meeting of the Hedge Fund Association (HFA) on May 10th there were several complaints that managers were having a difficult time creating outperformance, also known as alpha. Portfolio and money managers are paid not only to manage money but to enhance returns and manage risk.

By Martin Cornish, M.W. Cornish & Co: This Presentation provides a high level overview of the alternatives available to non-EU Investment Managers (AIFMs) wishing to raise capital from European investors for their non-EU Funds.

By Sal (Kislay) Shah, CPA, Crowe Horwath: Despite some recent volatility in U.S. markets, investors in both public and privately held companies have considerable cause for continued optimism.

By Laurence Beckler — Third party vendors typically provide products and services that enable an investment firm to plot a trading strategy and conduct daily operations. Typical engagements include, but are not limited to subscription agreements, trading and risk management systems, software licenses, and risk management tools.

The deadline for most Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers to file their annual updating amendment is approaching at the end of March.

Are you planning or contemplating a video speaking opportunity?  This dynamic multi-media form of content is becoming increasingly prevalent among the alternative investment community.