The Guernsey Investment Fund Association, in association with the Alternative Investment Management Association, is hosting an Autumn Update in central London.
The free-to-attend breakfast event will be held on 10 October. It is expected to attract hedge fund managers and advisers and will take the form of two panel discussions, which will consider key topics:
• The Barbell effect: here to stay?
There is an apprehension among traditional asset managers that they will lose out as money increasingly shifts to cheap, passive strategies on the one hand, and alternative investments and high-return specialists on the other. This ‘barbell’ distribution is putting significant pressure on the shape of the funds sector. Is it just a fad or has the future already arrived?
• Current trends in operational due diligence
The operational due diligence (ODD) process has continued to evolve significantly since the financial crisis. With the seemingly unending political uncertainty and market volatility, there is now an even greater focus by investors on ODD. Requirements now include increased reporting and transparency, robustness of corporate governance and a culture of compliance.
For more details and to book a place, click here