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AAAIM has partnered with Clade to develop its first-ever Diverse Manager Directory ("DMD"), a comprehensive directory dedicated to advancing diversity among fund managers and broadly facilitating ongoing engagement across the investment community. We encourage everyone to sign up today and be a part of the growing community of diverse managers and allocators. Click here to register as a GP: https://buff.ly/3ZdoQ4m Click here to register as a LP: https://buff.ly/3ZgeBwd

New episode! Our guest for our most recent episode of the AAAIM High ELI podcast is Vishal Bhutani, Chief Investment Officer of AMS Children's Fund (AMS), a new fund launching in early 2025. Together with David Gaynes, Vishal is forming AMS to capitalize on the growing interest by institutional investors in the Indian equity markets. Vishal believes that the middle market opportunity in Indian equities is one of the best investment opportunities available today. Leveraging his experience as an event driven portfolio manager, AMS believes it will be able to achieve superior risk adjusted returns. Listen to the full episode here: https://buff.ly/43oMf1n #podcast #episode Johnny Wu Clark Cheng, CFA, FRM, CAIA

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Diwali with us at the AAAIM New York Chapter event last week! We’re grateful to have shared this festive evening with such a wonderful community. Your presence, energy, and support made the event unforgettable. We hope you enjoyed the evening filled with lights, insights, and connections. Here’s to many more events that bring us together! #diwali #nyc

This Veterans Day, AAAIM proudly honors the veterans who have served with bravery, dedication, and resilience. Your sacrifices have shaped our nation's history, and we are deeply grateful for your service and contributions. Today, we stand with you in recognition and thanks. Shoutout to Context VC, a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in consumer startups and military veteran founders. Tim Hsia, Founder and Managing Partner of Context VC is a member of the AAAIM VC Committee. Check them out: https://buff.ly/40JpiZo #veteransday #aapiveterans

Last change to register! Join us tonight for a Diwali celebration, connect with others, and listen to insights from our India Markets panel. Save your spot: https://buff.ly/3YvE8B5 #diwali #nyc

At AAAIM, we’re driving impact, innovation, and growth for Asian American professionals! Interested in joining us to drive representation and inclusive access for the investment management industry? Learn more about how to become a corporate partner and make a difference: https://buff.ly/4epu7u8 #investmentmanagement #finance

Join us on November 7th in NYC for a special evening of celebration, an India Markets panel, and networking for our second annual Diwali Event! Thank you to our sponsors, Aksia and Blue Owl Capital. RSVP here: https://buff.ly/3YvE8B5 #diwali #celebration

We're pleased to announce that Sona Menon, Head of the North American Pension Practice and Outsourced CIO with Cambridge Associates, has been named to the Board of The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM). Alongside her work as an OCIO, Sona has long been committed to the mentorship of Asian American and Pacific Islander women in the investment community. We're delighted that she'll be able to continue the work of bringing in and raising up the next generation of talented investors in partnership with AAAIM.

Palladium's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of AAAIM,?Suzanne Wong, recently hosted a fireside chat with?Fiona Ma, the California State Treasurer, at AAAIM's 2024 Elevate Conference. ? Palladium Equity Partners, LLC?has proudly sponsored AAAIM for many years, and we are grateful for our partnership with an organization committed to uplifting underrepresented groups through education, networking, and empowerment within the AAPI community.