The Alternative - October
Welcome to The Alternative, providing you with the latest trends and opportunities in the alternative assets sphere. This edition features an analysis of real estate in Europe, Asia, the UK and U.S., a report on private debt, real estate and private equity in the Middle East, plus essential insights on Expo Real, AIFMD 2 and how to future proof your multi-strategy hedge fund.?
If you’d like to find out more about any of the topics covered in this issue, please do get in touch. Otherwise, happy reading?– and a big thank-you as always for your continued support.
REAL ESTATE
Exploring real estate in Europe, Asia, the UK and U.S.
Following a challenging year, the outlook for private markets, including real estate, is brightening as we move into the latter half of 2024.?In collaboration with the?Centre for Economics and Business Research ?(Cebr), we’ve analysed how these evolving conditions will impact real estate markets across Asia, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and the U.S.
Our latest reports provide essential insights into market dynamics and emerging trends, offering valuable guidance for investors and asset managers navigating today’s evolving landscape.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
What’s the latest on AIFMD 2?
Earlier this year, a hugely important set of financial rules were quietly published by the European Union. Indeed, after a long period of intense negotiations between the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, the text of the?directive to amend AIFMD, dubbed AIFMD 2, was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 26 March.?
Here, Justin Partington and?Fèmy Mouftaou provide an overview of the latest developments on AIFMD 2.?
HEDGE FUNDS
Future-proofing your multi-strategy hedge fund
Multi-strategy hedge funds, once the “new kids on the block,” have since evolved into mature and competitive investment structures. Multi-strategy hedge funds seek to maximize risk-adjusted returns by spreading investment funds across a wide range of underlying investment strategies, allocating capital dynamically between strategies and assets as market opportunities shift.
In this article, Dan Miller explores how multi-strategy hedge funds can innovate to maintain investment focus and thrive in an increasingly competitive investment landscape.
MIDDLE EAST
Private debt, real estate and private equity in the Middle East
Inflationary dynamics across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region exhibit variation. The overall outlook for 2024 remains cautiously optimistic, driven by a gradual rebound in oil-exporting countries and ongoing efforts to diversify economies beyond oil.
In partnership with the?Centre for Economics and Business Research ?(Cebr), we’ve analysed the evolving conditions affecting private debt, real estate, and private equity markets in the Middle East.?
REAL ESTATE
Expo Real: Key dynamics in the Irish real estate market
Expo Real, the premier annual European real estate summit, is an opportune moment to delve into the current dynamics of the Irish real estate sector. While many of the trends observed in Ireland resonate across the broader European Union and the UK, the local nuances offer a distinct perspective.
The market landscape in Ireland, while complex, reveals key areas of activity that hint at potential recovery.?In this article, Paul Stenson discusses the key dynamics currently affecting the real estate market in Ireland.
PRIVATE EQUITY
Strategy and operations decisions to bolster success when the allocation dam breaks
The private equity landscape of 2024/2025 is a complex one, marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities. On one hand,?the market has tightened , with high interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty making fundraising more difficult.
In this article, Dan Miller explores the key considerations necessary for a successful fund launch, with a focus on how operational excellence can set managers up for success in today’s ultra-competitive fundraising landscape.
AirFund announces partnership with IQ-EQ to structure its first feeder fund in private equity
AirFund, a digital marketplace established in 2021 to streamline the distribution of private market funds (non-listed assets) to individual investors through specialised wealth management distributors, announced the structuring of its first feeder fund. The feeder fund is being launched in collaboration with IQ-EQ through its French AIFM subsidiary, IQ EQ Management.
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