The Long-Short

Don't get distracted! Despite the geopolitical and macroeconomic turmoil of the moment, you should have one eye on the potential "game changer" for UK regulatory reform - the Financial Services and Markets bill. Darren Fox, partner at Simmons & Simmons, provides a concise primer in the lead up to implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quiet revolution is underway which is set to transform public and private market investing. Liquid alternatives can help bridge the gap between traditional and alternative assets for investors that do not have the mandate or the resources to invest in hedge funds and offer several ways to add value to your portfolio. In this episode, marking the launch of AIMA’s Bridging a Gap: Mapping the liquid alternatives universe paper, The Long-Short speaks to Francesco Paganelli, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss all things liquid alternatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of our brief summer season break, The Long-Short wanted to let listeners in on a fascinating discussion with two US SEC representatives whom shed a light on how the rulemaking process works in the US. The SEC has released nearly two dozen rule proposals over the past year, and the recently released regulatory flexibility agenda suggests there is much more to come. During the episode, we break down how rules are made and the impact public comments can have on the outcome.This conversation with Robert Holowka and Nathan Schuur of the SEC Division of Investment management, as well as Michael Kitson, Bridgewater associate, provides a timely insight into the regulatory rulemaking process. This panel is moderated by Suzan Rose, AIMA's Senior Advisor for Government and Regulatory Affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for cyber-resiliency was thrown into sharp relief in 2020, when the world voyaged into a new era of digital working. This radical shift in how we work has triggered a permanent arrangement regarding hybrid working. This in turn has ramped up the need for more sophisticated conversations about the risks and challenges with digital working and cyber-security.This week we are joined by George Ralph who has been at the forefront of helping fund managers ensure they are cyber-resilient. George is Global Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer RFA, which is a financial cloud and cyber-security services provide it to the investment management sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Long-Short returns to APAC to cover the recent launch of a joint paper by AIMA and PwC called "Alternatives in Hong Kong: building on the city’s strengths", which sets out six pillars that will support Hong Kong in retaining its status as a key financial centre in the face of challenges brought on by COVID-19, and competition for talent from other jurisdictions. In part one we catch up with Phillip Meyer, General Counsel & Co-Chief Operating Officer of Oasis Management as well as the Chair of the Executive Committee of AIMA in Hong Kong, and Michael Bugel, Co-head of AIMA APAC, both of whom helped author the paper.In part two, we speak to Lisa Tsui, Partner at PwC Hong Kong, who offered us her views regarding where Hong Kong sits in a global context as a financial services centre including the opportunities it has to leverage the growing need for wealth management services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With estimated inflation in the US and UK now above predicted levels and nearing double digits, The Long-Short this week revisits a conversation with Henry Neville, an investment analyst at Man Group, who discussed what higher inflation means for retail and institutional investors and what investment strategies usually work best in this environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 60 year old marketing rule which determines how investment advisors can market and advertise is changing, and firms that qualify (RIAs) have just four months to comply with a regulation on 4 November, that runs to hundreds of pages, containing opportunities and challenges for the industry. In a not to be missed podcast for all RIAs, joining us on the Long-Short this week are Mike McGrath, Partner at K&L Gates and Suzan Rose, Senior Advisor to AIMA’s government and regulatory affairs, to discuss this very important topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amidst a tumultuous series of events impacting crypto markets, The Long-Short caught up with fintech and digital assets thought leader Henri Arslanian, to guide us through the ABCs of cryptocurrencies and get to the bottom of what’s been really going on in crypto markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Financial Times was at the forefront of uncovering the $2 billion fraud at the centre of Wirecard’s accounts, leading to the German payment processing giant’s collapse in 2020. Two years on, the lead investigative journalist Dan McCrum sits down with The Long-Short to discuss his new book, Money Men, which details how his team, assisted by a cast of committed short sellers, exposed the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Long-Short is joined by AIMA's representative in Washington DC, Daniel Austin, who provides a timely update to the flurry of regulatory activity in the US with the SEC fielding multiple proposals affecting the alternative investment industry. With so much to keep a track of, this episode is essential listening for all parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.