Fundana
Gold Sponsor
Fundana is a boutique specialising for more than 23 years on scouting and building portfolios of hedge funds. Based in Switzerland and regulated by FINMA (Switzerland’s main regulator), it has gained inter- national peer and client recognition (Awards, Member of the Alternative Investment Manager Association Research Committee, Member of the Worldwide Billion Dollar Club). Its client base is mostly made of institutional investors and family o ces/wealth advisors and is based in Continen- tal Europe, Middle East and Latam. e rm focuses exclusively on the most liquid, transparent and simple hedge fund strategies, namely equity long/short, event-driven, CTA and macro. Its expertise lies in identifying new managers and not just providing access to existing large hedge funds. Fundana provides tailor-made solutions as well as fund products. Since 1993, its agship fund has annualised 7% (net of fees, USD) and outper- formed the MSCI World Index by more than 140% while its risks have been about half of equity indices, with 8% volatility and 20% drawdown. With a 23 years track record and more than USD 800 million of AuM, the fund is now one of the oldest and largest of its kind.
Aberdeen
Gold Sponsor
Aberdeen Asset Management is one of the world’s largest independent asset managers by assets under management with $374.0 billion in AUM as at 31 December 2016. As a pure asset manager without the distractions of other financial services activities, we are free to focus all our resources on our core expertise. By managing our business to the same standards we demand in the companies in which we invest, we ensure the interests of our clients and of our shareholders are completely aligned. Visit our website: www.aberdeen-asset.ae
Barclays
Gold Sponsor
Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, we operate in over 50 countries and employ over 130,000 people. We provide large corporate, government and institutional clients with a full spectrum of solutions to their strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs. Our clients also benefit from access to the breadth of expertise across Barclays. We’re one of the largest financial services providers in the world, and are also engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate banking, and wealth and investment management.
HSBC
Gold Sponsor
HSBC Global Asset Management is the investment management business of the HSBC Group. We have a long history of dealing with a diverse client base from retail and private banking clients to intermediaries, commercial and corporate clients and some of the biggest institutional investors in the world - through both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Global Asset Management connects its clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices delivering global capabilities with local market insight and visibility on potential opportunities in the areas that matter most to our clients.
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Gold Sponsor
Abu Dhabi Global Market is a broad-based international financial center for local, regional and international institutions, established in accordance with the Federal Law No (8) of 2004, Federal Decree No (15) of 2013, Cabinet Resolution No (4) of 2013, and Abu Dhabi Law No (4) of 2013. ADGM’s three independent authorities – the Registration Authority, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts – ensure that our business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practice that are recognized by major financial centers across the world. In collaboration with other International Financial Centers, global institutions and regulators, Abu Dhabi Global Market develops and support member institutions with the regulatory framework, legal jurisdiction and attractive business environment they need for sustainable business growth.
ADS Securities
Gold Sponsor
Abu Dhabi-based ADS Securities provides sophisticated forex, bullion and commodities trading solutions to institutional and private investors. Institutional clients include banks, global and re- gional hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks and non-bank nancial institutions. ese are equally split between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Private clients range from individual private traders through to experienced business people managing both personal and family assets. ADS Securities is the largest brokerage by volume in the Middle East and one of the fastest growing forex and investment companies globally. Regu- lated by the Central Bank of the UAE, ADS Securities is a very well capitalised company. e nancial strength of the company has allowed on-going investment in technology; access to tier one liquidity providers and the provision of a very high level of client support. Located in a stable and secure marketplace, ADS Securities is a new force in global trading. e company is focused on providing the consistent spreads and prices institutions and individual are looking for. Located between the Far-East and Europe ADS Securities helps bridge ows and maintain liquidity from the closing of Singapore through to the opening of London.
AD Capital
Silver Sponsor
AD CAPITAL was set up in 2010 with a paid- up capital of USD 1 million to become a preeminent provider of asset management services, both in Morocco and the broader Middle East and North Africa region. AD Capital is a dynamic firm, it is one of only a handful of independent asset-management organizations in Morocco, operating outside the framework of the large commercial banks. As an expression of its commitment to the country’s entrepreneurial spirit, AD Capital was the first asset management company to be recognized by Casablanca Financial City, the fast-developing international hub for the financial services industry.
Thayerbrook
Silver Sponsor
Thayer Brook Partners is an investment management company operating systematic strategies in the most liquid exchange traded futures markets around the world. These strategies are directional and based on a culture of absolute return rather than performance relative to a benchmark. The highest emphasis is placed on risk management which is integral to our program. At Thayer Brook we understand that the hedge fund sector is an absolute return business. We also understand that today’s investors demand liquidity and transparency, and we seek to provide both, with weekly liquidity terms for our funds, no lock-ups, and full disclosure of our methods. The company was founded by Philip Stoltzfus (CEO) and Scott Ganis (COO) in October 2005. The firm has the backing of one of the largest Japanese banking groups and an experienced management team with extensive and diverse backgrounds in the investment industry. Our trading and operational infrastructure is of the highest institutional standards. Through our ongoing program of research and development it is our aim to build on this strong foundation, creating an investment group utilizing the most sophisticated techniques for providing alpha generation and portfolio diversification solutions to the institutional investment community.
CAIA
Partner
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a non-profit organization founded in 2002, is the world leader in alternative investment education. The CAIA Association is best known for the CAIA Charter®, an internationally recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a member of the CAIA Association, a global network of 7,700 alternative investment leaders located in 80+ countries, who have demonstrated a deep and thorough understanding of alternative investing. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program®, an online course that provides an introduction to the core concepts of alternative investing. Having grown rapidly, the CAIA Association now supports vibrant chapters for its Charter Holder members located in financial centers around the world, produces world class research publications, and sponsors educational and networking events to help the CAIA community keep pace with the industry. CAIA is considered a leading authority and trusted voice for providing perspective on industry trends and developments worldwide. For more information, please visit CAIA.org.
AIMA
Partner
Founded in 1990, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has over 1,600 corporate members and over 10,000 individual contacts in over 50 countries. Members include hedge fund managers, fund of hedge funds managers, prime brokers, legal and accounting firms, investors, fund administrators and independent fund directors. AIMA’s manager members collectively manage more than $1.5 trillion in assets.
CNBC
Partner
CNBC, Inc. provides business news in the United States and Canada. It provides real-time financial market coverage and business information. The company, through its Web site, cnbc.com, provides real-time market analysis; video programming daily; industry and topic-specific blogs; cnbc.com live stream, a long-form scheduled programming of events; charts; and investing tools. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. CNBC, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NBC Universal, Inc.
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