The hedge fund market, private credit and ESG investment
strategy were among the key topics of discussion at this year's
AIMA Australia Annual Forum in Sydney.
A good mix of fund managers, advisors and service providers
active in the alternative investment space attended the Alternative
Investment Management Association (AIMA) Australia Annual Forum at Sydney's
Sofitel Wentworth Hotel. Alongside Australian managers, many
overseas representatives – particularly from Asia –
were present.
Hedge funds
Market volatility, reduced sentiment and increased compliance
costs have made the hedge fund market a difficult one in the last
couple of years. However, some optimism remains and this has
seen a number of new (smaller) funds established. This was one of
the points raised in the first presentation by Dr Sushil Wadhwani
(Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer at Wadhwani Asset
Management LLP). These smaller funds can still be successful, by
keeping on top of market
