April 2021
Spring Cocktail Networking Event
Spring has sprung, and vaccines are being distributed in full force —so what better way to celebrate than welcoming the warmer weather over and evening of networking with your peers? Join members and guests of the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for an evening of small group networking happy hours. In order to facilitate more intimate conversations among smaller groups of members, the Roundtable is hosting a virtual networking event that will be comprised of multiple mini-gatherings of up to…
Find out more »Taking Advantage of the Rise of Alternatives in Retail
The Alternative Investments market has been growing by about $1 trillion per year, and is expected to reach $14 trillion by 2023, per Preqin. As demand increases in the retail space, the need for solutions to offer access to this market segment will be key for managers looking to grow their business. We’ll discuss how new technology can allow for efficient, effective and global distribution for fund managers. Additional topics will include: Product structures including defined contribution products Liquidity requirements…
Find out more »A Virtual Fireside Chat With Macro & Cryptocurrency Pioneer Michael Novogratz
From cryptocurrency, to the greater blockchain universe and every macro theme in between, Mike Novogratz will discuss the current landscape in the alternative investment industry and the most important things for investors to keep on their radar. The discussion will be facilitated by Rob Christian, Co-CIO of Franklin Templeton K2 Advisors. Michael Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. He was formerly a Partner and President of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Prior to Fortress, Mr. Novogratz spent 11…
Find out more »The Freshman Congressional Perspective
Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a conversation with freshmen Congressional representatives Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) following their first three months as part of the 117th United States Congress. The two freshmen representatives will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, minimum wage and foreign affairs, among other issues, and will share their perspectives as first time members of the House of Representatives during a historic pandemic and what it is all likely to mean for…
Find out more »March 2021
DEI Workshop: Men as Allies
DEI Panel: "Men as Allies": While today's workforce is more diverse than ever, senior leadership ranks in our industry remain largely white and male. Meaningful progress on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion front cannot happen without action, courage and sponsorship from those in positions of power. Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a candid discussion with a panel of industry leaders and experts about what leaders must do, what lessons they have learned and how to move the…
Find out more »Wall Street Women – 2021
In honor of International Women's Day, the New York alternative Investment Roundtable is hosting its fourth annual all-female forum. Sonali Basak, a Wall Street reporter for Bloomberg, will lead panelists in a discussion of a broad range of topics across the industry, including their views on markets and beyond. Panelists: Nancy Davis, founder and managing partner, Quadratic Capital Management. Casey Whalen, CEO and chief investment officer, Truvvo Partners. Nancy Davis is the founder and managing partner of Quadratic Capital Management…
Find out more »February 2021
The GameStop Fallout in Washington
Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable and the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association for a discussion on the ongoing fallout from the GameStop trading frenzy and its potential to disrupt short selling, brokerage commissions and trade settlement. The discussion will focus on Congressional and regulatory responses to the GameStop trading situation, along with looking ahead at the new few months of activity in Washington. Speakers: Bryan Corbett, President & CEO, Managed Funds Association Andrew Lowenthal, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Head of…
Find out more »Morgan Creek’s Mark Yusko on the Future of Finance: Trends in Fintech
Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a discussion with Mark Yusko, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management and the Managing Partner of Morgan Creek Digital Assets, about current trends in fintech. Mark will share his insights into how disruptive technologies like blockchain are poised to alter the landscape of the payment system and the nature of money. As a result of these changes, he thinks we will have a broader and far more decentralized…
Find out more »The Changing Private Equity Landscape -The Impact of COVID, Political Change & Various Other Factors
Join the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable for a panel discussion with industry leaders and experts about some of the ways the private equity industry is changing and adapting to current events -from the global COVID-19 pandemic, to a new political administration and looming issues such as climate change. Among topics that will be covered in this conversation are: The rising importance of the SPAC market in public capital markets and how it is impacting PE investments. Potential macro changes…
Find out more »NYAIR Pre-President’s Day Virtual Cocktail Networking
Abraham Lincoln’s cocktail of choice was The Jack Rose, William Howard Taft’s was The Bronx Cocktail and John F. Kennedy’s was The Hemingway Daiquiri. Whether you are partial to more formal cocktails of days gone by, or are partial to wine and beer, mark your calendar for February 11th and plan to join other industry professionals for an hour of virtual social networking in advance of the President's Day long weekend. Join members and guests of the New York Alternative…
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