17th Annual Alternative Investment Outlook Forum

Canada Events

Jointly hosted by CAIA Canada WestAIMA Canada and CFA Society Vancouver, the Annual Alternative Investment Outlook Forum brings together leaders from across the industry to discuss the changing landscape and outlook of alternative investments.

This year’s forum will include two moderated panels, with a focus on hedge funds during the first session, followed by an engaging conversation on current and future trends within the alternative investment industry at large.

The event will conclude with our celebrated networking reception.

 

HEDGE FUND STRATEGIES PANEL DISCUSSION

A diverse group of hedge fund panelists share their perspectives on a range of strategies, ideas, and contemporary topics.

Panelists:

  • Max Kozhevnik, Head of Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management, AllianceBernstein
  • Jason Cope, Head of Global Fixed Income and Rates, Polar Asset Management Partners
  • Michael Rapps, Managing Partner, Converium Capital

Moderator:

  • Shankar Kamath, Director, Partnership Portfolio, Capital Markets & Credit Investments, BCI

 

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT TRENDS

This session opens with a short presentation covering trends in the alternative investment industry followed by insights from our panelists who will elaborate on these broad trends and how they are impacting alternative asset allocation.

Presenter:

  • Hilary Wiek, CAIA, CFA, Principal Analyst, Fund Strategies, Pitchbook

Panelists:

  • Ash Tahbazian, CFA, Head of Sales for Canada, 3iQ
  • Allan Seychuk, CFA, Vice President, Senior Investment Director, Alternatives, Mackenzie Investments

Moderator:

  • Richa Nair, Director of Business Development and Investor Relations, PenderFund Capital Management

 

Speaker bios:

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Jason Cope

Head of Global Fixed Income and Rates, Polar Asset Management Partners

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Allan Seychuk

Vice President, Senior Investment Director, Alternatives, Mackenzie Investments

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Richa Nair

Director of Business Development and Investor Relations, PenderFund Capital Management

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Max Kozhevnik

Head of Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management, AllianceBernstein

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Shankar Kamath

Director, Partnership Portfolio Capital Markets & Credit Investments, BCI

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

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Networking Sponsor

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Gold Sponsors

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