AIMA Fund Manager Briefing: Focus on Closed-Ended Funds: How to Make the Most of the Opportunities in Today’s Environment
Investors in private markets have typically used closed-ended funds to invest in the asset class. This session will explore how attitudes towards closed ended funds are evolving in response to the impact of COVID-19, and the shift towards to opportunistic and distressed investment strategies in the market more generally.
The speakers will provide expert insight into the following topics:
- Operational concerns – challenges when sourcing investments, due diligence and defaults
- Increased transparency – demands from investors on more information, data and control and co-investments
- Regulatory demands – AIFMD, new Cayman Islands Private Fund Law
- New product development – firms are broadening their investment strategies and liquidity profiles
Speakers:
- Megan Gentilesco, Global Head of Private Equity Fund Services, BNY Mellon
- Samantha Levenstein, Director of Investor Relations, Beach Point Capital Management
- Brian McMahon, Managing Director & Global Head Credit and Private Debt Solutions, BNY Mellon
- Nicholas Smith, Director, Private Credit, Alternative Credit Council
Please note this session is open to fund managers only.
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