AIMA Fund Manager Briefing: Focus on Closed-Ended Funds: How to Make the Most of the Opportunities in Today’s Environment

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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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