AIMA & CAIA Present: Hunting for Data-Driven Alpha

Canada

The explosion of alternative data has created significant alpha opportunity across the private credit and hedge fund industries. Tech-enabled lenders now have the ability to originate and price credit in markets historically ignored by traditional lenders. Meanwhile, quant investors endeavor to leverage alternative data sources (credit card transactions, social media, satellite images and more) to gain a competitive edge over peers. Hear from these leading experts on how alternative data and technology can create investment opportunities in today's market environment.

Moderator:

  • Jeffrey Berman, CFA, Head of Canadian Institutional Client Business, BlackRock

Speakers:

  • Jennifer Tkachuk-Tremblay, CAIA, Head of Business Development, Delphia Inc
  • Jesse Richmand, CFA, CAIA, Partner, CoVenture
  • Katherine Glass-Hardenbergh, Vice President, Acadian Asset Management

 

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