• Emergence of hedge funds and alternative asset managers – what’s behind this and what’s to come?
• Is the fund ecosystem/infrastructure enough to support sustained expansion?
• Charting the next wave of the industry – Tier 2 HFs/alt asset managers migrating to the UAE and the rise of fund hosting solutions.
• Opportunities and challenges for the alt asset industry over the coming months.

Navigating global macroeconomic trends and their implications for portfolio management. Where is the smart money going? Emerging markets vs developed markets.

1. Fund structuring in the UAE: This session will guide you through the intricacies of setting up a fund in the region.

 

2. Marketing your fund in the UAE/Middle East: Strategies for effectively promoting your fund in this rapidly expanding market.

 

3. The Golden age of private credit

 

The past few years has seen the UAE emerge as a global leader in AI driving innovation and future technologies. How are alt asset managers adapting and responding to this new megatrend? Will the increasing use of AI pave the way for more informed and profitable investments?

How are digital assets like Bitcoin, NFTs, and DeFi projects creating entirely new avenues for investors to diversify their portfolios, and what should traditional financial institutions do to remain competitive in an increasingly digital asset-driven landscape?