AIMA Journal 146 - CEO Message
By Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA
Published: 22 June 2026
This edition of the AIMA Journal truly reflects the breadth and diversity of the alternative investment universe. Inside, you will not find a single overarching theme or just another round of commentary on the age of AI, but rather practical insights into how alternative investment firms are embracing change across multiple new frontiers.
For example, in recent months, interest in prediction markets and event contracts has gathered pace. As participation grows, including among asset management firms, compliance questions quickly move up the agenda. Therefore, this edition opens by looking at why prediction markets may be your next compliance priority. In anticipation, AIMA is ensuring members are informed to ease any potential headache through educational webinars and other resources — one of which you can find here. This webinar dives deeper into the compliance considerations for fund managers as this new marketplace develops.
Elsewhere, exploring another emerging theme of quantitative investing, a contributor asks whether the so-called “Quant Winter” has truly thawed, or whether recent performance simply reflects a more selective environment, where process and data quality are becoming more decisive differentiators.
This edition also examines wider themes shaping the industry’s future, from cybersecurity and operational resilience to reflections on neurodivergence in finance and its potential link to decision-making in technical strategies. Another piece even considers how generational wealth transfer among Canadian farm families may gradually reshape long-term capital flows.
Meanwhile, on the global stage, geopolitics continues to shape positioning and risk. A contributor looks at how sustained volatility is shaping hedge fund strategies and offshore governance considerations, including the role of the US dollar and the responsibilities facing directors in conflict-affected jurisdictions.
Taken together, these articles offer a comprehensive snapshot of an industry adapting in real time to new pressures and opportunities.
For those looking to engage further with these themes and more, I would encourage readers to explore AIMA’s events calendar and make full use of AIMA's global expertise and reach.