While firms conduct academic research to expand on their knowledge of investment management and portfolio analysis, the research is empirical in nature, backed by data, has numerous sources and can most often be found on networks such as the Social Science Research Network, according to the experts.
Producing academic research papers provides a unique opportunity for exposure and feedback for emerging managers, however, the resources and time needed to allocate to the effort can be a significant hurdle for smaller managers, according to experts on the topic.
Like the view of the Loop neighborhood from its namesake bridge in Chicago, private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has had the goal of “constantly ever changing” since its inception in 2017.
Vergent Asset Management’s team and structure have helped it grow in a tough cycle and position the firm to take advantage of increased investor interest in the emerging and frontier markets.
Michael Anderson has previously lived a double life, executive of a health system by day while following his passion for investing by reading 10Ks “and all that fun stuff” by night.
The Alternative Investment Management Association has published a guide on how hedge fund managers can be an ally to colleagues from minority or underrepresented groups.
A Twitter post from MIT Investment Management Company investment team member Joel Cohen led to an open discussion about the expectations of emerging managers and the need for allocators to identify more effective ways to identify firms.
Channing Capital Management has launched its first publicly traded mutual fund.
The $42.5 billion State of Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds will host its inaugural emerging manager conference in the fourth quarter, according to live audio of its July 14 board meeting.
Meketa Investment Group will hold its next virtual emerging and diverse manager research day for public and private markets in October, the firm announced.
