Editor's Note
I always wonder what the value of a keynote speaker is at an industry conference. I have not heard one person ever say the keynote speaker is why they signed up for a conference. In fact, most of the time the keynote speaker is not even announced until registration is closed or near closing.
When that mid-afternoon fatigue sets in, sometimes you just need a jolt of energy. Much like a cup of coffee or an energy drink can do the trick when 2:30 p.m. rolls around, the uptick in industry events as the third quarter rolls on through can be a boost the system needs after nine months of hard work.
For years, we have been asked when we were going to hold an event. We believe we’ve figured it out.
While the institutional market is the primary goal for many investment firms as they mature, more managers are expanding their distribution channels to adapt to a shifting landscape that is seeing increased interest among wealth advisors.
Independence Day is the central holiday of our country. It is the core around how everything else in this nation has been built.
It’s summertime and that means nearly half the year is already gone! As the end of the second quarter quickly approaches, it’s a time where many businesses begin to take a look at how things are playing out within the company and the industry at large.
Mergers, alliances and mentorships. All are critical parts of the evolving emerging and diverse asset manager space. This month we touch on each of those.
When we sat down to discuss our editorial goals for Emerging Manager Monthly this year, a key aspect was putting a renewed emphasis on “how to” pieces — somewhat of a return to our roots.
Everyone just wants an opportunity. That is what this comes down to right? No one desires a handout but everyone wants to have a chance to be in the game. It is what we have advocated for here at Emerging Manager Monthly since the beginning.
This month, we have our annual feature on military veterans in the asset management industry.