The hedge fund industry has always intrigued the general public, making eye-catching headlines and inspiring bestselling books and hit TV shows. But, when it comes to media engagement, many fund managers remain hesitant. In this episode of The Long-Short, host Drew explores the complex and sometimes fraught relationship between the financial press and hedge fund managers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our guest is long-time hedge fund reporter Will Wainewright, founder of Alternative Fund Insight, who shares insider tips on what makes a hedge fund story newsworthy, how firms can build strong media relationships the right way, and the common pitfalls to avoid.

99. Hedge funds and the media: Friends or foes?

This week on The Long-Short, hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol are joined by Sean McGould, CEO and CIO of Lighthouse Group, for an insightful conversation on the future of multi-manager platforms. Sean unpacks the key differences between multi-manager and multi-strategy, highlighting what the model offers and how Lighthouse fits into the constellation of mega managers. Sean also gives his perspective on what we can learn from Trump's first administration as Trump 2.0 gets underway regarding how markets may behave in 2025. Plus, hear why he’s optimistic about a resurgence in equity capital markets in 2025. Disclaimer: Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC (Lighthouse) and its wholly owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Lighthouse Group.” Any Lighthouse views presented in this podcast are for educational purposes only. Any information provided is not intended as investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to sell or buy, or as an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship of any company, security, advisory service or fund. Information is based on the opinions of Lighthouse which is subject to change based on the markets or other conditions. Certain information contained in this podcast constitutes “forward-looking statement” which is inherently uncertain and actual events or results may differ from those projected. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements and information. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. Lighthouse views and statements included in this podcast do not purport to address the financial objectives or specific investment needs of any investor or organization and should not be relied upon for investment decisions.

98. Has multi-manager mania peaked?

Amid the surge of Bitcoin ETFs and institutional adoption, 2024 was a game-changing year for digital assets. In this episode of The Long-Short, host Tom Kehoe sits down with crypto industry expert Henri Arslanian to unpack the year’s top developments, including record-breaking market performance, regulatory milestones, as well as how to tackle the issue of debanking. Plus, Henri shares his bold predictions for 2025, will this be the breakout year for tokenized real-world assets to the next wave of institutional crypto adoption.&nbsp;

97. Breaking Down Crypto’s Big Year: Henri Arslanian Talks 2024 and Beyond

Political Shifts, Regulatory Wins and What's Next for Alternative Investments

As 2024 draws to a close, the Long Short team delivers its annual year in review episode. Hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol unpack a transformative year marked by seismic political shifts, groundbreaking legal victories for the alternative investment industry, and the resurgence of key markets like crypto and APAC.&nbsp;Joining them is AIMA CEO Jack Inglis, who shares insights from a whirlwind year of advocacy and engagement, plus what’s next for private markets and hedge funds in 2025.

96. 2024 Year in Review

On this episode of The Long-Short, we dive into the resurgence of Portable Alpha. Once a go-to strategy for institutional investors like pension funds and endowments, it became a cautionary tale after the 2008 financial crisis. Now, nearly two decades later, it’s back in the spotlight. What’s driving its revival? How has the strategy evolved, and why are investors rekindling their interest? This week Anne-Marie Fink, CIO, Private Markets &amp; Funds Alpha at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board and Co-Chair of the AIMA Global Investor Board, unpacks the past, present and future of Portable Alpha.

95. Back to the Future – Why Portable Alpha is back making headlines again

This week,&nbsp;Daniel Austin, Head of US Markets Policy and Regulation, and Joe Engelhard, Head of Private Credit and Asset Management Policy, Americas, join The Long-Short from Washington to give their initial reaction on how the Trump Administration will impact the private funds industry.

94. Trump 2.0: What will happen next?

In this episode of The Long-Short, we dive into the often-overlooked world of smaller and emerging hedge funds. While 75% of global hedge funds manage less than $500m in assets, these entrepreneurial managers are rarely highlighted in mainstream media, which tends to focus on multi-billion-dollar firms. For nearly a decade, AIMA has tracked the growth and challenges of this sector, and our latest report, Standing Strong: The 2024 Emerging Manager Survey, offers fresh insights into everything from the costs of running a hedge fund to the milestones firms must hit on their way to becoming billion-dollar managers. Joining us to discuss these key findings is Lawrence Obertelli, Head of EMEA Prime Services Sales at Marex Prime Solutions, and a long-time contributor to AIMA’s research on start-up hedge funds.

93. Exploring the next generation of hedge funds

The growth in private markets has exploded over the past decade to a record $13 trillion AUM and the runaway growth shows no signs of stopping. As such, the asset class is under increasing scrutiny from a variety of stakeholders, including investors, governments, and the media. Leon Sinclair, Executive Vice President at Preqin joins The Long-Short team to discuss all of this, and how better data will shape the future of private markets and its role in the broader investment landscape.

92. How better data will shape the future of private markets

Today’s episode of The Long-Short explores the current state of the hedge fund industry

Today’s episode of The Long-Short explores the current state of the hedge fund industry, examining which hedge fund strategies have thrived and which have faced challenges this year. The Long-Short host Tom Kehoe is joined by Roark Stahler, the US head of strategic consulting at Barclays Capital Solutions to discuss hedge funds' market influence, crowded trades, and their impact on key markets like currencies and commodities. Plus, insights on the hedge fund launch pipeline and what to expect as we close out the year.

91.  Inside Hedge Funds: Strategy shifts, Market Influence and What’s Next

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