Blog

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Investing

Why Emerging Hedge Fund Managers Should Consider First Loss Allocations

Whenever a hedge fund manager hears the term ‘first loss’ at a conference, they have...
Roadblock

Marketing Roadblocks To Asset Raising Success

Could your money management firm do better in its selling efforts? It is as important...
Cybersecurity

The Importance of a Robust Cybersecurity Program for Fund Administrators

US regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its cybersecurity plans for RIAs and...
Real Estate

Will 2024 Be the Year When Distressed Commercial Real Estate Finally Gets Going?

If you read the news, you’ll know that the commercial real estate (CRE) market has...
Asset growth

Helping Your Hedge Fund Attract Investors

There are thousands of hedge funds; more than enough to clutter the competitive landscape. With...
Business Meeting

Some Advice for Those Looking to Launch a New Fund Next Year

At EFSI, we are fortunate that we have a good presence in the emerging manager...
Financial market

Optimism for Alternative Investment Industry Rebound in 2024

Most subsets of the private markets – private equity, venture capital, real estate – have...
Anti Money Laundering

Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Promoting Transparency and Combating Illicit Activities

Beneficial Ownership Information reporting (BOI) is a critical tool in the global fight against financial...
Capital raising

Brand Or Commodity: Which Will Your Firm Be?

As a money manager your ability to survive and thrive is as dependent on your...