Separate Ways: Behind the evolution of managed accounts
April 30, 2025 at 11:00 pm
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Title: Separate Ways: Behind the evolution of managed accounts
Talking points:
AUM Adoption Patterns: Why most bigger hedge funds offer SMAs, while smaller managers face critical resource allocation decisions when implementing separate account structures.
Global SMA Landscape: Which Regions Are Leading the Charge?
Investor Demand Drivers: Understanding what tops the list of investor priorities as they increasingly look for SMAs in the alternative investment landscape.
Technology & Infrastructure Requirements: Evaluating the critical systems needed to efficiently manage multiple separate accounts alongside flagship funds.
Service Provider Selection Strategy: Unpacking why market reputation remains paramount, but technology capabilities increasingly influence provider choice.
Operational Efficiency vs Customisation: Practical approaches to balancing investor demands for bespoke solutions with operational scalability, particularly as 72% managers run SMAs pari passu with main strategies.
Speakers:
Manas Singh, Head of Hedge Fund Research - Hedgeweek (Moderator)
Mastan Momin, Managing Director, EMEA Fund Services - SS&C
Joshua Ketsler, President - Innocap
Carl Szantyr, Founder, Managing Partner - Blockstone Capital
James Bell, Senior Consultant and Director of Hedge Fund Research - Crewcial Partners
