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Absolute Returns Conference

Conflict, de-globalisation, rising rates, high inflation, an energy crisis, disruption to supply chains and an increasing social conscience all suggest we are entering a markedly different market environment than we have been used to. The implications for the stewards of other peoples’ money in this “new world” are still largely uncertain, whether it be asset owners or asset managers. It is an important time for experts to come together and do a deep dive into:
• What different market scenarios might play out and their impact on different asset classes
• How to build robust portfolios that can generate absolute returns and preserve capital in light of the challenging market environment, and;
• Innovative ideas around alternative assets, portfolio construction techniques and strategic partnerships

This event is typically attended by chief investment officers, heads of alternatives (and other asset classes), portfolio managers and specialist asset consultants.

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Absolute Returns Conference

Portfolio construction: Temporal inefficiencies, volatility and capturing tails

Rates, regulation and redistribution are all increasing. Are investors entering a new regime of higher inflation and volatility?
Absolute Returns Conference

Portfolio construction: Temporal inefficiencies, volatility and capturing tails

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Structural imbalances, market inefficiencies and relative value

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Building a modular approach to risk: The Future Fund as a case study

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Portfolio construction and role of tail risk

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Alternatives and YFYS: the path forward for institutional asset owners and investment managers

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Lessons from endowment investing in alternatives

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Can alternatives justify a seat at the table? Alternatives and YFYS, the path forward

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The great inflation debate: stagflation or disinflationary boom?

Absolute Returns Conference

Managing long duration assets in a new market regime

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

The impact of APRA on allocations to hedge funds and alternatives

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Richard McKinney: Structured credit, non-performing loans and the impact of banking regulations

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Kevin Russell: China long-short equity: alpha and liquidity outpacing investor allocations

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Kathryn Kaminski: Systematic investing in a dislocated market

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Absolute and total portfolio returns: views from Cbus and VFMC

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Atul Lele: Rapid policy response and the unprecedented speed of asset reflation

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Member switching, early access, and tail risk

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Daniel Seiler: Multi-asset and a basket of strategies

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Guillaume Dupin: Derivative strategies and non-linear payoffs

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Views from the consultants: manager reviews, diversification and new ideas

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Aron Pataki: Investing by thematic: deciphering the trends

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Lincoln Smith: Hedge funds and alternatives overview

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Manager partnerships, alternative strategies and absolute returns

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Dwight Scott: Fear and reality: separating the fact from the fiction in credit markets

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Erik Schiller: Structural inefficiencies and relative value fixed income

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Sanjiv Kumar: Machine learning and improving the investment decision making process

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Panayiotis Lambropoulos: Risk mitigation, portfolio construction and alpha seeking

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Matthew Andrews: Word from the street: CLOs, distress and the real economy

2020 Absolute Returns Conference

Pablo Calderini: Macro investing in a world of de-globalisation

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“

Good coverage of topics with intriguing discussion between the hosts and panel speakers. This conference definitely met my expectations.

Edwin Lo

Acting head of investments / senior portfolio manager, Uniting Financial Services

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The conference was well-structured. The audience was engaged and asking lots of questions.

Scott Pappas

Senior portfolio manager, absolute return strategies, Cbus Super

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The broad coverage was suitable for my role as an investment executive and board director.

Keri Pratt

Head of strategic partnerships, State Super (SAS Trustee)

With such great insights and opportunities, this is an event not to be missed.

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