This week, AIMA Chairman Karl Wachter, CEO Jack Inglis and Deputy CEO Jiri Krol sat down with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda as part of a series of high-level engagements with senior US regulators, government officials, and policymakers. These meetings followed AIMA’s recent letter to Chairman Atkins (https://lnkd.in/e8ebSkbr), which outlined a series of targeted recommendations to help create efficient, well-functioning capital markets while promoting responsible innovation. Commenting on the meeting, Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA, the world's largest membership association for alternative investment managers, said: "Under Chairman Atkins’ leadership, we are seeing a hugely welcome shift towards a more growth-oriented regulatory approach. This presents a real opportunity to deepen AIMA's collaboration with the SEC in support of well-functioning capital markets. Alternative investments—including hedge funds, private credit, and digital assets—play a key role in delivering meaningful outcomes for both investors and the real economy. We look forward to working with the agency’s leadership to support continued innovation, investor access, and resilience across the financial system.” As the global voice of the alternative investment industry, AIMA remains committed to engaging constructively with regulators worldwide to promote smart regulation, innovation, and market integrity. #alternativeinvestments #regulation #advocacy #sec #institutionalinvestor #privatecredit #digitalassets #hedgefunds
AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association
Financial Services
AIMA is the world’s largest membership association for alternative investments managers. Its membership has more firms,
About us
AIMA is the world’s largest membership association for alternative investments managers. Its membership has more firms, managing more assets than any other industry body and, through our 10 offices located around the world, we serve over 2,000 members in 60 different countries. AIMA’s mission, which includes that of its private credit affiliate, the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) is to ensure that our industry of hedge funds, private market funds and digital asset funds is always best positioned for success. Success in our industry is defined by its contribution to capital formation, economic growth, and positive outcomes for investors, while being able to operate efficiently within appropriate and proportionate regulatory frameworks. AIMA’s many peer groups, events, educational sessions, and publications, available exclusively to members, enable firms to actively refine their business practices, policies, and processes to secure their place in that success. For further information, please visit AIMA’s website, www.aima.org.
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http://www.aima.org
External link for AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association
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- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- alternative investments, hedge funds, education, peer intelligence, education, communication, and thought leadership
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Employees at AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association
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Murray Steel
COO APAC
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Tom James
Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Technology, Real World Assets, Finance & Global Trade
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Helen Idenstedt
Head of External Partnerships and Innovation på Första AP-fonden (AP1)
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My-Linh Ngo
Responsible/sustainable investment professional with 20yrs+ experience
Updates
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AIMA is pleased to partner with Hedgeweek® on this report, which provides timely and impactful data on how investors plan to allocate further capital this year. Key findings include: 🔹 46% of global allocators plan to increase hedge fund allocations 🔹 40% of allocators are actively seeking new hedge fund partnerships rather than reinforcing existing relationships 🔹 56% cite geopolitical tensions as their primary allocation concern Read the full report below!
The hedge fund allocation landscape has undergone a profound transformation in 2025, with allocators navigating unprecedented geopolitical volatility through strategic conviction rather than defensive positioning. Read the full report 'The Great Manager Hunt' with AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwiCibAi With expert insights from leading allocators and data-driven analysis, supported by AlphaSense and IG Prime, we examine the sophisticated approaches driving this counterintuitive optimism.
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More have registered for Sydney Alternative Investment Week 2025, and we warmly welcome you too! #ComeandConnect with thousands of alternative investment managers, allocators, and experts as we share ideas and discuss trending topics. It’s going to be the most exciting alternative investment event of the year here in Sydney, click below to find out more. JOIN US TODAY, secure your slot: https://lnkd.in/g3Y3qEAN We would like to thank you sponsors and supporting partners for making this event possible: The Citco Group Limited EY Hiscox King Irving Talaria Walkers CSC Man Group aosphere AllianceBernstein Carey Olsen Networks X NAV Fund Services Marex Solutions Alternative Future Foundation Australian Students Asset Management CFA Institute Michael Gallagher Michael Bugel Kher Sheng LEE (李可胜) Lee Kwang Teo Kathy K. Zandra Ang Odetta Ng Kanako Someya #FrankWu #AIMAEvents #AIMAForum #AIMAAPAC #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #Australia #SAIW #HumanConnections #InPersonEvents
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We need you to help equip our private credit affiliate, the Alternative Credit Council, with the data to provide evidence-based advocacy on the issues most affecting your business. This is your opportunity to ensure that your challenges and priorities shape the Alternative Credit Council's direct engagement with governments, regulators, and policymakers worldwide.
📢Calling all private credit managers - the ACC’s 2025 Private Credit Survey is now open. As private credit continues to power investment across the real economy, transparency is essential to shape a regulatory framework that supports its growth. This flagship research gathers insights from managers around the world — helping to clarify how the asset class works in practice and ground our conversations with policymakers in real data. 📝 Share your perspective and complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e8rgZrpP #research #privatecredit #alternativeinvestments
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📈 Quant hedge funds have delivered strong returns so far this year. So, how have systematic investors managed to thrive amid Trump tariffs and macro upheaval? In a recent episode of The Long-Short podcast, Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), answered that very question. Philip explores how quant hedge funds combine science and investing to build resilient, data-driven portfolios. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eY8TkQVk Or look for The Long-Short on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to your favourite shows. #AIMA #Podcast #HedgeFunds #QuantHedgeFunds
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Early bird rates end TODAY! AIMA is proud to be a media partner for SuperReturn US West, the West Coast’s leading private markets event, taking place in Los Angeles on September 15-17, 2025. This flagship gathering will convene over 300 senior decision-makers, including 100+ LPs and 150+ GPs from across the West Coast and beyond — making it a must-attend for anyone active in private markets. Book today to take advantage of early bird savings — LPs attend for free, and GPs can save 10% by quoting VIP code FKR3589AIMA at registration. https://lnkd.in/eaEbx6aT
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Last chance to save - Earlybird pricing ends soon! The 8th Annual Alternative Credit Council Global Summit returns to London on 8 October 2025. Join leading LPs, GPs, and industry experts for a full day of high-impact insights and meaningful connections. Get a first look at our speaker lineup and hear directly from some of the most influential voices in the asset class. Early bird rates are only available until 31 July - secure your place today and take advantage of discounted pricing. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eXja5aKJ . #AIMAevents #Privatecredit
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This September AIMA will host over 200 industry thought leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore the technologies shaping the future of the alternative investment industry. To give you a taste of what’s to come, take a look at the highlight from last year’s incredible event, where ideas sparked, connections were made, and innovation was on full display. Watch the video below and relive the energy and insights from 2024! Register now and join us as we uncover what’s next in technology and innovation for our industry. https://lnkd.in/egKw7nHD #AIMAevents #Innovation
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Summer’s heating up, and so is AIMA! June was full of energy across APAC, with dynamic events, new member perks, and key regulatory press releases that are shaping the alternative investment landscape. Dive into the highlights below and catch up on everything you might’ve missed. We’ve got plenty more in store, incuding our AIMA Australia Annual Forum 2025 just around the corner. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/g7HBvtYf Michael Bugel Kher Sheng LEE (李可胜) Michael Gallagher Lee Kwang Teo Zandra Ang Kathy K. Odetta Ng Kanako Someya #FrankWu #AIMAevents #AIMAAPAC #AlternativeInvestments #Networking #AsiaPacific #Australia #China #HongKong #Japan #Singapore
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Today’s Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) report on leverage in non-bank financial intermediation rightly recognises that leverage—when appropriately managed—can support the real economy, enhance capital markets, and contribute to effective risk management. https://lnkd.in/eyadpCY7 Jack Inglis, CEO of AIMA, the world's largest membership association for alternative investment managers, commented: “Many of the recommendations in today’s FSB report are already in place across jurisdictions that host the largest alternative investment managers. The real challenge is that the current data framework often obscures more than it reveals. Reforming how data is collected from non-banks—and combining that with information already held by banks—needs to come first. Only then can regulators assess whether any additional policies are needed to manage leverage-related risks.”
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