The digital asset landscape is evolving rapidly, and institutional investors are seeking secure and efficient ways to participate in this dynamic market. As institutional adoption of digital assets surges, the need for even more secure and efficient settlement solutions becomes paramount. 

This is where Zodia Custody Interchange comes in: an off-venue settlement (OVS) solution designed to level up your institutional digital asset trading experience. 

Our inaugural series of events in Dubai landed with quite the splash - thanks to the crazy freak floods! We headed to the UAE for the alts industry to gather for various crypto focussed events centred in and around Dubai. We were joined by leaders in the crypto space, Figment, GoQuant, Talos and Battery, all expertly placed to advise and support the uptake and execution of digital asset investing for institutions, funds and family offices.

As a growing number of buy-side institutions are looking to gain exposure to digital assets, they are quickly realizing the challenges of accessing this complex ecosystem. Talos provides a single gateway to digital assets.

Early March 2024 saw investment professionals from various sectors gather for the annual AYU ski trip in Verbier. The event brought together like-minded individuals for a blend of networking and outdoor adventure.

Hedgebrunch returns focussed on launching hedge funds in today’s market with expert advice from a seasoned panel.

An intimate dinner hosted by Chrissie Rucker OBE, Founder of The White Company and in conjunction with The Prince's Trust's Women Supporting Women campaign.

Zodia Custody discusses why their multi custodial approach is the solution for digital asset safekeeping as the industry matures.

Revant Nayar, CTO of FMI Tech comments on the current industry discussions around the uptake of artificial intelligence in the asset management sector.

In this interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Maria Guinda, the CIO of Whale Capital’s Global Digital Assets Fund, a recent AYU Pitch off Winner, after delivering a compelling and extremely knowledgeable pitch. Whale Capital’s Global Digital Asset Fund is an actively managed quantitative long-only crypto fund.

30 select family offices joined us on board the AYU Yacht HQ with our longest running partner organisation Jersey Finance.

AYU hosted the Digital Asset Yacht Day in partnership with Uphold Institutional. A wonderful day full of like-minded people united by a shared passion for accelerating innovation, opportunities, and connecting capital within the crypto community.

Networking cocktails on the AYU Yacht HQ are always a highly anticipated event, offering a sophisticated and relaxed setting for professionals to connect and engage, and during the frenzy of Miami Hedge Fund Week.

18 AYU events on land and sea alongside other industry events during the largest global gathering of alts professionals in the calendar.

This premier event promised a week-long immersion into the dynamic world of hedge funds, featuring thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities, all with a healthy dose of convivial AYU atmosphere!

Revant Nayar, CTO of FMI Tech and CIO of Princeton AI is a pioneer in quantum and econophysics-based asset and risk management, earning recognition as a promising figure among the new wave of quant fund managers.

Richard Clark, Chief Revenue Officer at Zodia Custody, boasts over 17 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Zodia Custody, he spent over 15 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, following his early career at Morgan Stanley.

January 2024 marks a significant milestone in the ETF space with the approval of digital asset ETFs in one of the largest markets, the US. While we’ve already witnessed similar activity on this side of the pond, these updates in the US should be considered more than just a market update; this could signify a pivotal shift, opening doors to fresh opportunities for institutional investors and paving the way for a more mature digital asset market. In the focus now: robust custodial services.

George Ralph, Global MD and CRO of RFA, outlines the AI threats that funds are currently facing in today’s market.

The AYU Festive party, an eagerly anticipated festive networking event for hedge funds, family offices, and institutional investors, was a convivial affair that left attendees filled with holiday cheer and valuable connections in the alternative investment community.

Roselia St. Louis has over 20 years strategic Investment Management experience growing portfolios with top performing sector focus and an international diversification approach.

AYU members, whisky connoisseurs and industry leaders gathered to savor the rich flavors and aromas of the finest whiskies from the East London Liquor Company. Based in the heart of London’s industrial East End our venue, the East London Liquor Company is nestled amongst canal-side warehouses and old school boozers. They distil, import and serve a range of award-winning gins, whiskies, vodkas, rums and kick-ass cocktails.

A select group of AYU members were invited to join us for a private whisky tasting and distillery tour.