The COO Summit held in the grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, brought together a vibrant mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry visionaries for a day of insightful discussions and networking. With the serene autumnal backdrop of Ranelagh Gardens, the event set a perfect scene for innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue focussed on the C-suite’s operational challenges.

Hosted at Salon C. Stellar, the event brought together a diverse group of professionals, from emerging talents to seasoned leaders.

Cryptobrunch returned on October 8th at the stylish Mayfair Townhouse. The brunch brought together leading investors, blockchain innovators, and crypto enthusiasts for a morning of engaging discussions, networking, and forward-looking insights into the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

We headed to Geneva again on a warm September evening to connect with our Swiss AYU members friends along with Jersey Finance.

A publication of new guidance by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) focussing on the growing trend of asset tokenisation.

Julian Sawyer of Zodia Custody presents a comprehensive report into the rapid expansion of Tokenisation and how it is driving demand for secure custody solutions, especially for real-world assets. This shift brings both challenges and opportunities in regulation and innovation.

Zodia Custody, AYU member and a leading institution-first digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, Northern Trust, and National Australia Bank, has announced a partnership with Algoz, a quantitative digital asset technology firm whose strategies were awarded three Hedgeweek Awards in 2023.

Offering a powerful platform to bridge the gap between hedge funds and family offices, AYU streamlines the capital-raising process.

The AYU Summer Social, held on August 19th in the heart of Hyde Park, was an incredible day of sports, networking, and business development, all under the sunny London sky. Kindly sponsored by Zodia Custody.

Sabrina Chiang is focused on raising capital and creative marketing at Oxford Algorithms, where her career took an unexpected but fulfilling turn into the hedge fund industry.

On July 19th, the AYU community and wider alternatives industry gathered at the prestigious Ham Polo Club for the annual AYU Charity Polo Cup. This year’s event was a spectacular success, seamlessly blending the excitement of polo with a commitment to philanthropy, all set against the backdrop of a perfect summer day.

As the race to attract the digital assets industry gathers momentum, Singapore has emerged as one of the global leaders and a key hub in the wider Asia-Pacific region.

A diverse gathering, including funds managing assets from £30 million to £34 billion, represented by industry leaders like Brevan Howard, Tudor Capital, Trium Capital, and Mesirow.

Our recent AYU Members’ Drinks took place at Hurst Contemporary during an exclusive, private viewing at their inaugural exhibition 'Figurative Impressions: Interwoven Perspectives'. Our guests had the unique opportunity to delve into the world of emerging and mid-career artists, gaining insights into their innovative works and diverse perspectives.

RFA, the specialist IT provider to the alternative investment sector, today announced they have been awarded regulated status under the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier), which is responsible for all regulation in Luxembourg.

The AYU Digital Asset Fund Forum, a boutique event held in Mayfair on June 5th, 2024, successfully brought together a diverse mix of industry stalwarts, avid investors, and passionate enthusiasts from the AYU network and beyond.

Jersey Finance discuss how virtual assets are gaining traction and the importance of robust regulatory frameworks

Paola origel’s journey has taken her through diverse industries—from one of the world's largest concrete and cement companies to technology and traditional finance. Throughout, she has navigated predominantly male-dominated spaces, often finding herself as one of the few women in decision-making rooms and conferences and at times it has been a lonely path. Here Paola shares er insight on the importance of inclusivity in the industry.

From alts to angling! AYU members and friends joined us for a glorious day on the River Test.

The AYU Cocktails, kindly sponsored by Alphasense was held at Electric Lemon in New York as part of New York Hedge Fund Week 2024.

This boutique event provided an engaging platform for industry professionals to connect and build relationships in a relaxed environment. The sleek and modern ambiance of Electric Lemon complemented the event well, offering a sophisticated backdrop for networking conversations to flourish.