ESG in Private Markets - Session 1 of a Series: Public to Private Markets

ESG is no longer a mere add-on in a portfolio or investment strategy. For an increasing number of investors in alternatives, a thoughtful approach to ESG issues has become table stakes. As the industry continues to define the role of ESG and develop approaches to measure and analyze the effect of these issues on their portfolios, industry professionals must continue to educate themselves about the key trends and developments related to ESG across alternative asset classes.

ESG in Private Markets - Session 2 of a Series: Private Capital Alignment of GPs and LPs

Description: ESG is no longer a mere add-on in a portfolio or investment strategy. For an increasing number of investors in alternatives, a thoughtful approach to ESG issues has become table stakes. As the industry continues to define the role of ESG and develop approaches to measure and analyze the effect of these issues on their portfolios, industry professionals must continue to educate themselves about the key trends and developments related to ESG across alternative asset classes.

The Fundamentals of Venture Capital Across the Liquidity Spectrum - Session 1: The Fundamentals of Venture Capital

In this presentation, Aaron Filbeck discussed private equity investments, focusing on venture capital. Aaron provided insight into the life cycle and performance of venture capital funds and presented a framework for the private equity investment process, from the development of portfolio objectives, through liquidity management, and manager selection. Aaron concluded with a look at the risks involved in venture capital investments. Aaron’s presentation was followed by Rebecca who provided a presentation on venture capital updates for 2021.

CAIA Association & State Street Associates: Biases in Private Equity Valuations and How to Adjust for Them

In this webcast, the CAIA Association and State Street Associates discussed biases in private equity valuations. Private equity funds and portfolio company valuation appraisals are often subject to certain biases, which can lead to a smoothed time series of returns and understated risks if adjustments are not made. This discussion examined some of the common biases and how practitioners can adjust for them.

CAIA/AIMA Young Professional Boot Camp APAC - Session 2: Hedge Funds I: Structure, Categories and Biases followed by ESG History, Approaches and Integration

Listen to this insightful discussion on the characteristics of hedge funds and an overview of funds by age, domicile, and concentrations across the hedge fund universe. An overview of environmental, social, and governance investing (ESG) will also be shared, along with the history of ESG investing, and much more.