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Regulatory Framework 1.1        What is the key legislation that governs the establishment and operation of Alternative Investment Funds? The establishment and operation of Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”) (and their managers) is governed by the Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes of 23 June 2006 (“CISA”) and its implementing ordinances, the Ordinance on Collective Investment Schemes of 22 November 2006 (“CISO”) and the Ordinance of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority on Collective Investment Schemes of 27 August 2014 (“CISO-FINMA”).  In addition, the Federal Act on Financial Institutions of 15 June 2018 (“FinIA”) and its implementing ordinances, the Ordinance on Financial…

With the job market coming up, me giving a talk to a great group of faculty and development students at Williams College last week, and seeing a program for the recent LACDEV conference, I thought it might be interesting to learn a bit about life as a development economist at a liberal arts college. I asked four faculty at different schools for some thoughts, thinking I might get two to agree, but was very pleased to get excellent insights from all four. They noted there is considerable heterogeneity among liberal arts colleges, so I am delighted we can share these…

Blackstone Inc. (ISIN US09259E1082) is one of the world’s largest managers of alternative investments, and its business model is built around long-term capital committed to private markets. The firm’s scale in areas such as private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure makes it a key player for institutional investors seeking returns outside traditional stocks and bonds. For investors, the company’s focus on durable fee income and realized gains from asset sales is central to the long-run story.Global alternative asset managerBlackstone Inc. operates as a diversified alternative asset manager, primarily serving pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and other large…

Prestige Estates (ISIN INE169A01031) is a major Indian real estate developer with a broad portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across key urban centers. The company has built its brand around large integrated townships and high-rise apartments that cater to a range of income segments. For investors, the long-term demand for urban housing in India and the company’s ability to manage its project pipeline are central themes.Prestige Estates operates in a market where structural drivers such as urbanization, rising household incomes and a growing middle class support a steady need for residential and commercial space. The company’s projects typically…

CoinShares (NASDAQ: CSHR) has indicated that Bitcoin demonstrated notable sensitivity to U.S. economic data this week, rebounding from a cycle low near $57,000 following weaker-than-expected employment figures. According to CoinShares’ latest analysis, June nonfarm payrolls added just 57,000 jobs against consensus expectations of 115,000, while the unemployment rate eased to 4.2% from 4.3%. The softer print triggered a decline of more than five basis points in the two-year Treasury yield and prompted markets to delay expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes. Bitcoin moved in tandem with these shifting rate expectations, highlighting its continued short-term correlation with dollar liquidity and…

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Private Equity labels on hundred dollar billgettyHow do you succeed in business? You have to have product fit, sure, but what about people?There are any number of leadership books purporting to direct would-be career professionals on how to manage, in so many different ways, including the leadership of a workforce, which is one of the stickier parts of being a leader, in general. Do people want to be led? If so, how? How do you balance loyalty to the job with loyalty to people?I recently interviewed David Mussafer of Advent International, a local private equity firm with a big reach,…

Cryptocurrencies are a relatively new asset class. However, even in a bear market, the industry commands a meaningful market cap of $2.1 trillion. And there are well-known pioneers who have developed significant brand power and recognition among investors. Bitcoin (BTC +0.93%) is the most valuable digital asset. And it’s been around for almost two decades. There’s also Dogecoin (DOGE +2.24%), a meme token launched in December 2013. If you’re looking to invest $500 in cryptocurrencies, which of these two is the better choice? Image source: Getty Images. Scarcity matters most In the past 10 years, Bitcoin’s price has rocketed 8,800%…

Dull and robotic or jiu-jitsu tech bro — what is real Mark Zuckerberg like behind the scenes?Who is Mark Zuckerberg really? Is he the awkward, robotic tech billionaire seen in public, or something very different behind closed doors?Sheera Frenkel, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalist and co-author of the bestselling An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination, joins Adrian to examine the Meta chief’s personality, upbringing and leadership style.From his privileged childhood and early coding obsession to Facebook’s move fast culture, Zuckerberg’s rise is a story of relentless ambition, fierce control and extraordinary resilience.Why you can trust the…

BlackRock Inc. (ISIN US09247X1019) is widely recognized as one of the largest global asset managers, overseeing trillions of dollars in client assets across equities, fixed income, cash management, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. As investors reassess risk in light of changing inflation and interest-rate expectations, the firm’s scale and diversified product lineup remain central to its long-term positioning in the asset management industry.Recent coverage of BlackRock’s business highlights how institutional and retail clients are paying closer attention to portfolio construction, risk management, and cost efficiency. The company’s broad range of index funds and exchange-traded funds has become a core component in…