Multi-manager investment firms find themselves at a critical juncture, balancing a delicate dance between diversification and economies of scale.
Strategy
This fireside chat with Fintova Managing Principal, Gary Maier, is moderated by Tokenwise co-founder, Jeannette Spaulding, and is part of the Digital Asset Leader series. The live session was conducted on Feb 21, 2024. Gary discusses the early days of Blackrock and the origin of Aladdin; the impact of AI and blockchain on the investment management industry; delivering strategic value amidst budget constraints; and other topics.
Miami Hedge Fund Week was truly eye-opening, demonstrating both the atmosphere and assemblage of industry participants that has transformed Florida into a growing financial services and technology hub. There were also some thematic takeaways from this year’s edition that go beyond the state of play in Wall Street South.
Only a few weeks into the new year, there are a wave of planned, if not already executed mass layoffs across the industry. Navigating these actions is difficult, but it’s a mistake to forego the exact kinds of strategic and sustainable changes that can ultimately help to reduce these cyclical budget and staffing challenges.