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Anthony Bennett Appointed Group Head of Business Development
Global, NewsAnthony Bennett appointed Group Head of Business Development, a move that reinforces the firm’s institutional engagement and supports its accelerated growth across global alternatives markets.

How Crypto Is Reshaping Private Markets
NewsIn this edition, we look at how crypto is reshaping private markets

UHNW and family offices
NewsIn this edition, we look at how UHNW and family offices are reshaping private markets.

2025 Rewind: Hits, Misses and What’s Ahead
NewsIn our end of year edition, we take a look at what's been moving the alts space, and what's to come.

Nick Smith appointed Non-Executive Director
Global, NewsNick Smith joins the board of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Ltd, strengthening the firm’s governance, strategic oversight, and regional expertise...

Evolving World of Family Offices
NewsWe take a look at recent trends in family offices - from shifting generational dynamics to the search for institutional-grade investment discipline.

Private Capital meets the Real Economy
NewsFrom AI and ageing populations to space-based utilities and farmland hubs, this issue showcases how infrastructure is evolving into the foundation of tomorrow’s economy.

Unlocking Liquidity: Secondaries Funds
NewsIn this edition, we look at the record rise of the secondaries market.

The UAE’s rise as a global private capital hub
NewsIn this edition, we look into the UAE's rise as a global private capital hub.

Looking back at the year so far
NewsIn this edition, we take stock of the firms and thinkers who’ve shaped our editorial in 2025.

Emergence of private credit as a standalone asset class
NewsThis month, we look at Private Credit, which continues to evolve.

James Bruce appointed MD Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Limited
NewsCFM continues strategic expansion in the UAE.

Crypto Decoded: Disruption, Decentralisation, Tokens, Trends…
NewsThis month, we turn to the fast evolving world of crypto and digital investment.

Cayman’s Enduring Appeal in Alternatives
NewsThis month, we head to the Cayman Islands to uncover what makes the jurisdiction a global powerhouse.

The Rise of Retailisation in the World of Alternatives
NewsThis month, we look at the growing trend of Retailisation (or 'Retailization') in alternatives in the US and Europe

Real Assets, Real Returns: Unlocking the Power of Tangible Investments
NewsThis month, we take a deep dive into Real Assets, exploring their significance and investment opportunities.

A look at some of the PE trends in our markets
NewsThis month, we look at alternative news and various private equity trends.

Capricorn’s DIFC Platform: A New Gateway for Fund Managers to the UAE
NewsCapricorn ICC Ltd. offers asset managers streamlined access to the UAE market via Capricorn ICC Ltd DIFC Fund platform.

Looking back at 2024 and ahead at 2025
NewsThis month, we examine the past month's alternative news and our guest writers look back at the past year and ahead at 2025.

The fast-growing world of Private Credit
NewsThis month, we look at the past month's alternative news, and our guest writers explore the fast-growing world of private credit.

Building better funds for today’s environment
NewsThis month we examine the past month's alternative news and our guest writers look at ways to build better funds for today's environment.

A different type of alternative investment
NewsThis month's Alternative Investor delves into the world of alternative alternatives... cars, watches, art and wine/ whisky.

CFM Launches DIFC’s First Institutional Regulatory Solution
NewsCapricorn Fund Managers announces the launch of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Limited (‘CFMD’), becoming the DIFC’s first dedicated investment management regulatory hosting solution.
Through the platform, which is established as an Incorporated…

The rise of Dubai
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at recent fund news and a particular focus on Dubai, which has seen spectacular growth as a home for alternatives over the past few years.
August was turbulent for hedge funds, with equity-focused…

Looking back at the first half
News
This month the Alternative Investor looks back at the first half of this year, reflect on what’s been driving the alternatives space and pick up changes in the regulatory environment with RQC Group.
We also include all our amazing…

Investing in today’s commodity markets
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at alternative fund news from the past month and insightful guest features on commodity trends.
We look back at hedge fund performances as macro this month comes under pressure. There was plenty of activity…

A fresh perspective
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor includes insightful guest features on sector trends, offering you a fresh perspective on the alts industry.
We look back at fund performances and fundraising in PE, hedge funds and credit. Elliott has been…

Rise of tokenisation
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor’s guests takes a look at the rise of tokenisation and what it means in the alts space.
We look back at what was a more difficult month for hedge funds, with macro managers again on top. There were further…

Democratisation of the alternatives industry
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at the growing trend of “democratisation” in the alternatives industry.
We look back at another month of strong fund returns, with macro managers on top, and various fund raises. There is an upcoming…

Where does ESG stand?
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor takes a look at the latest goings on in the world of ESG.
We also look back at exceptional February fund performances (better than January) and sizeable fund raises. There were also interesting partnerships,…

Impact and crypto
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor’s guests take a look at two areas: impact and crypto, and how they are being driven by positive change in their respective spaces.
We break down January hedge fund performance, with funds (generally) up…

A focus on fragmentation in private markets
Global, NewsThis month, the Alternative Investor looks at fragmentation in private markets, which could not be more relevant.

Anthony Bennett Appointed Group Head of Business Development
Global, NewsAnthony Bennett appointed Group Head of Business Development, a move that reinforces the firm’s institutional engagement and supports its accelerated growth across global alternatives markets.

How Crypto Is Reshaping Private Markets
NewsIn this edition, we look at how crypto is reshaping private markets

UHNW and family offices
NewsIn this edition, we look at how UHNW and family offices are reshaping private markets.

2025 Rewind: Hits, Misses and What’s Ahead
NewsIn our end of year edition, we take a look at what's been moving the alts space, and what's to come.

Nick Smith appointed Non-Executive Director
Global, NewsNick Smith joins the board of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Ltd, strengthening the firm’s governance, strategic oversight, and regional expertise...

Evolving World of Family Offices
NewsWe take a look at recent trends in family offices - from shifting generational dynamics to the search for institutional-grade investment discipline.

Private Capital meets the Real Economy
NewsFrom AI and ageing populations to space-based utilities and farmland hubs, this issue showcases how infrastructure is evolving into the foundation of tomorrow’s economy.

Unlocking Liquidity: Secondaries Funds
NewsIn this edition, we look at the record rise of the secondaries market.

The UAE’s rise as a global private capital hub
NewsIn this edition, we look into the UAE's rise as a global private capital hub.

Looking back at the year so far
NewsIn this edition, we take stock of the firms and thinkers who’ve shaped our editorial in 2025.

Emergence of private credit as a standalone asset class
NewsThis month, we look at Private Credit, which continues to evolve.

James Bruce appointed MD Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Limited
NewsCFM continues strategic expansion in the UAE.

Crypto Decoded: Disruption, Decentralisation, Tokens, Trends…
NewsThis month, we turn to the fast evolving world of crypto and digital investment.

Cayman’s Enduring Appeal in Alternatives
NewsThis month, we head to the Cayman Islands to uncover what makes the jurisdiction a global powerhouse.

The Rise of Retailisation in the World of Alternatives
NewsThis month, we look at the growing trend of Retailisation (or 'Retailization') in alternatives in the US and Europe

Real Assets, Real Returns: Unlocking the Power of Tangible Investments
NewsThis month, we take a deep dive into Real Assets, exploring their significance and investment opportunities.

A look at some of the PE trends in our markets
NewsThis month, we look at alternative news and various private equity trends.

Capricorn’s DIFC Platform: A New Gateway for Fund Managers to the UAE
NewsCapricorn ICC Ltd. offers asset managers streamlined access to the UAE market via Capricorn ICC Ltd DIFC Fund platform.

Looking back at 2024 and ahead at 2025
NewsThis month, we examine the past month's alternative news and our guest writers look back at the past year and ahead at 2025.

The fast-growing world of Private Credit
NewsThis month, we look at the past month's alternative news, and our guest writers explore the fast-growing world of private credit.

Building better funds for today’s environment
NewsThis month we examine the past month's alternative news and our guest writers look at ways to build better funds for today's environment.

A different type of alternative investment
NewsThis month's Alternative Investor delves into the world of alternative alternatives... cars, watches, art and wine/ whisky.

CFM Launches DIFC’s First Institutional Regulatory Solution
NewsCapricorn Fund Managers announces the launch of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Limited (‘CFMD’), becoming the DIFC’s first dedicated investment management regulatory hosting solution.
Through the platform, which is established as an Incorporated…

The rise of Dubai
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at recent fund news and a particular focus on Dubai, which has seen spectacular growth as a home for alternatives over the past few years.
August was turbulent for hedge funds, with equity-focused…

Looking back at the first half
News
This month the Alternative Investor looks back at the first half of this year, reflect on what’s been driving the alternatives space and pick up changes in the regulatory environment with RQC Group.
We also include all our amazing…

Investing in today’s commodity markets
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at alternative fund news from the past month and insightful guest features on commodity trends.
We look back at hedge fund performances as macro this month comes under pressure. There was plenty of activity…

A fresh perspective
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor includes insightful guest features on sector trends, offering you a fresh perspective on the alts industry.
We look back at fund performances and fundraising in PE, hedge funds and credit. Elliott has been…

Rise of tokenisation
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor’s guests takes a look at the rise of tokenisation and what it means in the alts space.
We look back at what was a more difficult month for hedge funds, with macro managers again on top. There were further…

Democratisation of the alternatives industry
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor looks at the growing trend of “democratisation” in the alternatives industry.
We look back at another month of strong fund returns, with macro managers on top, and various fund raises. There is an upcoming…

Where does ESG stand?
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor takes a look at the latest goings on in the world of ESG.
We also look back at exceptional February fund performances (better than January) and sizeable fund raises. There were also interesting partnerships,…

Impact and crypto
NewsThis month the Alternative Investor’s guests take a look at two areas: impact and crypto, and how they are being driven by positive change in their respective spaces.
We break down January hedge fund performance, with funds (generally) up…
Group news

A focus on fragmentation in private markets
Global, NewsThis month, the Alternative Investor looks at fragmentation in private markets, which could not be more relevant.

Anthony Bennett Appointed Group Head of Business Development
Global, NewsAnthony Bennett appointed Group Head of Business Development, a move that reinforces the firm’s institutional engagement and supports its accelerated growth across global alternatives markets.

Nick Smith appointed Non-Executive Director
Global, NewsNick Smith joins the board of Capricorn Fund Managers (DIFC) Ltd, strengthening the firm’s governance, strategic oversight, and regional expertise...
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