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The demand for AIF/PMS has been growing exponentially. This is evident from the fact that both AIF/PMS saw over 40% growth in assets in the last one year.
To give you more insights on this emerging category, Cafemutual will hold CafeAlt Conference 2024 on August 23,2024 at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
This event focusses exclusively on alternates and aims to keep wealth managers ahead of the curve through insightful sessions. More than 20 industry and outside speakers will provide insights on the emerging trends and opportunities in this space.
Cafemutual spoke to industry experts to understand why you should attend CafeAlt Conference.
Anunaya Kumar, President, Sales & Distribution at 360 ONE Asset
I think MFDs can look at alternates as it is the fastest growing asset class. Be it globally or in India, alternates are showing rapid growth compared to other asset classes such as mutual funds. As wealth of people increases, their ability to look at higher risk products also goes up.
So, MFDs should learn about the alternates space, be it PMS, private equity, private debt and attend CafeAlt Conference 2024 as one wouldn’t want to remain oblivious and averse to this growing space for the benefit of investors.
Bhavdeep Bhatt, CEO, Northern Arc Investments
MFDs can look forward to learn about impact-oriented, yet returns-focused, investments through Cafemutual’s alternates conference 2024. Northern Arc Investment Managers Private Limited has become one of India's experienced private debt fund managers, overseeing over Rs 10,000 crore of credit underwriting. Aligned with the initiatives and ecosystem created by our parent company, Northern Arc Capital, we facilitate investments that ensure easy access to finance for companies with a proven track record through 4 matured funds (gross returns over 14.5%) and aim at expanding financial services penetration in India.
Mrinal Singh, Head - Alternates (Listed Equities), Bandhan AMC
India is projected to be home to 19,000 UHNI and 16.5 lakh HNIs by 2027. With the alternatives industry expanding, there is an increasing need and demand for AIFs. This category caters to sophisticated investors by providing non-traditional investment strategies that meet their requirements. There has been a surge in the number of launches within this category, with an ever-growing number of asset managers enhancing their capabilities and initiating new offerings in this niche.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are becoming the preferred medium for engaging with India’s growth story and constructing portfolios tailored to the sophisticated requirements of HNIs and UHNIs. Through this conference, they can learn how to be a part of the alternates and make the most of the growing investor base in AIFs.
Paresh Parekh, Head of Distribution, Ashmore (India)
I think CafeAlt Conference is one of a kind event where you will get to meet foreign portfolio managers, leading emerging market managers, private equity & private debt managers, which otherwise you don't get access to. Wealth managers should not miss this opportunity to hear from best minds out there at CafeAlt Conference event.
Shalini Gupta, Director, Family Office & Institutions, Ambit Investment Advisors
In the upcoming Cafemutual’s conference on alternates, one will get to learn about the various categories in AIF such as long only equity funds, long short funds, debt funds etc. For the advisor community, this can be a great opportunity to engage with industry experts and gain diverse perspectives on how to operate and navigate through AIFs.
Sushant Bhansali, CEO, Ambit Asset Management
CafeAlt Conference is bringing together key voices of alternative asset managers on a single platform for MFDs. Premiumisation is a trend not only in every aspect of India’s consumption needs but in financial needs as well. Join the conference to learn everything and meet everyone in Indian alternative assets.
Vikaas M Sachdeva, MD, Sundaram Alternates
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the esoteric universe of Alternates, why it is useful for your clients to have an allocation to alts and how does one "right-sell" the products. I am looking forward to meeting some of the best minds in the industry at the inaugural edition of the CafeAlt event. It promises to be a melting pot of insights, ideas and information.