Journal
Thought leadership and industry insights from our community and our partners.
AYU events, lifestyle, adventure and membership perks.
CryptoBrunch Miami with Amberdata
CryptoBrunch landed in Miami to bring together industry professionals, investors, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The Role of AI in Transforming Private Equity and Hedge Funds
Advanced machine learning algorithms and natural language processing are used in everything from spotting market trends to streamlining portfolio management. In this article we dive into how AI transforms operations in private equity firms and hedge funds.
AYU Member Spotlight: Shawn Douglass of Amberdata
Shawn Douglass is the CEO and co-founder of Amberdata, a digital asset data provider specialising in delivering comprehensive insights into blockchain networks, cryptocurrency markets, and decentralised finance. Founded in 2017 by Tongtong Gong and Shawn Douglass, Amberdata emerged to address the lack of robust data analytics in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Amberdata’s mission is to define and lead the market for digital asset data, market intelligence and research applications to provide customers with a trusted lens into the entire cryptoeconomy.
AYU Members’ Drinks with Hurst Contemporary
Hurst Contemporary welcomed AYU members to their exhibition titled The Longest Time with new and significant work by two artists Jack Otway and Zach Zono.
AYU Oktoberfest 2024
On October 11, 2024, Oktoberfest brought a festive Bavarian atmosphere to Ranelagh Gardens, transforming the iconic Chelsea venue into a lively celebration of tradition, community, and good cheer.
The AYU Golf Day
A stunning, sunny autumn morning in Richmond gathering with members and friends for a morning of Golf.
The Family Office Summit
The Family Office Summit provided an exceptional platform for family offices to converge, discuss, and explore current trends and strategies in wealth management. This over subscribed event attracted a diverse group of participants, including family office executives, financial advisors, and industry leaders, all keen to engage in knowledge sharing and networking.
The AYU COO Summit
The COO Summit held in the grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, brought together a vibrant mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry visionaries for a day of insightful discussions and networking. With the serene autumnal backdrop of Ranelagh Gardens, the event set a perfect scene for innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue focussed on the C-suite’s operational challenges.
Women in Funds and Family Offices Cocktail Evening
Hosted at Salon C. Stellar, the event brought together a diverse group of professionals, from emerging talents to seasoned leaders.
CryptoBrunch
Cryptobrunch returned on October 8th at the stylish Mayfair Townhouse. The brunch brought together leading investors, blockchain innovators, and crypto enthusiasts for a morning of engaging discussions, networking, and forward-looking insights into the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.
The AYU Geneva Drinks with Jersey Finance
We headed to Geneva again on a warm September evening to connect with our Swiss AYU members friends along with Jersey Finance.
Jersey Finance Welcomes Tokenisation of Real World Asset Guidance as Evidence of Jersey’s Maturity as a Virtual Asset Jurisdiction
A publication of new guidance by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) focussing on the growing trend of asset tokenisation.
The Future of Custody in a Tokenised World
Julian Sawyer of Zodia Custody presents a comprehensive report into the rapid expansion of Tokenisation and how it is driving demand for secure custody solutions, especially for real-world assets. This shift brings both challenges and opportunities in regulation and innovation.
Algoz and Zodia Custody partner to deliver a safer digital asset investing model
Zodia Custody, AYU member and a leading institution-first digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, Northern Trust, and National Australia Bank, has announced a partnership with Algoz, a quantitative digital asset technology firm whose strategies were awarded three Hedgeweek Awards in 2023.
How AYU Facilitates Hedge Fund Capital Raising from Family Offices
Offering a powerful platform to bridge the gap between hedge funds and family offices, AYU streamlines the capital-raising process.
The AYU Summer Social
The AYU Summer Social, held on August 19th in the heart of Hyde Park, was an incredible day of sports, networking, and business development, all under the sunny London sky. Kindly sponsored by Zodia Custody.
AYU Member Spotlight: Sabrina Chiang of Oxford Algorithms
Sabrina Chiang is focused on raising capital and creative marketing at Oxford Algorithms, where her career took an unexpected but fulfilling turn into the hedge fund industry.
The AYU Charity Polo Cup 2024
On July 19th, the AYU community and wider alternatives industry gathered at the prestigious Ham Polo Club for the annual AYU Charity Polo Cup. This year’s event was a spectacular success, seamlessly blending the excitement of polo with a commitment to philanthropy, all set against the backdrop of a perfect summer day.
Singapore’s digital assets race – when the Lion roars
As the race to attract the digital assets industry gathers momentum, Singapore has emerged as one of the global leaders and a key hub in the wider Asia-Pacific region.
AYU Women in Funds and Family Offices Brunch
A diverse gathering, including funds managing assets from £30 million to £34 billion, represented by industry leaders like Brevan Howard, Tudor Capital, Trium Capital, and Mesirow.