Journal
Thought leadership and industry insights from our community and our partners.
AYU events, lifestyle, adventure and membership perks.
AYU Ski 2025
In March 2025, investment professionals from across the industry came together in the picturesque town of Courmayeur for the highly anticipated annual AYU ski trip—a perfect mix of alpine adventure and professional networking.
AYU Women in Funds and Family Office Drinks
The AYU Women in Funds and Family Offices Drinks brought together thought leaders from the alternative investment industry for an evening of connection and conversation in London. The evening provided a welcoming and inclusive environment for women in the finance industry, creating a supportive space for genuine networking and connection. Attendees connected with mentors, peers, and industry leaders, engaging in thoughtful conversations around career growth and the challenges shaping the investment sector today.
Navigate New York’s Regulatory Maze with Advanced IT Solutions
RFA discusses the importance of outsourced IT support for financial institutions in New York to help them navigate strict and evolving regulatory compliance requirements.
ThirdBridge Miami Sundowners, powered by AYU
A premier gathering for the alternative investments community bringing together a dynamic mix of investors, fund managers, and industry leaders from Miami and beyond.
AYU Funds, Family Offices and Tokenisation Private Dining
An exclusive private lunch with Jersey Finance, where industry leaders, investors, and advisors came together to explore Jersey’s forward-thinking approach to tokenisation.
AYU Yacht Cocktails
AYU Yacht HQ returned to Miami Hedge Fund Week to host a series of exclusive networking event for alternative investment professionals to connect and explore opportunities in a relaxed setting.
AYU Family Office Summit Miami 2025
The AYU Family Office Summit in Miami brought together an exclusive gathering of over 100 family offices and select investment professionals for a day of insightful discussions, strategic networking, and investment collaboration. With billions in investment capital represented, attendees engaged in 1-2-1 meetings, open pitches, and forum debates, fostering meaningful connections and exploring emerging investment opportunities.
AYU Private Dining: Longevity Nutrition with Prosperitas Health
Partnering with Prosperitas Health, a trailblazing virtual longevity clinic, we explored how cutting-edge approaches are transforming the way people approach their health and well-being.
Scaling Success with Adaptor
We take a look at how Adaptor drives growth with C-Suite talent and strategic, embedded recruitment
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.