Journal

Thought leadership and industry insights from our community and our partners.
AYU events, lifestyle, adventure and membership perks.

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AYU Member Fund Focus: Whale Capital

In this interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Maria Guinda, the CIO of Whale Capital’s Global Digital Assets Fund, a recent AYU Pitch off Winner, after delivering a compelling and extremely knowledgeable pitch. Whale Capital’s Global Digital Asset Fund is an actively managed quantitative long-only crypto fund.

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AYU Yacht Lunch with Uphold

AYU hosted the Digital Asset Yacht Day in partnership with Uphold Institutional. A wonderful day full of like-minded people united by a shared passion for accelerating innovation, opportunities, and connecting capital within the crypto community.

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AYU Yacht Cocktails with Alphasense

Networking cocktails on the AYU Yacht HQ are always a highly anticipated event, offering a sophisticated and relaxed setting for professionals to connect and engage, and during the frenzy of Miami Hedge Fund Week.

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Miami Hedge Fund Week 2024

18 AYU events on land and sea alongside other industry events during the largest global gathering of alts professionals in the calendar.

This premier event promised a week-long immersion into the dynamic world of hedge funds, featuring thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities, all with a healthy dose of convivial AYU atmosphere!

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AYU Partner Spotlight: Richard Clark of Zodia Custody

Richard Clark, Chief Revenue Officer at Zodia Custody, boasts over 17 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Zodia Custody, he spent over 15 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, following his early career at Morgan Stanley.

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Exploring the evolution of digital asset ETFs and the necessity of custodians 

January 2024 marks a significant milestone in the ETF space with the approval of digital asset ETFs in one of the largest markets, the US. While we’ve already witnessed similar activity on this side of the pond, these updates in the US should be considered more than just a market update; this could signify a pivotal shift, opening doors to fresh opportunities for institutional investors and paving the way for a more mature digital asset market. In the focus now: robust custodial services.

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Cyber Threats From AI

George Ralph, Global MD and CRO of RFA, outlines the AI threats that funds are currently facing in today’s market.

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The Annual AYU Festive Party

The AYU Festive party, an eagerly anticipated festive networking event for hedge funds, family offices, and institutional investors, was a convivial affair that left attendees filled with holiday cheer and valuable connections in the alternative investment community.

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The AYU Whisky Tasting

AYU members, whisky connoisseurs and industry leaders gathered to savor the rich flavors and aromas of the finest whiskies from the East London Liquor Company. Based in the heart of London’s industrial East End our venue, the East London Liquor Company is nestled amongst canal-side warehouses and old school boozers. They distil, import and serve a range of award-winning gins, whiskies, vodkas, rums and kick-ass cocktails.

A select group of AYU members were invited to join us for a private whisky tasting and distillery tour.

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12 months on: 3 lessons learnt post-FTX

A year on from the collapse of FTX, Zodia Custody outlines the lessons and warnings all players in the digital asset ecosystem need to learn from this seismic event.

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HedgeBrunch: The CIO Brunch

A specially curated brunch for Hedge Fund CIOs in the heart of Mayfair. A select group of AYU members gathered for refined connections and strategic discussions, where industry leaders gathered to share insights and build meaningful relationships.

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Crypto Custody: An Institutional Primer

This report, Crypto Custody: An Institutional Primer, was created by CCData’s award winning research team, commissioned by Zodia Custody. The report provides readers with an impartial overview of the digital asset custody landscape, highlighting the crucial role that custodians play in this evolving sector.

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The Women in Alts Brunch with Jersey Finance

Early October saw the return of another AYU Women in Alts Brunch, these events have become a firm favourite in the AYU Events calendar. We gathered 15 women from the alternative finance world for a morning of debate and connection, over a seated brunch and coffee.

We were fortunate enough to have a room filled with 5 CEO and founders who are pioneering the finance and fintech space, alongside other women who are heading up a plethora of exciting projects.

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