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Accepted framework for ESG would drive rapid change: CAIS 19

Cayman Islands11-02-2019

So-called impact investing represents a natural evolution from environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and will play an increasingly central role in the alternative investment sector especially once a framework or set of standards is developed for how to measure it, Tony Cowell, partner KPMG and chairman of CAIS 19, told Cayman Funds Magazine.

Investors mull tokenising real assets to create liquidity: CAIS 19

Cayman Islands11-02-2019

The conversation around blockchain has evolved with investors much more interested in other potential uses of the technology as opposed to its application to the development and use of cryptocurrencies Tony Cowell, partner KPMG and chairman of CAIS 19, told Cayman Funds Magazine.

Millennial investors drive demand for ESG investments: CAIS 19

Cayman Islands08-02-2019

Investors increasingly want their investment managers to embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the way but exactly what this means and how it should be applied is still inconsistent, a panel of experts told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

Cryptocurrencies represent largest fiscal policy experiment in human history: CAIS 19

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

It is unrealistic to expect the world to grasp the enormity of the potential of cryptocurrencies, which explains their fluctuation in value, but there is no doubting their long-term importance, a panel of experts told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

Blockchain will enable the decentralised economy: Animal Ventures founder at CAIS 19

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

Blockchain will play a central role in the way economies work in the future by enabling increasing decentralisation and lowering uncertainty in how we trade, Bettina Warburg, co-founder, Animal Ventures, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

Investors drive better diversity but recruiting, retaining women is a challenge: KPMG report

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

Institutional investors in the alternative investments industry are driving efforts to improve gender diversity at the funds and portfolios they invest in, but recruiting, retaining and advancing women is still the biggest challenge, according to KPMG’s sixth Women in Alternative Investment’s report: The Call to Act.

Space exploration enters new phase of cooperation and investment opportunities: CAIS 19

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

Space exploration is reaching a new phase of development and exploration which will see increasing cooperation and partnerships between both countries and governments and the private sector, Beth Healey, extreme expedition medic and research scientist, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

US-China will compete for dominance in technology: Eurasia Group founder at CAIS 19

Cayman Islands, US07-02-2019

An increasing dislocation will emerge between the fundamental technology platforms being developed and used by China and the US as a ‘cold war’ as technology develops around the world, Ian Bremmer, president and founder, Eurasia Group, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

Globalisation, digitisation and "millennialisation" are big challenges: KPMG’s Cowell at CAIS 19

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

Globalisation, digitisation and "millennialisation" are three critical challenges facing the alternative investment industry Tony Cowell, partner KPMG and chairman of CAIS 19, stated in his opening remarks at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

Innovation, change, technology to dominate discussions at CAIS 19

Cayman Islands07-02-2019

Innovation and change have already changed the world but will continue to do so at an unprecedented rate for years to come, Chris Duggan, vice president, Dart Enterprises, told delegates in his opening remarks at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.

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