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Women hedge fund managers optimistic as more investors allocate to them

Friday, December 09, 2016

Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia:

A survey by audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP, has found that the increasing interest from investors to allocate more capital into women owned and managed funds, coupled with public support from industry leaders, is spurring optimism for women in alternative investments.

The result of the survey, enclosed in KPMG's 2016 Global Women in Alternative Investments Report: The Time is Now: Real Change, Real Impact, Seize the Moment, interviewed nearly 800 women professionals and industry leaders within the Alternative Investments sector, across hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and real estate in North America, U.K., Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

"This year's report uncovered a number of positive trends as firms, investors and industry organizations are taking some bold new steps to help move the needle," said Jim Suglia, Alternative Investments national practice leader for KPMG LLP. "We strongly believe that with continued attention to these issues, the industry will keep pushing the boundaries to secure the future success of women in alternatives."

The majority of survey respondents believe North America offers the greatest opportunities for women in alternatives, with the UK and the remainder of Europe ran......................

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