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Alternative Investment Professionals in India
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS IN INDIA Presenting Partner Membership Partner The Indian Association of Alternative Investment Funds (IAAIF) has been established as a non-profit organization, with the objective of promoting and protecting the interests of the Alternative Investments industry in India. CHARTER MEMBERS AFFILIATE MEMBERS Need a solid platform you can count on? Look no further? IAAIF is committed to act as representative & advocacy body devoted to promote transparency, professional standards and trust in alternative investments. IAAIF strives to promote the professional development of the alternative investments industry as well as facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members. The association also acts as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to AIFs and building linkages among various stake-holders. For membership enquiries, please reach out to Ms. Foram Sheth (Manager- Memberships) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 91-8657487784 AIWMI, Regus, Level 9, Platina, Block G, Plot C-59, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai-400051 Welcome to the latest edition of KnowlegeEx. This edition focuses on the growth and success challenges that will define Indian alternative investments sector in 2020. This edition is carrying the results of our first ever Survey on CAT III AIFs. In addition to surveying more than 50 fund houses, we have enlisted the thoughts and insights of leading industry individuals to support this endeavor. We would like to convey our thanks to each of the firms and our interviewees for being so generous and forthright in their contributions to this research. This edition also celebrates the crowning of our 2020 batch of “40 Under 40- Alternative Investment Professionals in India”- Looking at the pool of talented Professionals all around, adoption of best practices by the Industry, proactive Regulators and a progressive Government at the Center – one can confidently say that Indian Investors are finally in strong and able hands. -
Redefining Hedge Funds for Institutional Portfolios June 6-7, 2018 - Toronto Marriott City Center Hotel
TALKING HEDGE Redefining Hedge Funds for Institutional Portfolios June 6-7, 2018 - Toronto Marriott City Center Hotel CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE SPONSORS TALKING HEDGE Welcome to our inaugural conference in Toronto: Redefining Hedge Funds for Institutional Portfolios. We’re delighted to be here, and excited to have you with us to talk about the abundance of innovation in the alternative investment industry designed to meet the needs of asset owners as they strive to protect and grow their portfolios. Talking Hedge brings together institutional investors, alternative investment managers, and solutions providers to explore new strategies and solutions that provide risk mitigation, uncorrelated returns, and increased alignment of interests. Our programs give you time to talk and time to meet in a meaningful way. Special thanks to our lead partner Remy Marino and his colleagues at Deutsche Bank for their insights and collaborative spirt. Thanks also to Equinox Institutional Asset Management, Lyxor Asset Management, and Sigma Analysis & Management for their leadership and support. We are honored to partner with the following firms to provide you with a progressive program agenda: Aberdeen Standard Investments, Abraham Trading Company, ARP Investments, Aspect Capital Limited, Blue Sky Alternative Investments, Capital Fund Management, FORT LP, InfraHedge Limited, Polar Asset Management Partners, Quadratic Capital Management, Quest Partners, Salient Partners, and Titan Advisors. We’re also grateful to Equinox Institutional Asset Management and LayerOne Financial for sponsoring our Welcome Reception, Meals and Networking Breaks. Our illustrious speaking faculty is ready to share their expertise and engage with you throughout the day. Please feel free to interact. We are grateful for their thought leadership, time, and enthusiasm to share their seasoned perspectives and spark thought-provoking discussions. -
2018 Annual Report, Notice of 2019 Annual Meeting & Proxy Statement
2018 Annual Report, Notice of 2019 Annual Meeting & Proxy Statement To Our Stockholders, Customers and Employees: 2018 was a pivotal year for Hilltop, as we took large strides to position our franchise for the future, while facing certain industry headwinds. Demonstrating our long-term commitment, we made significant investments in our company and launched multiple, coordinated initiatives that we believe will make us more competitive and efficient. As well, we consummated a strategic acquisition that provides the bank with critical scale in all major Texas markets. Our financial results declined due to challenging conditions in our mortgage and broker-dealer businesses. The bank, our cornerstone business, however, had a solid year that enabled Hilltop to generate consolidated net income of $126 million in 2018 and illustrates the strength of our diversified business model. Because of the profitability generated by each of our operating companies, Hilltop was able to return $86 million of earnings to stockholders via dividends and share repurchases in 2018. This was in addition to the capital deployed through the $85 million acquisition of The Bank of River Oaks. We remain focused on maintaining an enduring balance sheet, while preserving excess capital to deploy via bank acquisitions. In concert with our stated goal of acquisitive growth, Hilltop also launched Hilltop Opportunity Partners in 2018. This merchant banking platform provides Hilltop the ability to identify and execute on non-bank investments through an in-house team with requisite expertise. Our prudent, long-term oriented capital management will allow us to continue to seek out attractive opportunities for both organic and acquisitive growth alongside our dividend and share repurchase programs. -
Dealflow Report the NEWS, INFORMATION, and ANALYSIS of SMALL CAP EQUITY FINANCE Report.Dealflowmedia.Comreport.Dealflow.Com
dealflow report THE NEWS, INFORMATION, AND ANALYSIS OF SMALL CAP EQUITY FINANCE report.dealflowmedia.comreport.dealflow.com SMALL CAP FINANCING MARKET DECLINES IN FIRST QUARTER AS INVESTORS ESCHEW ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS by Dan Lonkevich The small cap and microcap equity the small cap equity financing market: (CEMI), a $5.5 million registered direct financing market contracted more than the decimalization of stock prices, the offering of common stock for Novelos expected in the first quarter as concern absence of small cap investment banks, Therapeutics (NVLT), and a $1.77 about the illiquidity of the smallest the lack of profitability in underwriting. million convertible debt placement for companies kept investors focused on The Jumpstart Our Business Start- CopyTele Inc. (COPY). large cap names that drove the broader ups Act was meant to solve some of “It’s a tale of two markets,” said market to record levels. these problems by making it easier for David Weild, chairman and chief The number of PIPE transactions companies to go public by relaxing dis- executive officer of Weild & Co., an declined by 3.1%, while initial public closure requirements, ending the ban investment banking and advisory firm. offerings slid 10%. Venture capital deals on general solicitation and advertising “You’ve got large cap companies set- declined 31%. Reverse mergers fell 44% of private placements and even allow- ting records and performing well and and alternative public offerings declined ing crowdfunding. The Securities and the bottom of the market grounding to by 81%. The IPO market for special Exchange Commission, however, has a halt.” purpose acquisition companies also fell been slow to finish the rule making that During the first quarter, Weild & 66.7%. -
2019 Annual Report, Notice of 2020 Annual Meeting & Proxy Statement
2019 Annual Report, Notice of 2020 Annual Meeting & Proxy Statement To Our Stockholders, Customers and Employees: 2019 was an exceptional year across the Hilltop family of companies, both financially and operationally. Through acquisitions and organic maturation, our company has experienced material growth over the past few years. Accordingly, a key 2019 initiative was to increase the connectivity and collaboration across the organization. To help drive this effort, management from all lines of business and the holding company completed the Momentum World Tour, visiting all major markets across 50 cities and connecting with over 3,500 employees. I continue to be blown away by the quality of our people in the field. They are the tip of the spear for Hilltop, and I want to thank them for their steadfast commitment to our clients and the communities we serve. Hilltop generated consolidated net income of $225.3 million in 2019, with sizable profitability gains from all operating companies. These results illustrate the strength of our diversified business model, where PlainsCapital Bank, our cornerstone business, produced substantial bank earnings that were augmented by favorable market conditions and strong operational execution from PrimeLending and HilltopSecurities. Hilltop also was able to return $103.0 million of earnings to stockholders via dividends and share repurchases in 2019. Notably, in 2019 we achieved a significant milestone of surpassing $1 billion in cumulative net income since Hilltop’s transformational acquisition of PlainsCapital Corporation in 2012. In last year’s letter, I acknowledged the retirement of PlainsCapital Bank’s founder, Alan White, and the succession planning at HilltopSecurities, where Brad Winges succeeded Hill Feinberg as CEO.