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Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

Finding Alpha (Invite only)

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In today’s investment landscape, alpha remains the goal, and diversification is the strategy. With investors searching for returns, liquidity, and inflation protection, alternative investments are playing a growing role in complementing traditional portfolios. Strategies less correlated to public markets: like hedge funds, liquid multi-strats, private markets, real assets, and more niche opportunities like collectibles, digital assets, and GP stakes—are attracting interest. What innovative strategies are gaining traction in the alternatives space? And ultimately, where are investors finding alpha?

    Moderator

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    Laura Merlini

    Managing Director, EMEA, CAIA

    Speakers

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    Roberto Giacalone

    Global Head, Liquid Strategies, Icona Capital
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    Meranda Ling Miao

    Executive Vice President, Private Markets Investments, Shamal Holding
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    Paul Oliver

    Head, Private and Alternative Credit, Emirates Investment Authority
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    Philip Seager

    Managing Director and Head, Portfolio Strategy, Capital Fund Management