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Welcome to the 2015 Alternative Investment Awards!
Best for Emerging Market Alternative Asset Management BlueBay Asset Management
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Best Liquidity Management Team - USA RBC-GAM US
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Best in Emerging Markets Apple Tree Capital Ltd.
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Best Global Due Diligence Firm – 2015 Castle Hall Alternatives
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Today, more than ever before, investors are seeking newer and more innovative ways to maximise returns. As a result, professionals across a wide spectrum of global industries and sectors are finding new paths and avenues to further refine and develop their services and meet their clients’ ever-changing demands.
Award for Excellence in Managed Data Services - UK 22 RIMES
The 2015 Alternative Investment Awards honour the dedicated individuals and businesses making a mark in this fascinating and constantly evolving sphere, and puts the spotlight on the leading lights in the sector, as well as smaller niche companies making headway away from the limelight.
Excellence in Middle-Market Investment Banking – USA & Best Start-Up Direct Investment Jordan, Knauff & Company
Best Africa Focused Investment Manager Mediterrania Capital Partners
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Best Fund of Funds - UK Platinum All Star Fund Limited
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Equity Market Neutral Hedge Fund of the Year QQM Fund Management AB
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Best Indian Credit Fund Samena India Credit Fund
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Best for Energy Infrastructure Investments - USA Starwood Energy Group
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Best Fund in Asia - Tarascon Asia Absolute Fund Tarascon Capital Management
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Best Absolute Return Fund - Australia Agora Asset Management
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Best Alternative Investment Portfolio Manager / Most Innovative Fund Managers & Best Performing Fund of Funds (1 Year) – USA AltB Partners
Best UK Real Assets Fund Architas Diversified Real Assets Fund
Prestigious awards such as these are given purely on merit and only recognise those most deserving for their services and expertise provided over the last 12 months. As a result, award winners can be safe in the knowledge that their awards are a testament to their exceptional performance in these volatile, fascinating and innovative industries. So to find out more about these exciting and innovative companies, read on…. David Keenan, Editor
Best Tactical ETF Portfolio Manager - USA 24 AthenaInvest
Award for Excellence in Fund Management - UK Exception Capital
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Best Capital Markets Software Provider 28 Fenergo 30
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