Alternative Insight

Aztec Group

Alternative Insight brings together the Aztec Group's expertise across the alternative investment sector's hottest topics, from structures and regulation to ESG, technology, fund operations and market insights.

  1. 11/18/2025

    Digital Assets: How far off is a single operating model in private markets?

    In the second part of our two-part Alternative Insight series on Digital Assets, Aztec Group's Simon Ware, Product Associate Director is joined by Dr Ian Hunt and Eran Fabian from Bite Investments to cover the mainstreaming of digital currencies, and how far off a single operating model might be for private markets. During the episode they discuss: The future of digital currencies and tokenised assetsThe need for a single, automated operating modelThe evolving investor experience and regulatory demands

    24 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Digital Assets: Where is the private markets revolution tokenisation promised?

    In the first of our two-part Alternative Insight series on Digital Assets, Aztec Group’s Simon Ware, Product Associate Director is joined by Dr Ian Hunt and Eran Fabian from Bite Investments to take a deep dive into tokenisation and how the full promise of it hasn’t yet been realised.   During this episode they discuss:   The evolution and impact of tokenisation in private marketsOperational and regulatory challenges Real vs. promised benefits of tokenisation

    21 min

  3. 11/04/2025

    Scale and efficiency for institutional fund managers

    In this episode of Alternative Insight, Aztec Group's Jon Ball, Head of Global Accounts, is joined by Melanie Collett, Head of Investment Implementation and Real Assets at Aviva Investors, and David Kane, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, to explore how institutional managers can achieve operational alignment and excellence across multiple strategies and jurisdictions. The discussion focuses on driving scale and efficiency through technology and evolving operating models.  During this episode they discuss: Why technology alone doesn’t create valueThe need to evolve operating models and servicing partnerships over timeHow to deliver a seamless, consistent experience for investors across asset classes, jurisdictions, and currencies

    42 min

  4. 08/18/2025

    Fundraising in Europe: What U.S. fund managers really need to know – part 2

    In the latest Alternative Insight episode, Aztec Group's Sadrack Belony, Head of Investor Services U.S., and Angel Ramon Martinez Bastida, Head of Regulatory Control, are joined by John Verwey, Partner at Proskauer Rose, to discuss the legal and regulatory landscape U.S. fund managers must navigate to successfully enter European markets During this episode, they discuss: The evolving European regulatory environment and its impact on U.S. managersCompliance considerations when marketing to European investors​​Practical steps to streamline your fund launch and avoid costly missteps

    33 min

  5. 08/05/2025

    Market trends and the rise of NAV financing

    In the latest episode of the Alternative Insight Podcast, Aztec Group’s Andrew Tully and Ben Middleton are joined by Lukas Burkhard, CSO and Head of Investment Solutions at Mercer, to discuss the market trends impacting private markets funds managers today. During this episode - filmed live in our Luxembourg offices - we explore topics including evolving fundraising challenges, retailisation and the continued growth of the secondaries market. We also explore fund financing, in particular NAV-based lending and subscription credit lines.  During this episode, we discuss: Fundraising trends, and how Mercer are adapting. The increasing difficulty in identifying winners. The retailisation of private markets Exit strategies, and the increase in continuation funds and GP-led secondaries How NAV-based lending and subscription credit lines are gaining traction And how technology and automation is streamlining fund financing and risk management.

    29 min

  6. 07/30/2025

    Fundraising in Europe: What U.S. fund managers really need to know – part 1

    In the latest Alternative Insight episode, Aztec Group's Sadrack Belony, Head of Investor Services U.S., and Paul Conroy, Group Head of AIFM Services, are joined by Marc Schubert, Partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges, to map out the marketing and structuring essentials for U.S. fund managers eyeing European expansion. During this episode, they discuss: Key routes to market for U.S. managers and how they differFund structuring best practices and how to avoid common misstepsFund domicile selection and how to align this with investor targeting

    28 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    How to optimize your investor relations

    In the latest Alternative Insight episode, Aztec Group's Sadrack Belony, Head of Investor Services U.S., and Dan Kalish, Head of U.S. Fund Services, are joined by Neal Prunier, Managing Director, Industry Affairs at the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) to explore how LP expectations are shifting and what GPs can do to stay ahead.  During this episode, they discuss: The growing demand for granular, standardized reportingHow ILPA's templates are helping drive consistencyWhy tech and third-party admin support is becoming a non-negotiableWhat it takes to stand out as a best-in-class GP in today's market

    26 min

  8. 02/26/2025

    FinCEN Rules: How to comply in time

    In the latest Alternative Insight episode, Aztec Group's Sadrack Belony, Head of Investor Services U.S., and Joanne Earles, Senior Client Relationship Manager, are joined by Stefanie Langer, Principal COO/CCO at Corten Real Estate, and Mark Mangion, Head of Financial Crime at Passthrough. During this episode, they discuss: The new US Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) rules on AML and CFT.The impact these changes will have on advisers.The importance of starting the compliance process early.Potential penalties for non-compliance.Seeking expertise from third-party service providers.

    25 min
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Alternative Insight brings together the Aztec Group's expertise across the alternative investment sector's hottest topics, from structures and regulation to ESG, technology, fund operations and market insights.

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  • Creator
    Aztec Group
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Aztec Group
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    Alternative Insight