Institutional Investing in a Complex Market: Navigating Trust, Risk, and Emerging Tech with Accolade Partners

How do investment firms keep on top of emerging trends? What role is AI playing within the alternative investment space? What does risk mitigation look like in an increasingly complex market? What are some of the unique challenges for institutional investors? We dig into these topics and more with Zack Siddique, Vice President of Operations at Accolade Partners.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:30 Lessons from the Bayou Group Fraud
• 2:20 Zack Siddique's Journey in Investment Operations
• 4:49 Understanding Risk in Investment Opportunities
• 6:40 Monitoring Managers and Reputational Risks
• 9:25 The Importance of Background Checks
• 10:08 Due Diligence in Fund of Fund Investments
• 12:12 The Shift to Virtual Meetings in Due Diligence
• 13:29 Evolving Risks in the Investment Landscape
• 16:03 Navigating the Crypto Investment Space
• 18:34 Mitigating Risks in Crypto Custody
• 20:46 Resources for Understanding New Markets
• 22:10 Future Predictions for Investment Operations
• 25:52 Advice for Aspiring Investors