2020 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
SPONSORS
Established in 2007, Prestige consists of several companies under common ownership based in the UK and various international financial centres, specialising in alternative investment strategies with a focus on direct lending. The team consists of a diverse group of investment professionals who, including the board of directors, board of advisors, affiliates and retained consultants have served on numerous boards of international financial institutions, fund groups, asset management and wealth management groups. Combined the team has many decades of experience in various sectors of finance including commercial banking and lending, investment banking, stock broking, hedge fund management, private equity, financial markets trading and extensive experience in the management and operation of various alternative investments.
RSM US LLP is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with nearly 11,000 people in 87 cities and four locations in Canada. As the U.S. member of RSM International, we are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 41,000 people in 116 countries. RSM uses its deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of clients to help them succeed. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. For more information, visit https://rsmus.com/.
Truss Edge is a portfolio management system that joins the dots for funds that are looking for that elusive front to back solution. Based in Chicago, Truss Edge has been serving the needs of fund managers for almost two decades. Our exceptional trade support and accounting teams have proven industry experience that we can bring to your organisation, alongside our tailored and scalable Software as a Service (SaaS).
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
The Hedge Fund Association, HFA, is an International not for profit industry trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization devoted to advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments. HFA’s global presence spans 5 continents and over 14 countries.
Membership in HFA includes hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, real estate and wealth management firms, family offices, private banks, broker-dealers, funds of funds, pension funds, endowments and foundations, high net worth individuals, allocators, and service providers including prime brokers, administrators, custodians, auditors, lawyers, risk managers, technologists and third-party marketers.
CHARITY PARTNER
A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO) is AlphaWeek's charity partner and a NYC-based non-profit organization working in the developing world, bringing free orthopedic care to children with limb disabilities whose families cannot afford treatment. We provide high-quality continuous care until the age of 21 for all patients treated under ALTSO’s programs. Since 2003, we've provided free prosthetic limbs, appropriately fitted wheelchairs, and orthotic devices to more than 18,000 children throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Mobility provides access to education, future employment, and the chance to live self-sufficiently.
For more information, visit https://www.altso.org/ and donate at https://www.altso.org/donateuk. ALTSO is a registered charity in the USA and the UK and taxpayers of these countries are eligible for the respective tax benefits that donating to charities in these countries provides.