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July Investment Newsletter – Positioning Through Uncertainty
Market Context: 2025 in a Holding Pattern The first half of 2025 has unfolded with a mix of cautious optimism and strategic recalibration. iConnections published a Midyear Global Investor Survey reflecting sentiment halfway through the year. Equity markets have shown resilience, but not conviction—with roughly one-third of investors expect the S&P 500 to finish the […]
Midyear Global Investor Report
July 2025 In the midst of a wild and volatile year across global markets and for geopolitical events, the recent iConnections Midyear Global Investor report confirmed allocators remain strongly dedicated to alternative investments. iConnections conducted a targeted investor sentiment survey of nearly 100 global allocators at Global Alts New York to assess shifts in outlook […]
The Evolution of Wealth Management: Alts, AI, and the Next-Gen Investor | Global Alts NY 2025
As the 60/40 portfolio fades, what’s next for wealth managers? At Global Alts NY 2025, leading CIOs Jasmine Yu (Bryn Mawr Capital Management) and Nancy Donohue (Summit Rock Advisors) explore how the wealth management industry is evolving—with deeper allocations to alternatives, greater demand for liquidity, and rising curiosity from a more informed next generation of […]
Decarbonization, Natural Gas & the Future of Energy | Global Alts NY 2025 Panel
Is the future of energy green, gas-powered, or both? In this powerful panel from Global Alts NY 2025, top investors explore the realities of the global energy transition, balancing decarbonization goals with rising power demand, natural gas expansion, and hard truths about infrastructure constraints. 🎙️ Panel Moderator:Tom Brigandy – Managing Director, RisCura USA 💼 Panelists:-Charles […]
Data, Disruption & AI: Human Judgment in Alt Investing | Global Alts NY 2025
Top minds in alternative investments unpack how data, tech, and human judgment intersect in today’s market. 📌 In this Panel, you’ll learn: 🎯 Key Takeaways: Whether you’re an allocative strategist, fund manager, or fintech innovator, this session delivers actionable insights at the convergence of data, tech, and human-centric alpha.
AI, Human Skills, & the Next Wave of Tech | Investing in Innovation at Global Alts NY 2025
In this panel from Global Alts New York 2025, leaders in venture capital and asset management explore how AI is reshaping investment strategy, human relationships, and the very definition of value creation. Moderated by Joe Marchese (Human Ventures), the session features: • Amanda Groves (Plus Capital) • Joyce Zhang (The Walls Foundation) • Neal Wilson […]
June Investment Newsletter
As we turn the page into June, markets continue to test investor patience and conviction. After a turbulent spring defined by sharp intraday volatility, shifting rate expectations, and geopolitical recalibrations, investors are navigating an unusually complex landscape. The U.S. dollar has posted its steepest year-to-date decline on record, bond yields remain volatile but range-bound, and […]
Geopolitics, AI & Global Markets: Where Investors Are Betting in 2025 | Global Alts NY 2025
From U.S.-China tensions to AI super-apps and emerging market rebounds, this powerhouse panel from iConnections NYC 2025 dives into the macro forces shaping global investing. 📈 Moderated by Guy Adami, the conversation features insights from: Key topics include: 📍 Recorded live at Global Alts New York 2025.
Gold, Hard Assets & Global Commodities: Is This the New Supercycle? | Global Alts New York 2025
As inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical dislocation reshape global markets, is the golden era for hard assets just beginning? In this high-level conversation from iConnections NYC 2025, Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone leads a panel of top commodity investors including Aline Carnizelo, Stephen Klein, Mike Severo, and Jackie Rosner—through a wide-ranging discussion on: 💡 Panelists share forecasts on […]