Our mission is to provide you with an exclusive look into the unconventional and often esoteric realms of the asset management industry, including changes in the marketplace, operational factors and investment strategies, all while learning from thought leaders in the front seat helping drive the industry.
In every episode, we extend a warm invitation to thought leaders, industry trailblazers, and mavericks to impart their wisdom and share their expertise. Through engaging and thought-provoking conversations, revealing the regular challenges and unforeseen obstacles that lie within this evolving space.
Get ready to embark on The Alternative Route with us. We promise you captivating discussions, fresh insights, and a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of alternative investments. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes as we dive deep into this uncharted territory.
In this episode of The Alternative Route, Colleen Fay sits down with Robert Crea of BCLP to discuss the nuances of the venture capital advisor exemption, its origins, and practical implications for emerging managers. Learn how regulatory definitions and secondary market activities can impact compliance and registration decisions.
In this episode of The Alternative Route, Colleen Fay sits down with Deborah Kostroun of Zito Partners to discuss how PR and communications help companies control their narrative, build credibility, and adapt messaging across growth stages. They explore the growing impact of AI and digital platforms, emphasizing consistent messaging across press, social media, and owned content, along with the importance of thought leadership and aligning communications with overall business strategy.
In this episode of The Alternative Route, Colleen Fay sits down with Dan Huscher of Lukka to unpack crypto’s biggest valuation puzzle – identifying the principal market and determining exit price in a world where assets trade across hundreds of fragmented, always-on venues.
Dan explores why data quality, exchange integrity, and regulatory alignment under ASC 820 are mission critical and how institutional grade infrastructure, transparent methodology, and SOC-audited controls help withstand audit scrutiny. From inaccessible markets to inconsistent tickers, this conversation dives into the mechanics behind defensible digital asset valuations and the growing role of third party pricing providers in bringing order to the crypto cosmos.
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A proposed federal bill could create a new pathway for taxpayers to address past digital asset reporting issues. Cryptocurrency taxation has been a source of confusion for investors since digital assets became mainstream. Many taxpayers have struggled with reporting requirements, particularly when dealing with activities such as trading, staking, airdrops and transfers across multiple platforms….
What Is a Basket Swap? For years, many fund managers and tax advisers viewed the 70/30 basket swap, a derivative that references a basket of securities rather than a single position, as a reliable way to manage investment risk while preserving the intended tax treatment of the underlying positions. The premise was straightforward: if a…
Johnny Minassian Johnny Minassian is a partner providing assurance, accounting and consulting services to investment advisers and private funds. He serves hedge, commodity, private equity, venture capital, loan and real estate funds throughout their life cycles. Johnny has helped grow the Firm’s Financial Services practice in Southern California and is connected to the deal community,…