May 2026

Our May edition of The Alternative Investor is out today, with Asia the focus. From Japan’s corporate reinvention and China’s quant boom to private capital, infrastructure demand and long-term allocator interest, Asia is fast becoming a key force in the future of alternative investment.

• Marex’s Amy Cheung examines why allocators are returning to Asia for more flexible, liquid and selective exposure across China, Japan and broader growth themes.

• CSC’s Mandy Lam makes the case for Asia moving beyond diversification to become a structurally compelling alternatives destination.

• Asia Alpha Systems’ Sammy Lee explores Japan’s post-crisis corporate reinvention and the opportunity it presents for disciplined long/short investors.

• Simmons & Simmons Hong Kong’s Ivy Yam and Shanghai YaoWang Law Offices’ Melody Yang assess China’s fast-growing quant sector and its evolving regulatory framework

Plus:

• The Money Maze Podcast’s Simon Brewer and John Inverdale speak to SURJ’s Danny Townsend about Saudi Arabia’s long-term sports investment strategy.

• CAIA’s Aaron Filbeck considers how semi-liquid funds and tokenisation are reshaping private market access.

• AIMA’s Tom Kehoe highlights hedge fund adaptability, resilience and the importance of backing managers who can respond quickly as markets shift.

• Prosek Partners’ Mark Kollar explores the growing role of family offices in alternatives

We wrap up with RQC Group’s review of UK and US regulatory reforms across senior manager accountability, cryptoassets, AML, private fund reporting and SEC enforcement.