In conjunction with Marex Prime Services, AIMA is conducting a short survey on the next generation of alternative investment managers (for the purposes of this survey limited to funds running up to US$1 billion AUM).
 
All data from this survey will be collated and retained by AIMA for the purposes of publishing a research report on the next generation of hedge funds. Data from this survey will only be presented or shared in the aggregate. It will not be attributed, or attributable, to any specific firm or person unless permission has been given to do so.
 
Marex proudly supports the AIMA Next Generation of Alternative Investment Managers Survey following its acquisition of Cowen Prime Services and Outsourced Trading in December 2023.
 
Marex Prime Services is a leading full-service institutional prime broker, with a global multi-asset platform tailored for investment managers worldwide. It has a strong track record in supporting both emerging and established funds seeking to work with a single partner or to diversify their prime brokerage counterparties.

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* 1. As per the last calendar month end, what is the net asset value (in $US) of the hedge fund assets under management of your firm. Please select from one of the options below.

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* 2. What is the primary hedge fund strategy of your firm. Please select from one of the options below

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* 3. Where is the head office of your firm located (i.e manager location)? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 4. When did you launch your flagship fund. Please select from one of the options below.

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* 5. Where is your flagship fund domiciled? Please pick from one of the options below.

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* 6. In addition to your flagship fund, do you have any other funds? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 7. How many additional funds do you have? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 8. How many employees do you have at your firm? Please select from one of the options below.

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* 9. What is the breakeven AUM (i.e., the minimum amount of assets that need to be managed by the business to cover its operating costs) for your business?

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* 10. From the ranges below, please provide us with the closest estimate as to what are the standard management fees being charged by your flagship fund:

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* 11. From the ranges below, please provide us with the closest estimate as to what are the standard performance fees being charged by your flagship fund:

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* 12. Does your flagship fund include... (Please select all which apply)

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* 13. What does your flagship fund cost to run (i.e. as a measure of the fund's Total Expense Ratio)?

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* 14. What is the average length of time taken to close on a new investment into the fund (from initial meeting with prospective allocator to the allocation being made)?

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* 15. Which liquidity terms are typically least preferred by investors when considering investing in your fund? Please select all that apply.

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