DIFC Successfully Concludes Second Edition of AIMA Middle East Hedge Fund Summit 2015

• Summit was organised by Dalma Capital
• Attended by region's leading fund managers and institutional investors

DUBAI-UAE: 01 April, 2015: The Dubai International Financial Centre in association with Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Dalma Capital hosted the second edition of the AIMA Middle East Hedge Fund Summit on March 31, 2015 at DIFC Conference Centre.

Drawing the participation of 300 delegates, the exclusive event brought together on one platform star portfolio managers, institutional investors and economists, risk managers, business leaders and key members of the financial industry who debated macro trends, regional market developments and alternative investment opportunities for the year ahead.

While the summit highlighted the Middle East's new market trends, products and mandates, it also explored the robust prospects of hedge funds in the investment landscape. Through seasoned panels and workshops, discussions also dwelt on fluctuating prices of oil and dollar and interest rates.

Commenting on the participation, Arif Amiri, Deputy CEO of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) said: "DIFC was pleased to partner with Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Dalma Capital to host the second edition of the AIMA Middle East Hedge Fund Summit. The summit provided an outstanding opportunity to develop relationships, to gain insights into successful strategies across industry segments and to learn from leaders who are transforming investment strategies. We were honoured to facilitate the collaboration of talented fund managers and astute accredited investors on one platform."