This text explores the current state of the art in quantitative investment management across seven key areas. Chapters by academics and practitioners working in leading investment management organizations bring together major theoretical and practical aspects of the field.

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On the 10th of November 2021, the European crowdfunding regulation (“ESCPR”), as well as a related directive to amend Directive 2014/65/EU (“MiFID II”), entered into force. The ESCPR facilitates the scaling up of crowdfunding services across the internal market to increase access to...

Title Page -- Copyright -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- A Note from Claudia Zeisberger -- How to Use This Book -- Section I: Private Equity Overview -- 1: Private Equity Essentials -- Private Equity Funds Defined -- The GP Perspective -- The LP Perspective -- The Fee Structure...

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Alternative Investments on Contemporary Financial Market -- Hedge Funds -- Investment Strategies of Hedge Funds -- Funds of Funds -- Managed Futures Investments -- Structured Products -- Private Equity/Venture Capital Investments -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.