Eyck Capital Management winner at Amsterdam Investor Forum 2014
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Eyck Capital Management's Eyck European Tactical Distressed Opportunities Fund won ‘The AIF Factor’ competition at yesterday's 3rd Amsterdam Investor Forum organised by ABN AMRO Clearing. The fund was voted the clear winner out of six shortlisted alternative investment funds which made three minute 'elevator' pitches to 200 delegates, comprising institutional investors, funds of funds, high net worth individuals and a panel of seed investors.
Other shortlisted funds included;
Blenheim DDA of Blenheim Fund Management
Aequam Diversified of Aequam Capital Management,
Citrine Capital of Citrine Capital Management
Laffitte Capital Management's Laffitte Index Arbitrage
Saemor Capital's Saemor Europe Alpha Fund
Khing Oei, Managing Partner of Eyck Capital Management, commented: “I am, first and foremost, very excited to have been selected to participate in The AIF Factor final. Being voted the winner amidst strong competition is of course a strong endorsement for Eyck Capital which we very much appreciate. ABN AMRO Clearing has done a great job organising an event with top-notch speakers and panels, attracting participants from both the Dutch and the international hedge fund industry.”
“All the shortlisted funds made compelling presentations, but Eyck Capital Management's approach resonated most strongly with the delegates,” said Gildas Le Treut, Global Head of Prime Clearing at ABN AMRO Clearing.
“This competition not only requires managers to develop discipline and succinctness in delivering their message under time pressure, it also provides exceptional exposure to a broad audience of investors,” said Marc de Kloe, Head of Alternatives & Funds at ABN AMRO Private Banking. More than 60 alternative investment funds applied to participate in this year's ‘The AIF Factor’, which enables selected funds - active or prospective, of any size, location, investment target or style - to present their propositions to potential investors.
ABN AMRO Clearing has a long history of partnering with start-ups as well as established alternative investment vehicles, and provides integrated solutions for their execution, clearing, custody and financing. The AIF is organised together with ABN AMRO Private Banking's Alternatives & Funds team and supports Alternatives 4 Children, an industry related charity based in the Netherlands.
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