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Greg Bond, newly-appointed CIO at Man Group, highlighted product customisation, the power of AI technology and the importance of diversification amid volatility in his first interview since assuming the post last month.
See the key talking points listed by timestamp below.
Record date: 5 August 2025 | Release date: 6 August 2025
1:45 – Introduction to Greg, his career background and new role.
2:33 – His take on volatility of the last few months and the role of alternatives in that environment.
3:32 – Importance of Solutions offering, rise of multi-strategy in the sector.
5:11 – Customisation trend continues apace.
7.45 – How he sees multi-strategy concept, rise of new approaches.
10:14 – Role of technology at Man Group, areas of innovation.
12:53 – How can AI be used to unlock more opportunities.
14:35 – Including on the operational side, now just in alpha generation.
15:59 – Position of hedge funds, more in vogue now rates higher and liquidity key.
17:55 – Other key edges for Man Group.
19:34 – Sports and investments world crossover, data-driven decision-making, his “Moneyball” experience with Boston Red Sox.
22:00 – What’s next for Man Group?.
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