Bringing managers and investors together to set standards for the alternative investment industry
Working Groups
The SBAI Working Groups bring together institutional investors and asset managers to discuss key topics in the industry with their peers. The Working Groups also develop content and practical guidance and provide advice to the Board on its standard-setting activities.
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| Alternative Credit | New Topic Areas under consideration for discussion:
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| Alternative Risk Premia | New Topic Areas under consideration for discussion:
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| China Working Group | Comparison of onshore Chinese fund structures versus other APAC jurisdictions | |
| Culture & Diversity (New in 2021) | The objectives of this initiative are:
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| Governance | Current active topics:
Future areas will include fee transparency, fund governance and liquidity risk management |
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| Insurance Linked Funds | The mechanics and governance of Side Pockets in ILS Funds | |
| Japan Working Group | Comparison of Japanese practices and regulation with international practice |
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| Responsible Investment | Three main areas of focus:
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| Risk Reporting Working Group | Discussions to be held on Risk Topics such as:
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| Standard Investor Profile Template (SIPT) | Work in progress towards a template for providing investor static data common in multiple jurisdictions. The aim is to make the subscription process for investors more efficient | Publications of results tbc |