Name: Kroll Alternatives and Asset Management Conference 2026
Start: 2026-05-21T00:00:00

Question 1

1. Regulatory Futures: UK AIFM Reforms and Global Alignment

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As the UK overhauls the UK AIFM Regulations and advances a broader programme of post Brexit regulatory reform, panelists reflected on the defining period of change facing the alternative investment sector. Bringing together senior voices from the FCA, AIMA and UK Private Capital, the discussion explored how the UK’s evolving framework is shaping competitiveness, investor confidence and firms’ operating environments.

The panel also examined the extent to which the UK’s approach is aligning with or diverging from regulatory developments in key jurisdictions, alongside the FCA’s role in influencing global policy through active engagement with IOSCO and other international standard setters.

Speakers:

Moderator: Matteo Basso, Managing Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll
Panelist: Gavin Haran, Funds Policy Specialist, FCA
Panelist: James Hopegood, Director, Asset Management Regulation, AIMA
Panelist: Nicholas Chipperfield, Senior Policy Manager, UK Private Capital

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Question 2

2. Valuation Infrastructure: Where People, Technology, Data and AI Converge

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As private markets continue to scale and asset complexity increases, panelists discussed how valuation infrastructure is becoming a clear strategic differentiator. The session examined how firms are integrating AI, data governance and human expertise to enhance valuation accuracy, transparency and auditability.

Drawing on perspectives from StepStone and Kroll, the discussion explored operating model design, technology enablement and the risks of over‑reliance on automation, particularly in the context of heightened scrutiny from regulators and LPs across EMEA.

Speakers:

Moderator: Robert Malagon, Managing Director, Portfolio Valuation, Kroll
Panelist: Jovan Samardzic, Managing Director, Stepstone
Panelist: Robin Cotterill, CEO, Carne Global Fund Managers (UK) Ltd
Panelist: Lea Carty, Managing Director, Private Capital Markets, Kroll
Panelist: Vasileios Perakakis, Managing Director, Portfolio Valuation, Kroll

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Question 3

3. Supervisory and Enforcement Priorities: What Will Shape the Next 12 Months

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Bringing together regulatory and enforcement experts, the session examined the supervisory pressures shaping the outlook for the alternatives and asset management sector. The panel highlighted regulators’ sharpened focus on operational resilience, investor protection, conflicts of interest, governance and financial crime, and explored how these priorities are influencing enforcement trends and expectations.

Panelists also discussed the practical steps firms can take to prepare for a more assertive supervisory environment, drawing on current regulatory developments and real world experience.

Speakers:

Moderator: Claire Simm, Managing Director and Global Head of Regulatory Consulting, Kroll
Panelist: Stuart Holman, Managing Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll
Panelist: Matthew Hancock, Partner, Greenberg Traurig
Panelist: Paul Jennings, Managing Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll

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Question 4

4. Valuation Best Practice: Maintaining Credibility with Investors and other Stakeholders

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Maintaining valuation credibility remained a central theme in a market defined by volatility, scrutiny and evolving regulatory expectations. The panel explored valuation best practices, including the role of independent valuation providers, alongside the importance of governance and transparency in building and sustaining investor trust.

The discussion also focused on how firms can ensure valuations are robust, defensible and clearly communicated, particularly when subject to challenge from investors, auditors and regulators.

Speakers:

Moderator: Vasileios Perakakis, Managing Director, Portfolio Valuation, Kroll
Panelist: Rebecca Davies-Lloyd, Senior Fund Controller, HG Capital
Panelist: Beatriz Villate, Portfolio Senior Manager, LGT European Capital Ltd
Panelist: Zulfi Ali, Chief Operating Officer, Zetland Capital
Panelist: Ryan McNelley, Managing Director and EMEA Portfolio Valuation Leader, Kroll

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Question 5

5. Culture and Non-Financial Misconduct: Key Considerations for Compliance Officers

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With the FCA’s non financial misconduct rules and guidance set to come into force on 1 September 2026, panelists discussed the growing regulatory focus on culture, accountability and conduct risk across the sector. The session explored what the new requirements mean in practice, including how firms can assess and address serious misconduct in a consistent and robust manner.

The discussion also examined how compliance teams can strengthen governance, reporting, and fitness and propriety frameworks to meet heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving investor expectations.

Speakers:

Moderator: Nicolas Inman, Managing Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll
Panelist: Amy Sumaria, Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons LLP
Panelist: Warren Low, Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll
Panelist: Jane Stoakes, Director, Financial Services Compliance and Regulation, Kroll

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Question 6

6. Private Credit in the Spotlight

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As private credit continues to gain prominence amid shifting market dynamics and recent volatility, the fireside discussion explored emerging opportunities across origination, structuring and deployment. Panellists examined key trends shaping the asset class, from competitive pressures and evolving borrower needs to the rise of open ended funds and growing partnerships with banks.

The conversation highlighted where the most compelling opportunities are emerging across Europe and considered the implications for the future growth and evolution of the private credit market.

Speakers:

Moderator: Ryan McNelley, Managing Director and EMEA Portfolio Valuation Leader, Kroll
Panelist: Natalia Tsitoura, Partner - European Origination, Apollo
Panelist: Thomas Kyriakoudis, Private Credit Investor, LGT Capital Partners
Panelist: John Bohill, Partner, Stepstone

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