Prediction Markets: What Hedge Funds Need to Know

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Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi have seen explosive growth over the past year, driven by retail participation. But as they grow, they are increasingly integrated within the financial system and catching the attention of institutional investors. What do hedge funds need to know about this growing corner of the market?

Join us on December 8 at 3 PM ET as AIMA’s Suzan Rose speaks with Kristin Boggiano, Partner at DLA Piper; Ben Forman, Managing Partner at ParaFi Capital; and Jeff Bandman, COO of 6529 Capital and former Regulatory Strategy Lead for Kalshi, and takes your questions.

Topics of conversation will include:

  • Prediction markets as an alternative data source
  • Role as a hedging tool
  • Regulatory outlook at the federal and state levels
  • Ambiguity in settlement terms and other operational risks
  • Managing inside information and compliance risk

Speakers:

  • Kristin Boggiano, Partner, DLA Piper
  • Ben Forman, Managing Partner, ParaFi Capital
  • Jeff Bandman, COO, 6529 Capital and former Regulatory Strategy Lead for Kalshi

 

Moderator:

  • Suzan Rose, Senior Adviser, AIMA