Alternative investments are having a moment. With $32 trillion expected to flow into private markets by 2030, everyone from family offices to institutional investors is scrambling to get their piece of the action. But here's the thing – most are doing it wrong. The allure of higher returns and portfolio diversification is real, but so…

The investment world is having its iPhone moment. Just like smartphones didn't immediately replace every function of traditional phones, AI isn't completely outgunning human managers across the board. But the data from 2025 tells a fascinating story: one that every serious investor needs to understand. Here at Mansa Investments, we've been running our Musa AI…

Let's cut through the noise. That 95% headline? It's not exactly what it seems. While AI adoption in asset management is exploding faster than anyone predicted, the real story is far more nuanced: and frankly, more interesting. The 95% figure comes from an EY survey, but here's the catch: it refers specifically to firms that…

The asset management world is experiencing its biggest shake-up in decades, and if you're still thinking in terms of "traditional" versus "alternative" managers, you're already behind the curve. The walls between these two worlds are crumbling fast, and the firms that understand what's really happening are quietly positioning themselves to capture the biggest wealth transfer…

Real estate has always been a numbers game, but the game itself is changing. While traditional investors still rely on gut instincts and spreadsheets from the 1990s, forward-thinking firms like Mansa Investments are leveraging artificial intelligence to identify opportunities that others miss entirely. At Mansa, we've developed what we call the "AI Acquisition Advantage": a…

The asset management industry's biggest players are quietly revolutionizing how they operate, and the results are staggering. While most firms talk about AI adoption in generic terms, the reality is far more dramatic: and profitable: than anyone publicly admits. After diving deep into industry data and internal reports, we've uncovered the specific strategies that $1.8…

The investment world is experiencing its most dramatic transformation since the birth of electronic trading. Artificial intelligence isn't just changing how we analyze markets: it's fundamentally reshaping what it means to manage institutional portfolios. While some managers scramble to catch up, others are already leveraging AI to deliver superior returns and reduce risk. The statistics…

Private markets in Europe are having a moment. After navigating the choppy waters of post-pandemic uncertainty, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for sophisticated investors looking to diversify beyond traditional public markets. If you're sitting on significant wealth and wondering how to make your money work harder, this guide will walk you…

Here's a question that's keeping risk managers awake at night: What happens when your billion-dollar portfolio relies on risk models that were built for a world that no longer exists? The uncomfortable truth is that traditional risk models: the same ones that major institutions have trusted for decades: are failing spectacularly in today's hyper-connected, lightning-fast…

Private markets used to be the ultimate exclusive club. Think old-school Wall Street, where only the biggest institutions and ultra-wealthy could get a seat at the table. But that's changing fast, and high-net-worth families are finally getting the keys to opportunities that were locked away for decades. At Mansa Investments, we're not just watching this…