Held at Sygnus, the Caribbean’s leading alternative investment firm, also led by Grey, this year’s discussion centred on the role of alternative investment in Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa.
CARAIA remains committed to strengthening the capacity of stakeholders to navigate the complexities of alternative investments and mobilise innovative funding solutions, whether directly or through partnerships with local, regional, or international funds. By expanding access to financing and supporting sustainable deal structures, the region is better-positioned to accelerate economic growth, build climate resilience, and deepen its presence on the global investment stage.
Leo Williams (left), executive director at Williams and Associates, and long-time friend Gerard Johnson, former regional head of the Inter American Development Bank, are intrigued by Subira Toppin’s presentation at the recent CARAIA mixer, Cocktails and Conversations.
Leaders in investment join the Sygnus team for the 2025 CARAIA mixer this year hosted at the Sygnus headquarters. Pictured (from left) are: Leo Williams, executive director at Williams and Associates; Nerisha Farquharson, CEO, Private Capital, Proven; Gregory Hines, vice-president, asset-backed investments, Sygnus; and Gary Matalon, CEO, Different Properties.
Chairman of CARAIA and CEO of Sygnus Berisford Grey (right) shares insights on the role of alternative investments in hurricane relief and recovery with Keith Collister (left), executive chairman, ATL Pension Fund, and Brian Fraze, founding director of CARAIA and chief treasury officer at VM Financial Group.
Representing Proven Wealth at the recent CARAIA mixer are (from left) Private Capital Intern Kimberly Bingham; Kelsi Randall, private capital senior analyst, and Senior Financial Analyst Crystal Gayle.
Chairman of Caribbean Alternative Investments Association (CARAIA) Berisford Grey greets the audience of fellow fund managers and investors at the association’s recent mixer dubbed Cocktails and Conversations.
