In 2025, Alexander Mende, PhD., became the Chief Investment Officer at RPM Risk & Portfolio Management AB. RPM is an investment manager providing customized multi-manager solutions in Managed Futures strategies based on managed account platforms. RPM has been active in the Managed Futures space since 1993 serving clients primarily in Asia and Central Europe and is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Alexander attained his doctorate (PhD) in economics at the University of Hanover, Germany, before joining RPM back in 2005. His research interests include the areas of FX trading, international finance, portfolio management, and alternative investments, in particular managed futures and trend following.