M.I. Achkasov & Co, a leading a boutique investment advisory firm specializing in global equities, multi-asset portfolio management, and AI-driven research.Key Contributions:>AI-Powered Innovation: Developed an equity selection algorithm ranking companies on 25 fundamental factors, streamlining stock selection and driving portfolio outperformance.Notable Achievements:>Indian Equities Advisory Model (2023-2024): Delivered a 153% return over 14 months, outperforming the… Show more M.I. Achkasov & Co, a leading a boutique investment advisory firm specializing in global equities, multi-asset portfolio management, and AI-driven research.Key Contributions:>AI-Powered Innovation: Developed an equity selection algorithm ranking companies on 25 fundamental factors, streamlining stock selection and driving portfolio outperformance.Notable Achievements:>Indian Equities Advisory Model (2023-2024): Delivered a 153% return over 14 months, outperforming the Sensex by 126% (Sensex +27%), adopted by institutional clients.>Technology of the Future Fund (2020): Achieved a 38% return during a period of extreme market volatility, exceeding the MSCI World Index by 24% with a minimal drawdown of 7.86%.>Built a research framework integrating expertise from leading biotech and technology specialists, enhancing decision-making for institutional portfolios. Show less

• Co-managed the OP Venaja Fund, which became the 2nd best performing fund in its class globally based on 24 months (2009-2010) performance, achieving a remarkable 298% return compared to the benchmark's 98%. (BBG: POHRUSB FH).• Successfully grew the OP Venaja Fund's AuM from €130 million in May 2008 to €660 million in February 2011.

• Generated a turnover of $10 billion+ from 25 western institutional accounts, resulting in over $10 million in commissions for Deutsche Bank.• Increased Deutsche Bank's market share in the Scandinavian market to 50% by enhancing analyst coverage and facilitating visits between Russian companies and institutional investors.• Maxim was nominated By Extell Survey as the Best Equity Salesperson in Russia in 2007.

• Established Eastern European Institutional Sales Desk, selling Smith Barney's investment products to Eastern European Institutions.• Acquired new clients and generated commissions of $300k in 1994, and $400k and $500k in 1995/1996, respectively.