Hedge fund industry news for Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011:
Ackman’s Pershing Square LP Fund up 29.7% in 2010. (Dow Jones Newswires)
Someone recorded that speech Max Holmes gave about how to send sketchy emails without getting caught. (Clusterstock, HT to Teri Buhl)
Hedge funds focused on Bric gain over 13% in ‘10. (Financial Chronicle)
Nine Masts Investment Fund returns 20%. (Bloomberg
Hedge funds pinched by health care reform. (DealBook)
Tiffany and Adobe on Bernheim, Drefus’s list of potential 2011 takeover targets. (HedgeWeek)
Dow Jones Credit Suisse index up 11% in 2010. (FINalternatives)
SKCG survey shows hedge funds pay more, get less from health insurance plans. (FINalternatives)
Brevan partners split £204 million. (FINalternatives)
Headstart launches emerging markets fund. (FINalternatives)
People moves
FBR Capital Markets appoints new head of distressed sales. (HousingWire)
Tower Research vet DeGiacinto sets up hedge fund shop. (FINalternatives)
The 6th Annual GAIM Ops Cayman conference will examine the critical changes affecting the hedge fund industry and discuss how it will change due diligence, compliance and risk management procedures going forward. In 2010, attracting new capital has been difficult because investors have become increasingly more sophisticated. Savvy Fund-of- funds and hedge funds must enhance their due diligence process to focus on:
Latest Regulatory Changes
- Impact of Hedge Fund Registration
- Changes in OTC Derivative Rules
- Understanding the Examination Process
- Global Legislation Implications
- Shifting Focus at the SEC
- New Pay to Play Rules
Impact of Latest Trends on Due Diligence and
Compliance including:
- Rise of Seeding Funds
- Implications of the Economy
- Evaluating Conflicts of Interest
- Understanding UCITS
- Hedge Fund Redomicilation
- Trends in Prime Services
- Independent Board Members
- Ensuring Compliance with Fund Documents
Keynote Speakers
GAIM Ops Cayman provides an unrivaled opportunity to:
- Stay updated on the latest regulatory changes affecting hedge funds
- Implications of the Economy
- Network with over 100 Speakers representing the majority of due diligence reviews performed in the industry
- Meet with your Cayman Partners while you attend the conference
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