Register by December 16 and Save up to $800!
One year after the Dodd Frank Act has passed, hedge fund due diligence and compliance is more important than ever. The decision to invest in new funds is now equally weighted between the investment strategy and the due diligence review of a fund.
GAIM Ops Cayman 2012 reflects this renewed focus on counterparty risk and investor due diligence after the fall of MF Global.
What’s New for 2012:
• Fresh Insight from 50+ New Speakers
• Increased Attendee Participation with 4 NEW INTERACTIVE SESSIONS with Investors, Consultants, Hedge Funds and Fund of Funds
• More Time to Network with 16+ HOURS of Formal and Informal Meeting Time
• New Focus on Counterparty Risk, Corporate Governance, Transparency and Investor Needs
• A Rare Look into the Most Important Priorities of Chief Compliance Officers and Chief Risk Officers
• A 4-Hour Due Diligence Overview for Investors on Sunday afternoon
GAIM Ops Cayman is the ONLY FORUM where you can meet:
• Senior Leaders of The Hedge Fund Due Diligence Community
• People who Perform Operational Due Diligence on Your Fund
• Experts in Hedge Fund Regulation
• Top Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
GAIM Ops Cayman provides the best opportunity to network with senior leaders in the hedge fund due diligence industry.
You can’t afford to miss this event, so secure your spot early as it’s going to sell out. Register by December 16, 2011 to take advantage of our best rates and save up to $800.
We look forward to seeing you in Cayman!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Save the Date: GAIM Ops Cayman, April 22-25, 2012
Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual GAIM Ops Cayman conference,
taking place April
22-25, 2012, to discuss the critical changes affecting the hedge
fund industry and leave with new insights on improving your operational due
diligence, compliance and risk management procedures going forward. This
event has traditionally sold out so secure your place today.
Top 5 Reasons You Need to Attend GAIM Ops
Cayman 2012:
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Level Attendees: Over 400 senior level executives, including CCO,
CFO, CROs and Heads of Operational Due Diligence converge at one place and
one time
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Regulatory
Guidance: Over
5 hours of regulatory updates including 2 live SEC Video Conferences and the
latest on insider trading, Form PF, and OTC derivatives
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New
Developments That Affect Your Business: From the renewed
focus on corporate governance, transparency and counterparty risk, get
cutting edge information you need to enhance your due diligence skills
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Peer-to-Peer
Knowledge Sharing: Participate in 16+ hours of formal and informal
networking including speaker hosted lunches, breakfast meetings and champagne
roundtables with 125+ speakers and over 40 conference sessions.
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Save
money, miles, and time: Benefit from first class education and
networking at the conference and meet with your many on-island industry
partners.
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Our conference provides the best
opportunity to network with experts in the industry. You can’t afford to miss
this event so secure your spot early as this event will sell out.
Be sure to register by December
16, 2011 to take advantage of our best rates and
save up to $800, use code:
Friday, October 7, 2011
Last Chance to Register for GAIM Ops International
We didn’t see your name on this list of senior level operational due diligence professionals. GAIM Ops International provides the only opportunity to network with your global counterparts in the hedge fund industry.
Here is a list of attending organizations:
• CACEIS
• JPMorgan
• Deloitte LLP
• EIM Management
• Eversheds
• ManagementPlus Group
• Meridian Fund Services (USA) LLC
• Theta Capital
• Albourne Partners
• WR Managed Accounts
• CarVal Investors
• PAAMCO
• Hilltop Fund Management LLP
• Viteos Fund Services
• Risk Pro Ltd
• Infrahedge
• VTM Fundmanagement AG
• Rothstein Kass
• IAM Research, LLC
• Pareto Capital International
• Comada
• Olympia Capital Management
• Hudson Bay Capital Management
• Hsbc Securities Services
• Securis Investments Partners Ltd
• Miura Global Management, LLC
• FQS Capital Management
• Deutsche Bank AG
• Gottex Fund Management
• Signet Captial Management
• Cutting Hedge Consulting
• La Fayette Investment Management
• Laven Partners
• Galaxie Financial Group LLC
• Liongate Capital Management
• CHO llc
• Moody's Investors Service
• BackTrack Reports
• Meridian Fund Services
• RBC Dexia
• KPMG Channel Islands Ltd
• Baronsmead Partners LLP
• Stanhope Capital LLP
• Pershing Square
• Limestone Advisors Ltd.
• Thalia SA
• Imagine Software
• Hedge Funds Standard Board
• Future Fund
• Gupta Family Office
• RAB Capital plc
• Prologue Capital LLP
• Arrowgrass Capital Partners
• Cevian Capital AB
• Partners Advisers SA
• Infinity-Capital SAM
• Advent Software
• UBP Asset Management
• ERAAM
• Intishar Tourist Services
• Asterias Ltd
• dms Management (Ireland) Limited
• ABN Amro Private Banking
• Da Vinci Invest AG
• KB Associates
• SS & C Fund Services
• Pamplona Capital Management LLP
• Gems Advisors Ltd.
• Towers Watson
• Sothic Capital Management
• Mercer
• INOKS Capital SA
• Navigant Consulting
• South Street Capital Management LP
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
• Fauchier Partners
• KPMG
• Mourant Ozannes
• Opalesque
• MKP Capital Management LLC
• Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
• Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA
• Lyxor Asset Management
• DWS Investments
• Amber Partners
• UBS
• Fulcrum Asset Management LLP
• Protégé Partners, LLC
• Reyl Asset Management
• WyeTree Asset Management Limited
• HSBC
• International Asset Management
• COO Connect
• Duff & Phelps
• Culross Global Management Limited
• Culross Global Management Limited
• Nestle Capital Advisers
• LGT Capital Partners
• IMC Asset Management
• WingSail Capital LLC
• Castle Hall Alternatives
• Spectrum Value Management Ltd
• Orchard Harbour
• Aurora Investment Management LLC
• Saguenay Strathmore Capital
• SwissAnalytics Ltd.
• Pictet & Cie
• Kedge Capital Services Ltd
• Marshall Wace LLP
• Signina Capital AG
• ML Capital Ltd.
• Linedata
• PSP Investments
• LaCrosse Global Fund Services
• BNP Paribas Securities Services
• Northern Trust
• Barclays
• Carne Global Financial Services Ltd
• WTP Advisors
• Jaitly LLP.
• Norges Bank Investment Management
• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
• Amundi Alternative Investments SAS London Branch
• Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A.
• Constellation Investment Consulting
• Shell Asset Management Company BV
• Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
• Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers
• The Alternative Investment Management Association Limited (AIMA)
Register today to ensure your place at GAIM Ops International.
The three day event, focused on operational due diligence, compliance and risk management, is packed with sessions that discuss the recent industry developments and boasts 200+ attendees and 10 + hours of invaluable meeting opportunities. Don’t miss the opportunity to share best practices with your global counterparts.
Click Here for the Complete Agenda!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Impact of the Weavering Judgment
The courts in Cayman have spoken and the spotlight is shining on the role of hedge fund board of directors. In the recent case of Weavering Macro Fixed Income Limited vs. Stefan Peterson and Hans Ekstrom, the Grand Court of the Cayman Island delivered a $111 million judgment against the Board of Directors for willful neglect and default. The court paid particular attention to the conduct during the Board of Directors meetings. This case has attracted significant media attention.
This topic will be explored in depth at GAIM Ops International during an extended session on Wednesday 12 October, 2011. In this session you will be able to hear from actual Board of Directors’ and Allocators as they discuss the implications of this case on the profession.
Session Details
The Changing Landscape of Corporate Governance Practices in the Hedge Fund Industry
• Current perspectives from both directors and investors
• What type of transparency should investors be entitled to from the funds directors?
• What can we learn from the recent Weavering judgment?
• Should the investor community publish a director’s approved list?
• Timing and frequency of meetings, items that should be on the agenda, conflicts of interest, independence, and how to resolve disputes
Moderator: Eric Lazear, Head of Operational Due Diligence, FQS Capital Partners
Don Ebanks, Managing Director, dms Management Ireland
Malcolm Paterson, Director, Signina Capital AG Matthew Auriemma, Head of Operational Risk Management, UBP Asset Management
John Ward, Head of Operational Due Diligence, EIM Management (USA) Inc.
William Jones, Managing Director, ManagementPlus Group
Joyce E. Heinzerling, Principal, Meridian Fund Advisors
Roisin Cater, Principal, Carne Global Financial Services Ltd
Join us at GAIM Ops International- The premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Click here to review a list of the expert speakers.
Why Do You Need to Be At GAIM Ops International?
1. Global Attendance- Over 200 senior level executives from around the world at one place and one time
2. Regulatory Guidance- Drill down on the implications of recent regulations and hear what is happening at the FSA, SEC and European Commission
3. Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing- Participate in 10+ hours of formal and informal networking including speed networking, speaker hosted lunches and champagne roundtables
4. Two Full Day Workshops- Deepen your knowledge in one subject- choose between "360 Degree View on Valuation Issues" or "Investor Due Diligence"
5. Cutting Edge Sessions- From the latest trends in due diligence to new developments in UCITS and managed accounts to cloud computing, this year's program is bursting with new ideas to spark conversation.
Click Here for the Complete Brochure
This year’s conference will be located at the President Wilson Hotel in downtown Geneva. It is centrally located to allow you easy access to set up business appointments and provide numerous options for evening activities.
This topic will be explored in depth at GAIM Ops International during an extended session on Wednesday 12 October, 2011. In this session you will be able to hear from actual Board of Directors’ and Allocators as they discuss the implications of this case on the profession.
Session Details
The Changing Landscape of Corporate Governance Practices in the Hedge Fund Industry
• Current perspectives from both directors and investors
• What type of transparency should investors be entitled to from the funds directors?
• What can we learn from the recent Weavering judgment?
• Should the investor community publish a director’s approved list?
• Timing and frequency of meetings, items that should be on the agenda, conflicts of interest, independence, and how to resolve disputes
Moderator: Eric Lazear, Head of Operational Due Diligence, FQS Capital Partners
Don Ebanks, Managing Director, dms Management Ireland
Malcolm Paterson, Director, Signina Capital AG Matthew Auriemma, Head of Operational Risk Management, UBP Asset Management
John Ward, Head of Operational Due Diligence, EIM Management (USA) Inc.
William Jones, Managing Director, ManagementPlus Group
Joyce E. Heinzerling, Principal, Meridian Fund Advisors
Roisin Cater, Principal, Carne Global Financial Services Ltd
Join us at GAIM Ops International- The premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Click here to review a list of the expert speakers.
Why Do You Need to Be At GAIM Ops International?
1. Global Attendance- Over 200 senior level executives from around the world at one place and one time
2. Regulatory Guidance- Drill down on the implications of recent regulations and hear what is happening at the FSA, SEC and European Commission
3. Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing- Participate in 10+ hours of formal and informal networking including speed networking, speaker hosted lunches and champagne roundtables
4. Two Full Day Workshops- Deepen your knowledge in one subject- choose between "360 Degree View on Valuation Issues" or "Investor Due Diligence"
5. Cutting Edge Sessions- From the latest trends in due diligence to new developments in UCITS and managed accounts to cloud computing, this year's program is bursting with new ideas to spark conversation.
This year’s conference will be located at the President Wilson Hotel in downtown Geneva. It is centrally located to allow you easy access to set up business appointments and provide numerous options for evening activities.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Last Chance to Save On GAIM Ops International
Don’t miss out on GAIM Ops International, which provides an unrivaled opportunity to network with the global leaders in operational due diligence and compliance across the globe from Europe, United States, and Asia.
Over 250 senior level professionals have already confirmed their attendance -
Click here to see who is speaking so far
The hedge fund world is rapidly evolving as regulators finalize the details of all the new reporting requirements. At the same time, investors are clamoring for increased transparency and better due diligence for current and future investments. Senior level operational due diligence professionals are addressing these issues including:
How to Conduct a Detailed Review on the Board of Directors (EXTENDED SESSION)
• Timing and frequency of meetings, items that should be on the agenda, conflicts of interest, independence, and how to resolve disputes
• What responsibility and liability does the Board have?
• Analysis of compensation, independence and structure of the Board
• Availability and review of Board of Directors records
Moderator: Eric Lazear, Head of Operational Due Diligence, FQS Capital Partners Don Ebanks, Managing Director, dms Management Ireland Malcolm Paterson, Director, Signina Capital AG Sophie van Straelen, President, Asterias Limited Matthew Auriemma, Head of Operational Risk Management, UBP Asset Management
Demystifying the Due Diligence Process from the Hedge Funds Perspective
• Desire to receive more feedback from investors
• Questions that due diligence professionals should ask but don’t
• Increased demands from investors as consolidation continues- how can the mega funds allocate the COO or CFO time to meet all the potential investors
• How do investors balance their requirements for performance and controls?
Moderator: Howard Altman, Co-CEO and Co-Managing Principal, Rothstein Kass Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vinci Invest AG Didier Martineau, CEO, Sothic Capital Management Brian J. Tsai, Chief Operating Officer, IMC Asset Management
Expert Panel: Establishing Best Practices in ODD
• Timing and frequency on initial and follow-up review
• Rating scales for reports
• Staffing and location challenges
Moderator: James Newman, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Barclays Max Ferri, Senior ODD Analyst, Laven Partners Odi Lahav, Vice President — Team Leader (Hedge Funds), Moody's Investors Service Alan Swersky, Director, Duff & Phelps Justine Lee, Senior Investment Consultant, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Towers Watson
Click Here for the Complete Brochure
New Need To Meet Speakers Just Added To The Agenda
Carl Kruger, Director Operational Due Diligence, Gottex Fund Management
David Canty, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Fund of Funds, Pamplona Capital Management LLP Brian Dawson, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, WingSail Capital LLC
Ronald Paterson, Partner, Eversheds LLP
GAIM Ops International is the premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
Best rates expire 9th September 2011- Save €200!
We look forward to seeing you in Geneva!
Over 250 senior level professionals have already confirmed their attendance -
Click here to see who is speaking so far
The hedge fund world is rapidly evolving as regulators finalize the details of all the new reporting requirements. At the same time, investors are clamoring for increased transparency and better due diligence for current and future investments. Senior level operational due diligence professionals are addressing these issues including:
How to Conduct a Detailed Review on the Board of Directors (EXTENDED SESSION)
• Timing and frequency of meetings, items that should be on the agenda, conflicts of interest, independence, and how to resolve disputes
• What responsibility and liability does the Board have?
• Analysis of compensation, independence and structure of the Board
• Availability and review of Board of Directors records
Moderator: Eric Lazear, Head of Operational Due Diligence, FQS Capital Partners Don Ebanks, Managing Director, dms Management Ireland Malcolm Paterson, Director, Signina Capital AG Sophie van Straelen, President, Asterias Limited Matthew Auriemma, Head of Operational Risk Management, UBP Asset Management
Demystifying the Due Diligence Process from the Hedge Funds Perspective
• Desire to receive more feedback from investors
• Questions that due diligence professionals should ask but don’t
• Increased demands from investors as consolidation continues- how can the mega funds allocate the COO or CFO time to meet all the potential investors
• How do investors balance their requirements for performance and controls?
Moderator: Howard Altman, Co-CEO and Co-Managing Principal, Rothstein Kass Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vinci Invest AG Didier Martineau, CEO, Sothic Capital Management Brian J. Tsai, Chief Operating Officer, IMC Asset Management
Expert Panel: Establishing Best Practices in ODD
• Timing and frequency on initial and follow-up review
• Rating scales for reports
• Staffing and location challenges
Moderator: James Newman, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Barclays Max Ferri, Senior ODD Analyst, Laven Partners Odi Lahav, Vice President — Team Leader (Hedge Funds), Moody's Investors Service Alan Swersky, Director, Duff & Phelps Justine Lee, Senior Investment Consultant, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Towers Watson
Click Here for the Complete Brochure
New Need To Meet Speakers Just Added To The Agenda
Carl Kruger, Director Operational Due Diligence, Gottex Fund Management
David Canty, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Fund of Funds, Pamplona Capital Management LLP Brian Dawson, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, WingSail Capital LLC
Ronald Paterson, Partner, Eversheds LLP
GAIM Ops International is the premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
Best rates expire 9th September 2011- Save €200!
We look forward to seeing you in Geneva!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
New Speakers Added to GAIM Ops International - Best Rates Expire Aug. 12th
During periods of uncertainty, the ability to perform a thorough operational due diligence and compliance review is crucial.
GAIM Ops International provides the opportunity to learn from and network with the best global experts in the due diligence hedge fund industry from Europe, United States and Asia.
We are constantly evolving the program to deliver the a robust program and the most sought after thought leaders in operational alternative due diligence.
We have added the following new speakers to the program:
• Naboth Nyamazana, Director, Operational Risk, Alternate Investments, Union Bancaire Priveé, UBP SA
• Francisco Garrido, Senior Operational Due Diligence Analyst, Liongate Capital Management
• Ron Biscardi, Chief Operating Officer, Accord Family Office
• Joe Davidson, Chief Operating Officer, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP
• Michael Paciullo, Global Head of Operational Due Diligence, IAM Research, LLC
• Henry Kenner, CEO, Arrowgrass Capital Partners
• Carl Kruger, Director, Operational Due Diligence, Gottex Fund Management
• Christian Nauer, Executive Director Head of Due Diligence, SwissAnalytics Ltd.
• Joyce E. Heinzerling, Principal, Meridian Fund Advisors
• Justine Lee, Senior Investment Consultant, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Towers Watson
• Gareth James, Head of Hedge Funds Solutions, Luxembourg Financial Group A.G.
• Malcolm Goddard, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Altima Partners LLP
• Howard Altman, Co-CEO and Co-Managing Principal and Principal-in-Charge of the Firm’s Financial Services Group, Rothstein Kass
Click here to review the full list of expert speakers that will be at GAIM Ops International to share best practices and latest trends in operational due diligence, compliance and risk management.
Choose from a choice of 2 full day preconference workshops on Valuing Hard to Value Assets and Understanding the Changing Needs of Investors.
Don’t miss this chance to network with the global hedge fund community and network with industry leaders from Europe, Asia and the United States!
GAIM Ops International provides the opportunity to learn from and network with the best global experts in the due diligence hedge fund industry from Europe, United States and Asia.
We are constantly evolving the program to deliver the a robust program and the most sought after thought leaders in operational alternative due diligence.
We have added the following new speakers to the program:
• Naboth Nyamazana, Director, Operational Risk, Alternate Investments, Union Bancaire Priveé, UBP SA
• Francisco Garrido, Senior Operational Due Diligence Analyst, Liongate Capital Management
• Ron Biscardi, Chief Operating Officer, Accord Family Office
• Joe Davidson, Chief Operating Officer, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP
• Michael Paciullo, Global Head of Operational Due Diligence, IAM Research, LLC
• Henry Kenner, CEO, Arrowgrass Capital Partners
• Carl Kruger, Director, Operational Due Diligence, Gottex Fund Management
• Christian Nauer, Executive Director Head of Due Diligence, SwissAnalytics Ltd.
• Joyce E. Heinzerling, Principal, Meridian Fund Advisors
• Justine Lee, Senior Investment Consultant, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Towers Watson
• Gareth James, Head of Hedge Funds Solutions, Luxembourg Financial Group A.G.
• Malcolm Goddard, Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Altima Partners LLP
• Howard Altman, Co-CEO and Co-Managing Principal and Principal-in-Charge of the Firm’s Financial Services Group, Rothstein Kass
Click here to review the full list of expert speakers that will be at GAIM Ops International to share best practices and latest trends in operational due diligence, compliance and risk management.
Choose from a choice of 2 full day preconference workshops on Valuing Hard to Value Assets and Understanding the Changing Needs of Investors.
Don’t miss this chance to network with the global hedge fund community and network with industry leaders from Europe, Asia and the United States!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
How to Gain Exclusive Access to International Senior Level Due Diligence Professionals?
What Makes GAIM Ops International The Must Attend Due Diligence Event of the Year?
→ You Gain Exclusive Access to a Lineup of International Senior Level Due Diligence Professionals through 10+ hours of Dedicated Networking Time
→ You Can Strengthen Your Due Diligence Skills & Ensure your Company is in Compliance with New Regulations through Interactive Best Practice Sessions
→ You Can meet your Next Business Partner: Hundreds of Top Tier Hedge Funds, Funds of Hedge Funds, Administrators, Valuation Experts and More in Attendance
→ Your Choice of Full Day Workshop Valuation Learn How to Value Hard-to-Value Assets or-Insight into the Changing Needs of Investors - Click here for pre conference agenda
→ One Comprehensive 3 Day Event Means the Most Value for your Dollar - Click here for the full conference program
Hear from the Most Senior Level Decision Makers in Operational Due Diligence, Compliance and Risk Management including:
Allocators and Fund of Funds:
• Mark K. Hannoush, Director, Operational Due Diligence, Investment Finance, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
• Alain Dubois, Chairman of the Board, Lyxor Asset Management
• Carlos Ferreira, Director, Operational Due Diligence, PAAMCO
• Raphaël Bellaïche, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers
• Fabrice Zamboni, Chief Operating Officer, Olympia Capital Management
• Emlyn A. Palmer, Partner & COO, Strathmore Capital
• Michael Paciullo, Global Head of Operational Due Diligence, IAM Research, LLC
Hedge Funds
• Duncan Tiplady, Deputy COO/CFO, Prologue Capital LLP
• Richard Day, Chief Operating Officer, ML Capital Ltd.
• Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vinci Invest AG
• Sam Broadhead, Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Operating Officer, WyeTree Asset Management Limited
• Daniel Page, Managing Director and COO, Limestone Advisors Ltd
• Joseph Zeng, Managing Director, Greenwoods Asset Management HK Ltd
• Tim Barefield, COO, Pershing Square Capital Management
Click here for a full list of our expert speaker faculty
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
Register today to save £400!
→ You Gain Exclusive Access to a Lineup of International Senior Level Due Diligence Professionals through 10+ hours of Dedicated Networking Time
→ You Can Strengthen Your Due Diligence Skills & Ensure your Company is in Compliance with New Regulations through Interactive Best Practice Sessions
→ You Can meet your Next Business Partner: Hundreds of Top Tier Hedge Funds, Funds of Hedge Funds, Administrators, Valuation Experts and More in Attendance
→ Your Choice of Full Day Workshop Valuation Learn How to Value Hard-to-Value Assets or-Insight into the Changing Needs of Investors - Click here for pre conference agenda
→ One Comprehensive 3 Day Event Means the Most Value for your Dollar - Click here for the full conference program
Hear from the Most Senior Level Decision Makers in Operational Due Diligence, Compliance and Risk Management including:
Allocators and Fund of Funds:
• Mark K. Hannoush, Director, Operational Due Diligence, Investment Finance, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
• Alain Dubois, Chairman of the Board, Lyxor Asset Management
• Carlos Ferreira, Director, Operational Due Diligence, PAAMCO
• Raphaël Bellaïche, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers
• Fabrice Zamboni, Chief Operating Officer, Olympia Capital Management
• Emlyn A. Palmer, Partner & COO, Strathmore Capital
• Michael Paciullo, Global Head of Operational Due Diligence, IAM Research, LLC
Hedge Funds
• Duncan Tiplady, Deputy COO/CFO, Prologue Capital LLP
• Richard Day, Chief Operating Officer, ML Capital Ltd.
• Hendrik Klein, CEO, Da Vinci Invest AG
• Sam Broadhead, Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Operating Officer, WyeTree Asset Management Limited
• Daniel Page, Managing Director and COO, Limestone Advisors Ltd
• Joseph Zeng, Managing Director, Greenwoods Asset Management HK Ltd
• Tim Barefield, COO, Pershing Square Capital Management
Click here for a full list of our expert speaker faculty
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
Register today to save £400!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
GAIM: Geopolitical Risk // Macroeconomic Insight // Alternative Investment
We wanted to share some exciting news with you: We have launched new online platforms for hedge funds and investors interested in participating in GAIM GMA 2011 and GAIM USA 2012, who want to be part of our community, which is aimed at networking and knowledge sharing. Additionally, we will update you on our latest research and event news.
Join us:
Learn more about GAIM GMA 2011 and GAIM USA 2012:
GAIM GMA 2011
The 2nd Annual GAIM GMA (Geopolitical Risk, Macro Economic Insight and Alternative Investment) Event will be held on October 11th and 12th at the Sentry Towers in New York City and will create an opportunity for hedge funds and investors to engage in an important dialogue with leading economists, strategists, policy makers and central bankers and to hear their prescriptions for navigating the risks and opportunities in the year ahead. Moreover, the GMA conference, like all GAIM events, is structured to promote business development so that hedge fund industry members can both form powerful connections and have access to current market and industry information.
Sign up for the complete agenda
Join us:
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Learn more about GAIM GMA 2011 and GAIM USA 2012:
The 2nd Annual GAIM GMA (Geopolitical Risk, Macro Economic Insight and Alternative Investment) Event will be held on October 11th and 12th at the Sentry Towers in New York City and will create an opportunity for hedge funds and investors to engage in an important dialogue with leading economists, strategists, policy makers and central bankers and to hear their prescriptions for navigating the risks and opportunities in the year ahead. Moreover, the GMA conference, like all GAIM events, is structured to promote business development so that hedge fund industry members can both form powerful connections and have access to current market and industry information.
Sign up for the complete agenda
The of the flagship hedge fund industry conference, held each January in Boca Raton, Florida, and renowned for delivering a program where the leading minds of the alternative investment industry share a sophisticated exchange of ideas, offer unique insights into the best investment opportunities in the year ahead and gain timely updates on important changes impacting the investment industry. The event attracts an influential audience representing key decision makers at many of the most influential investment institutions in the world.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Finance expert defends hedge fund business
Coverage of GAIM Ops Cayman:
Read the rest at Caymanhedgefunds.com
Despite the bad press surrounding the hedge fund business these controversial funds play an important and useful role in society according to one finance expert. While the media may prefer writing about the salaries earned by hedge fund managers, Edward H. Dougherty, Partner at Deloitte & Touche a speaker at this week’s GAIM Ops Cayman conference, said it was about time the public was properly informed about the positive side of the industry. Dougherty was speaking to one of the biggest ever attendances of the conference, now in its sixth year currently being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman when he gave the audience his top ten reasons why hedge funds were good for society.
Read the rest at Caymanhedgefunds.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Shifting Landscape in Hedge Fund Reporting
Time is Running Out to Register for GAIM Ops Cayman!
Don’t miss out on GAIM Ops Cayman, the premier forum for Operational Due Diligence, Risk Management and Compliance for the Alternative Investment industry. We will have over 400 senior level professionals in attendance-Click here to see who is coming.
We continue to enhance the agenda and have just added the following session:
The Shifting Landscape in Hedge Fund Reporting
We've also added the following new speakers to the conference program which features 40+ sessions, over 110 expert senior level speakers and more than 5 hours of regulatory guidance:
GAIM Ops Cayman is the premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
To View the Complete Updated Agenda, Click Here.
Don’t miss out on GAIM Ops Cayman, the premier forum for Operational Due Diligence, Risk Management and Compliance for the Alternative Investment industry. We will have over 400 senior level professionals in attendance-Click here to see who is coming.
We continue to enhance the agenda and have just added the following session:
The Shifting Landscape in Hedge Fund Reporting
- Satisfying Regulatory Requirements: Financial Stability Oversight Council/Form PF/UCITS
- Satisfying Investor Requirements: Pensions/Endowments/Funds of Funds
- Incorporating External Requirements into your Internal Risk Management Process
We've also added the following new speakers to the conference program which features 40+ sessions, over 110 expert senior level speakers and more than 5 hours of regulatory guidance:
- Yolanda McCoy, Head of the Investment and Securities Division, CIMA
- Michael Merrigan, Director Risk Management, Gottex Fund Management
- Robert F. Bossé, Managing Director, Head of Business Development & Client Management, BNY Mellon Clearing, LLC
- Brent Blaze, Senior Vice President, Citi
- William Jones, Managing Director, ManagementPlus Group
- Orla. Nallen Managing Director of Alternative Services, The Bank of New York Mellon
GAIM Ops Cayman is the premier event strengthening operational due diligence in response to game changing industry trends. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with the best in the industry.
To View the Complete Updated Agenda, Click Here.
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