Last Chance to Register for GAIM Ops Cayman at a discount!

GAIM Ops Cayman offers the opportunity to leverage your existing relationships and meet new people while learning from your peers at the preeminent gathering of hedge fund operations professionals.

Meet who matters at GAIM Ops Cayman! 

Attendance is tracking 35% ahead of 2011, so reserve your place today as this conference will sell out!

Don’t miss the chance to network with 400+ of your peers during 14+ Hours of Networking including:

Sunday, April 22nd 

• GAIM Ops Cayman Charity Night - All net proceeds will be donated to RBaby Foundation and Michael’s Mission. $85 additional fee.

Monday April 23rd

• Ask the Expert Track - interactive sessions to allow you to participate in the conversation as you learn
• Champagne Roundtables - end the day with informative discussions as you unwind with a glass of champagne
• Speaker hosted Lunch tables – continue the conversation with a speaker during lunch

Tuesday April 24th 

• Breakfast Roundtables - start the day with an informal chat on the topic of your choice
• Speaker hosted Lunch tables – continue the conversation with a speaker during lunch
• Beach Party - network with your peers and enjoy the sun

Wednesday, Wednesday April 25th 

• Breakfast Roundtables - start the day with an informal chat on the topic of your choice

Don’t miss the opportunity to be updated on the recent regulatory changes and participate in discussing industry best practices.

Take advantage of our last discounted pricing offer, register by Friday March 23rd to save up to $200.


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* For Sponsorship Sales and Opportunities, please contact Kim Griffiths, Sponsorship Sales Manager at  +1.646.616.7638, kgriffiths@iirusa.com.

See who is attending GAIM Ops Cayman 2012

Join us at GAIM Ops Cayman this April and be part of the largest gathering of operational due diligence professionals in one place at one time.

Here is a list of organizations that will be in attendance:

• 19 Degrees North Fund Services Ltd
• ABS Investment Management
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
• ACA Compliance Group
• AIMA
• Aladdin Credit Partners LLC
• Albourne Partners Ltd
• ALPS Fund Services
• Alternative Investment Management
• Amber Capital
• Antipodean Advisors LLC
• APG Asset Management US Inc
• Arden Asset Management LLC
• Arrowgrass Capital Services UK Limited
• Atalaya Capital Management LP
• Atlantic Investment Management Inc
• Aurora Investment Management LLC
• BackTrack Reports
• Baker Tilly Cayman Ltd
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Barclays Bank Plc
• Baronsmead Partners LLP
• Barrett Capital Management LLC
• BDO USA LLP
• Benchmark Plus Management
• BlackRock
• Blackstone Alternative Asset Management
• Blue Mountain Capital Management LP
• BNP Paribas
• BNY Mellon
• Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
• Brandeis University
• Bridgewater
• Brown University
• Buffalo Bay Capital
• Butterfield Fulcrum
• C M Capital Corporation
• CACEIS Investor Services
• Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec
• Caledonian Fund Services Limited
• Campbells
• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
• Cantab Capital Partner
• Cantor Fitzgerald LP
• Carne Global Financial Services Ltd
• CarVal Investor Service Inc
• Castle Hall Alternatives
• Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
• Cerberus Capital Management
• Cevian Capital AB
• Charter Bridge Capital Management L
• Chris Throop
• Christus Health
• Citco Fund Services
• Citi
• Citrin Cooperman & Company Llp
• Common Sense Investment
• Concept Capital
• Confluence
• Constellation Investment Consulting
• Corbin Capital Partners
• Crestline Investors
• Dana Culbertson
• Deloitte
• Deloitte & Touche
• DGAM
• Discovery Atlas Fund Ltd
• DMS Offshore Investment Services
• Docimo & Associates
• Duff & Phelps LLC
• EIM Management USA Inc
• EisnerAmper LLP
• Electra Information Systems
• Emory Investment Management
• Empyrean Capital Partners
• EnTrust Capital Equinox Partners LP
• Ernst & Young
• Evanston Capital Management
• Fauchier Partners
• Fintan Partners
• First Advantage
• FQS Capital
• Fund Evaluation Group LLC
• Genesis Trust & Corporate Services Ltd
• GLG Partners
• GlobeTax Services Inc
• Goldman Sachs
• Gottex Fund Management
• Gracie Asset Managment
• Grant Capital Partners
• Green Cay Asset Management, Ltd.
• GSO Capital Partners
• Halcyon Asset Management
• Harbour
• HBMJ Consulting
• Hedgeserv Corporation
• Highbridge Capital Management
• Highfields Capital Management
• Hirtle Callaghan
• HLW Fund Services
• HMC
• Houlihan Lokey
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute
• Hudson Bay Capital Management
• IAM Research LLC
• ICG Management
• Indus Capital Partners Llc
• Innocap Investment Management
• Interactive Data
• International Management Services Limited IMS Fund Services
• Ironwood Capital Management
• ISIS Fund Services Ltd
• Jeffrey Slocum & Associates
• JP Morgan
• Khronos
• Kingdom Trust Company
• KPMG
• Lakewood Capital Management
• Lanterne Strategic Investors Pty Limited
• Larch Lane Advisors LLC
• LCH
• Legislative Assembly
• LGT Capital Partners
• Loomis Sayles & Company L P
• Lowenstein Sandler PC
• Luke Sedler
• Magnitude Capital LLC
• Managed Funds Association
• ManagementPlus Group
• Marathon Asset Management
• Masters Capital Investments LLC
• McGriff Seibels & Williams
• Merlin Securities
• Mesirow Financial
• Mike Priest
• Millennium Trust Company
• Miura Global Management LLC
• MKP Capital Management
• MMIP Services
• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
• National Futures Association
• NCO Financial Investigative Services
• NEPC, LLC
• New York Times
• New Zealand Superannuation Fund
• Nomura Asset Management USA, Inc
• Nomura Securities Co. Ltd
• NorthPoint
• Northview Services Ltd
• Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Orical LLP
• PAAMCO
• Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company
• Patrick Travers
• Perella Weinberg Partners
• Performance Trust Investment Advisors
• Pershing LLC
• Pershing Square Capital Management
• PFK Cayman
• Pine Grove Associates Inc
• Pointer Management Company
• Polar Securities
• Press Management
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Prism Advisors
• Private Advisors
• Protege Partners
• Pulse Capital Partners
• Queensgate Bank & Trust Company Ltd
• Richard Fleischman & Associates
• Ropes & Gray LLP
• Rothstein Kass
• Salient Partners
• Sandalwood Securities Inc
• Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
• Sciens Capital
• Scout Capital
• SEC Compliance Consultants
• SEI
• Serengeti Asset Management
• Seward & Kissel LLP
• Silver Creek Capital Management
• Solomon Harris Attorneys at Law
• South Street Advisors
• SS&C Technologies Inc
• Stanford Management Co
• Steelhead Partners LLC
• Stephen Bodwell
• Strategic Investment Group
• Summit Rock Advisors
• Sun Valley Gold LLC
• Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
• TD Securities Inc
• Tenor Capital Management Co LP
• The Bank Of New York
• The Blackstone Group
• Third Point LLC
• Titan Advisors LLC
• Topwater Capital Partners LLC
• Towers Watson
• Travis Alexander
• UBP Asset Management
• UBS Investment Bank
• UNC Management Company
• Universities Superannuation Scheme
• University of Florida Investment Corporation
• University of Richmond
• US Attorney's Office
• USS Ltd
• UTAM
• VIRTUSA Corporation
• VITEOS Fund Services
• Walkers
• Watershed Asset Management LLC
• West Face Capital
• Weyerhaeuser Asset Management
• World Check
• WTP Advisors
• WTP Capital Markets
• XSP
• York Capital Management LP

GAIM Ops Cayman offers:

• 40+ cutting edge conference sessions
• Over 5 hours of regulatory updates including 2 live SEC Video Conferences and the latest on insider trading, Form PF, and OTC derivatives
• Expert faculty of 100+ industry leaders including 50+ new speakers
• Audience led interactive sessions  to allow you to participate
• More than 14 hours of networking time

Don’t miss the opportunity to be updated on the recent regulatory changes and participate in discussing industry best practices.

Take advantage of our early bird pricing, register by Friday March 23rd to save up to $200.

Register today!

300+ Confirmed So Far- GAIM Ops Cayman- Best Rates Expire Feb 24th

Register by Friday February 24th to save up to $400!

“Operational due diligence is the new alpha” according to Professor Stephen Brown of New York University. Plan to attend the largest gathering of senior executives that focuses on operational due diligence, compliance and risk management to ensure that you are updated on the latest trends in the industry.

GAIM Ops Cayman offers a rare opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in a relaxed setting. 

We have added the following new speakers to the program:

• Todd Groome, Chairman, AIMA
• Dana Volfing, Managing Director, Operations Risk, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors
• C. Martin Meekins, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Empyrean Capital Partners, LP
• Josh Hall, Partner, Operational Due Diligence, Hermes BPK Partners
• Justine Lee, Senior Investment Consultant, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Towers Watson
• J Michael Sleightholme, Managing Director, Global Head of Hedge Fund Services, Citi
• Robert Burke, Managing Director, Global Head of OTC Clearing, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Patrick J. McCurdy, Partner, Merlin Securities
• Aaron H. Steinberg, Director, Pershing Prime Services
• Dawn M. Maxwell, Prime Brokerage Sales, UBS Securities LLC

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

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 February 24th to take advantage of our best rates and save up to $400!

GAIM Ops Cayman - Best Rates Expire January 27th

Register by Friday and Save up to $600!

Meet the Most Senior Level Decision Makers in Operational Due Diligence, Compliance and Risk Management in One Place at One Time – GAIM Ops Cayman 2012!

Why You Should Attend GAIM Ops Cayman 2012

-Discuss the latest industry trends including:

•	Managing Counter Party Risk after MF Global
•	Understanding the Current Regulatory Landscape
•	Top 8 Procedures in Due Diligence that are a waste of time
•	New Thoughts on Corporate Governance
•	Deciphering the Global Economy
•	The Need for Transparency at the Administrators
•	What is on the Minds of the Investors Today?

-Leverage Relationships with over 400 Attendees including 100 Expert Speakers

-Network with your peers during 10+ Hours of Networking including:

•	Charity Reception on Sunday
•	Ask the Expert Track
•	Champagne Roundtables
•	Breakfast Roundtables
•	Beach Party on Tuesday afternoon
•	Speaker hosted Lunch tables

-Ensure that you are in compliance with the latest regulations with over 5 hours of regulatory guidance including:

•	Live SEC Video Conference on Enforcement
•	Live SEC Video Conference on Examinations
•	Form PF Requirements
•	Latest on OTC Clearing Rules
•	How to Prevent Insider Trading
•	Preparing for an SEC Exam

Register today and save up to $600 off our standard rates.

Don’t forget to book your hotel room at the Ritz Carlton too as our room block is filling up quickly. Individuals can contact the Ritz-Carlton's reservations department at 345-943-9000 or 800-241-3333 and request the GAIM Ops Cayman group rate. Discounted rates are valid through Friday, March 30, 2012 or until sold out.

Ensure Your Fund is in Compliance with the Latest Regulations

Register by Friday, January 27th to save up to $600!

The SEC has greatly expanded their review of hedge funds and have hired senior specialized examiners with experience in derivatives, trading, risk management and operations. If your job responsibilities include compliance, due diligence or risk management, you need to be fluent in the new regulations and latest requirements affecting hedge funds. That is why you should register for the 7thAnnual GAIM Ops Cayman. Take advantage of our best rates which expire Friday, January 27th.

GAIM Ops Cayman allows you to leverage relationships and learn from your peers at this preeminent gathering of hedge fund operational professionals. Most importantly for 2012, we’ve included over 5 hours of regulatory updates including:

•	Live SEC Video Conferences on Enforcement and Examinations
•	Implications of Hedge Fund Regulation on the Industry
•	Expanding scope of Insider Trading Liability
•	Understanding the new OTC Derivatives Rules
•	How to Prepare Form PF
•	Watch a Mock SEC Audit and learn where you are vulnerable

Below is a sample of some of the top speakers we have presenting at GAIM Ops Cayman 2012:

Investors

•	Mark Hannoush, Director, Operational Due Diligence, Investment Finance, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
•	Elizabeth M. Hammack, Chief Counsel, CCO & Managing Director, C.M. Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
•	Melanie Z. Pickett, Chief Operating Officer, Emory Investment Management

Regulators/Associations

•	Carlo Di Florio, Director Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, Securities and Exchange Commission
•	Valerie Szczepanik, Assistant Director, Asset Management Unit, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Enforcement Division
•	James McGovern, Deputy Chief - Securities Fraud Unit, US Attorney's Office
•	Stuart J Kaswell, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, General Counsel, Managed Funds Association
•	Daniel A. Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer, National Futures Association
•	Todd Groome, President, AIMA
•	Premier McKeeva Bush, Premier, Cayman Islands

Hedge Funds/FOF

•	Leslie MacDonald, Legal & Regulatory Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, PAAMCO
•	Suzanne McDermott, CCO, Halcyon Asset Management
•	Kip Allardt, Chief Operating Officer, Discovery Capital Management, LLC
•	Tim Barefield, COO, Pershing Square Capital Managment, L.P.
•	Steve Farmer, Chief Compliance Officer, Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc.
•	Marc Baum, General Counsel and CCO, Serengeti Asset Management
•	Bruce Berger, COO/CFO, Atlantic Investment Management, Inc
•	Daniel M. Levinson, Partner, Chief Operating & Chief Financial Officer, Atalaya Capital Management LP
•	Andrew Kandel, Chief Compliance Officer & Co-General Counsel, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P

Click here to view the complete list of speakers. If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Kim Griffiths at kgriffiths@iirusa.com

Be sure to register by January 27th to save up to $600! 

GAIM Ops Cayman: Best Rates Expire this Friday, Dec 16!

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!

Save the Date: GAIM Ops Cayman, April 22-25, 2012

Save the Date for 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:

1.	Senior Level Attendees: Over 400 senior level executives, including CCO, CFO, CROs and Heads of Operational Due Diligence converge at one place and one time
2.	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
3.	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
4.	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.
5.	Save money, miles, and time: Benefit from first class education and networking at the conference and meet with your many on-island industry partners.

If you are interested in speaking, email kgriffiths@iirusa.com for more information.

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: U2565LKN1

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!

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.

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!