Industry Events

 

 

HedgeAnswers The Conference Calls are unique, tightly packed educational opportunities, for interactive discussions that will raise your Hedge Fund IQ. HedgeAnswers provides strategies for operating a hedge fund in today’s competitive marketplace.

Experienced hedge fund professionals share how they got started, their daily responsibilities, and explain the critical issues essential for forming, beginning and operating in the hedge fund industry. Our experts share ideas on how to grow your assets under management, how to create funds, and launch onshore/offshore funds to develop a successful business.

This series of Conference Calls is designed for, but not limited to:

• Aspiring and Existing Hedge Fund Managers
• Investment Professionals
• Investment Analysts
• Wealth Managers
• Private Investors
• Plan Sponsors 

 

A practitioner’s guide to strategies for competitive advantage in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Lead by PEAR president and emissions trading expert, Thaddeus Huetteman, this one day interactive course is a must-attend event for executives in any organization seeking to take advantage of the transition to a low-carbon economy. You will learn the tools of emissions trading and how to exploit them to your advantage - by optimizing business opportunities and identifying investments. Book your place now to ensure your organization reaps the rewards of emissions trading.
Register now to receive your 15% Barclay Hedge discount. Use code BH15.
February and March, various cities. Click here to register.

 

This one day event attracts decision-makers at the highest levels. The program highlights many of these professionals as speakers, allowing for timely and thorough coverage of topics of interest to the industry.  For additional information, please go to www.imn.org/ela10_aace.

 

This will be the forum where hedge fund and investment managers, investors, prime brokers, lenders, lawyers, accountants, service providers and academics will obtain crucial insights for the industry not only to survive but also to excel in producing market-beating returns in 2010. The Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 will feature panels covering the most insightful, relevant and timely topics that top executives of investment and hedge fund firms and institutional and individual investors cannot afford to ignore:

• Generating Market-Beating Returns Under the Watchful Eye of the SEC
• Is Gold Hitting $2,000 an Ounce or the Green Glass Ceiling Instead?
• If Goldman Sachs Mints Money like a Hedge Fund, Then it Probably is One
• Explaining the Myths and Realities of High-Frequency Trading

 

Join us this 18-19 March in London as we seek to assist in the rejuvenation the covered bonds market with optimal networking and knowledge sharing among the leaders of the industry.  For additional information, please go to www.imn.org/gcb10_aace.

 

Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010, "Has Deal-Making Hit Bottom Yet?" will examine the dynamic opportunities and potential pitfalls for strategic and financial sponsors exploring bank transactions in the current environment. This is the forum where private equity executives, investment and hedge fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and professionals following the developments in the U.S. financial and banking systems will obtain crucial insights they can act upon immediately to take advantage of potential opportunities to acquire financial assets. Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010 will feature an unbeatable lineup of experienced executives, managers, bankers, experts and practitioners from prestigious organizations, led by DLA Piper's U.S. Banking team, covering:

• The Current Banking M&A Landscape
• The Government and the Proposed Revamp of Financial Regulation
• Theory and Practice of Private Equity Firms Investing in Banks
• Valuation, Structuring and Legal Considerations in Banking M&A

 

Middle East Alternative Investments Summit
29-31 March 2010
Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE

The credit crunch has led to the re-examination of investment options and reminded investors of the great importance of carefully deployed asset allocation. The Middle East Alternative Investments Summit 2010 provides a revolutionary platform for MENA investors to remain on the edge of new investment geography and successfully implement innovative asset classes in the quest for enhanced portfolio yields.

For More Information Please Contact:
Jos de Boer
+35722849380
summits@marcusevanscy.com
http://www.meai-summit.com/Barclayhedgebhel

 

iGlobal Forum is pleased to announce our upcoming REAL ESTATE MEZZANINE FINANCE SUMMIT 2010  due to take place on Wednesday, March 31st in New York City.  The event will explore in greater depth the recent developments in the real estate mezzanine loan industry as well as unique investment strategies and opportunities.  This senior-level forum will provide the perfect platform to meet face-to-face and network with Mezzanine Finance Lenders, Private Mezzanine Loan Firms, Private Equity Firms, Institutional Real Estate Investors, Investment Banks, Real Estate Investment Divisions, Distressed Debt Firms and Investors, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Asset Management Firms, Commercial Real Estate Executives, Property Managers, Developers, Real Estate Owners and Investors to address the future of the Real Estate Mezzanine Loan industry.

 

Standard Board is pleased to announce the WORLD PRIVATE EQUITY CONGRESS to be held on 8 -9 April, 2010 in Hong Kong SHERATON HONG KONG HOTEL & TOWERS.

Representatives from firms speaking at the conference include Barclays Capital - UK, AllEquity Funds - Russia, Cube Consultants – Korea, The Environmental Parliament – UK and many more.

This event is covered by the global media which include Barclay Hedge, VC Experts, AltAssets, Merger Market, Focus Point Press, Failaka Advisors, Preqin, Private Equity Insider, China Hedge etc.

We are inviting papers from leading Global Experts on the subjects to be taken up at the congress. If you are interested in presenting papers please get in touch contact us at l.dias@standardboard.com   

 

Jetfin BRIC 2010 is a unique event gathering only BRIC fund managers with a record of delivering strong returns in challenging markets. International investors searching for real alpha can meet face to face with top BRIC managers offering these winning investment strategies.

Leading successful managers specialized in Emerging Markets present and explain their investment strategies.

Fund of Funds managers and investors share their views on current strategic and tactical allocations.

Qualified investors, portfolio managers and private bankers compare solutions and examine the issues facing the hedge fund industry, enabling them to take the right investment decisions in BRIC.

 

 

The US Pensions Summit is on the way to a strong come-back! Positioned to build on its past success and become a truly leading US event of its kind, its 2010 program is stronger than ever and is sure to attract strong sales across all categories. In the hands of a senior and capable team, we expect this to be the best USP Summit so far.

Event Chairman

Todd Benjamin, Former Financial Editor, CNN International

Distinguished Keynotes

President Bill Clinton, Founder of The William J Clinton Foundation & 42nd President of the United States
Joseph Stiglitz, Professor of Finance & Business, Columbia University & Nobel Memorial Prize Recipient in Economic Sciences (2001)

For more information, contact Simone Forde, Marcus Evans, at 246-417-5321, e-mail summitenquiries@marcusevansbb.com, or visit www.uspensions-summit.com/barclayhedge

 

The second annual Alternative Investing Forum 2010 will gather key industry leaders from the alternative investment community in a business oriented asset allocation, investment management and current sector opportunity event. The purpose will be to explore, discuss and investigate the most pressing critical investment issues for alternative asset managers and their investors.

The forum will showcase current sector opportunities, including, Emerging Markets, Energy/Commodities, Credit/Distressed Debt, Value/Equity strategies, Infrastructure investing, Convertible Arbitrage, Quantitative strategies, as well as Macro/Event driven strategies. The forum is especially centered on growing and mid-sized managers - over 130 participants with 45 investors and 70 managers are expected.

With $32 billion in distressed Retail assets and around $9.4 billion in Retail CMBS loans delinquent, in foreclosure or taken back by banks, Retail is the most distressed of the asset classes.

For the savvy real estate investor, therefore, opportunities in Retail would seem plump for the picking. To help navigate through the intricacies of Distressed Retail Investing, IMN is pleased to present this event.  For additional information, please go to www.imn.org/distressedretail_aace.

 

The format of the Foundations and Endowments Investment Summit has been designed to provide opportunities for institutional investors and asset managers to come together for private executive level discussions on innovative strategies and opportunities to enhance portfolio yields.

Event Chairman

Martin Leibowitz, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

Distinguished Keynotes

President Bill Clinton, Founder of The William J Clinton Foundation & 42nd President of the United States
Joseph Stiglitz, Professor of Finance & Business, Columbia University & Nobel Memorial Prize Recipient in Economic Sciences (2001)

For more information, contact Simone Forde, Marcus Evans, at 246-417-5321, e-mail summitenquiries@marcusevansbb.com, or visit www.foundations-endowmentssummit.com/barclayhedge

 

This event is part of the IMN series of Distressed Real Estate forums. Covering distinct asset classes (hotels, office, residential, retail) and hosted in various local markets (Chicago, Las Vegas, London, New York, Phoenix, South Florida) this series uncovers the latest real estate opportunities in various markets.

This new forum is specifically structured for all involved in workouts at banks including:

• Special Asset Groups
• Servicers
• Internal Real Estate Restructuring Units

For additional information, please go to www.imn.org/disbankre_aace.

 

Indexing & ETF Investments China 2010which is organized by Daiss Associates and supported by Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA), will be hold on April 20-21, 2010 in Sheraton Shanghai HongQiao Hotel, China. It is China’s most influential international conference in indexing industry. This summit will feature the international and domestic leading financial industry professionals in developing and trading ETFs, including index providers, ETF issuers, asset managers, distributors, institutional investors, and researchers. More than 200+ delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend this conference.

 

APAC Investments Summit
21-23 April
Four Seasons, Macao, China

In today’s dynamic investment environment, institutional investors in Asia Pacific continue to re-examine investment options and are reminded of the great importance of carefully deployed asset allocation. The exclusive APAC Investments Summit comes at a crucial moment for key investors to converge, in order to discuss investment and growth strategies in today's challenging conditions.

For More Information Please Contact:

Jos de Boer
+35722849380
summits@marcusevanscy.com

 

 

 

Now in its 9th year, the Capital Link Closed-End Funds & Global ETFs Conference has become a "must go" event for registered investment advisors, fund managers, private bankers, retail and institutional brokers, financial media and closed-end funds and ETF sponsors.

Our Forum is created for financial advisors and other wealth management professionals who want access to sophisticated, institutional grade strategies that suit their high-end clientele.  Panel sessions and session leaders are carefully selected to deliver relevant, expert analysis and commentary on the latest innovations and trends on Closed-End Funds and Global ETFs.  For further information, please visit our 9th Annual Closed-End Funds and Global ETFs Forum Webpage.

 

 

European Pensions & Investments Summit
10-12 May 2010
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

The recent crisis experienced in the financial world will undoubtedly engender a new and lasting definition of industry best practices. In this renewed era of pension management, optimal risk modelling, diversification strategies and portfolio construction that can effectively account for these crucial measures, will undoubtedly be on the forefront of the pension director's agenda. The prestigious European Pensions & Investments Summit continues to unite the world's most sophisticated institutional investors with the most astute service providers, securing successful partnerships of paramount importance to sustainable performance. 

For More Information Please Contact:

Jos de Boer
+35722849380
summits@marcusevanscy.com

 

The Native American Finance Conference has become the forum for the sharing of ideas and information related to Native American financial issues. This year we are expecting over 500 attendees with 300 Native Americans finance leaders, representing over 150 unique tribes, who will provide a unique opportunity to debate, network and learn.  For additional information, please go to www.imn.org/nafc2010_aace.