Panel on Cutting Edge Hedge Fund IdeasHosted by the University of Chicago’s GSB Finance Roundtable and the University of Chicago's UK Alumni Association. Introduction by Dean Edward A. Snyder.
Now that the discussions regarding hedge fund regulation and transparency are winding down, what are the new topics on the minds of hedge fund managers and investors?
Tonight's reception focuses on a number of those themes, including: -
Are there too many hedge funds? Is the size of assets under management getting too large?
- the capacity and alpha relationships within the hedge fund arena's liquidity space debated both pro and con.-
Why do some hedge funds succeed while others fail?
- the 10% hedge fund failure rate explored
- is it solely operational risk issues or is there something more? -
What are tomorrow's trading themes?
- especially ones that aren't in overcrowded strategies or that offer increased flexibility to stated approaches.
The top hedge fund professionals discussing their perspectives on these and many other "cutting edge" issues are:-
Edgar J. Sullivan, Managing Director – Absolute Return Strategies, General Motors Investment Management Corporation
-a company with one of the largest pension fund investments in hedge funds.
John M. Kelly, President And CEO, Man Investments, Inc.
-the largest hedge fund of funds in the world.
Drago Indjic, Head Of Research, Fauchier Partners LLP
– one of the leading European quantitative hedge fund researchers.
The discussion will be moderated by:
- Kevin E. Pilarski, Director For Alternative Strategies & Global Derivatives, Dow Jones Indexes/Stoxx Ltd.
-a unit of Dow Jones & Company, that, as an independent, full-service index provider, develops, maintains and licenses equity and fixed-income indexes for use as benchmarks and as the basis of investment products.
Events
Location: Oak Room & Lounge of Le Meridien Piccadilly
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Details:Cocktails will be served from 6PM to 6:30PM and again with canapés from 8PM to 8:30PM while guests have an opportunity for one-on-one conversations with the speakers and other attendees. The reception is open to all finance professionals, attendees of the Chicago GSB 10 year Celebration, and their guests.
There is no charge to attend but registration in advance is required.
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