Hedge Fund Association Events

  • HFA Symposium: Are you leaving money on the table?

    Date: May 22, 2013
    Location: Boston, MA
    Contact: Lara Block
    Email: lblock@theHFA.org

    There are a number of ways for you to put more money to work at your fund. Aside from raising new capital, what can you do to cut costs and put more alpha into investments? Please join HFA along with McGladrey, Battea - Class Action Services and Finn Dixon & Herling at an alternative investment seminar to learn about opportunities to maximize alpha through:

    •   Projected tax rate changes
    •   Securities class action settlement recovery
    •   Regulatory developments and overhead impact
    •   JOBS Act - a new capital raising opportunity


  • HFA LatAm Chapter Symposium: Opportunity in Latin American Funds

    Date: June 25, 2013
    Location: Greenwich, CT
    Contact: Lara Block
    Email: lblock@theHFA.org

    Institutional and private investors continue to look to Latin America for access to growth opportunities and outperforming hedge fund managers. While this emerging market is not without risk, recent data from eVestment indicates a thriving environment for those that focus on the region:

    • Hedge funds that invest in Latin America were up 7.29% in 2012 and 1.16% in January 2013
    • Hedge funds investing only in Brazilian markets gained 13.02% in 2012 and 1.83% in January 2013
    • January 2013 saw Latin American fund assets increase by $270 million, including $60 million in net investor inflows


  • 16th Annual Hedge Funds World Asia 2013

    Date: 3-5 September 2013
    Location: Harbour Grand, Hong Kong
    Discount: 10% Off for HFA Members
    Contact: Manmitha Srinivasan
    Email: manmitha.srinivasan@terrapinn.com
     
    The 16th Annual Hedge Funds World Asia 2013 is the executive forum for Asia’s hedge funds industry. It is where senior executives from Institutional investors, hedge funds and fund of funds discuss the latest investment strategies, hedge fund allocations, portfolio management tactics and fund structuring.
     
    It is a place where innovation and expertise is showcased, solutions are found and learning is done. Hedge Funds World Asia is the place where solution providers find new business.


  • AbroseConnects

    Date: May 15, 2013
    Location: Roosevelt Hotel, New York, NY
    Discount: HFA Members 100% (Contact Lara Block for code. Service Providers by invitation only.)
    Contact: Lara Block
    Email: lblock@theHFA.org

    AmbroseConnects is a half-day event full of breakout sessions, panel sessions, and networking breaks.  It is also your first opportunity to learn about Ambrose’s new offerings from our HR Specialists. Our keynote speaker this year is Howard Putnam, the Former CEO of Southwest Airlines, and we’ll have a cocktail reception right after his presentation.
     
    The event runs from 12-8pm, but if you don’t have time to come for the whole day, feel free to stop by for a session or swing by after work to hear the keynote presentation.  It’s a great day for the whole Ambrose community to come together and we would love to see you there!
     
    For some more information check out our site for the event or read our blog post, 6 Reasons Why HR Professionals & Business Leaders Should Attend AmbroseConnects.
     
    To register for AmbroseConnects, click here.


  • Alternative Investments Series

    Date: June 6, 2013
    Location: Hong Kong
    Email: info@indexingetf.com
    Discount: 20% for HFA Members

    Asian’s miraculous economic growth has provided attractive investment opportunities for international investors. In June 2013, the alternative summit will bring together industry participants to explore the roles of alternative opportunities and strategies. Industry experts will investigate a range of critical investment issues, including discussion of the alternative investment with Asian characteristics, risks and benefits involving hedge funds, private equity, REITs, examining means of international cooperation, cutting costs associated with implementation of absolute returns strategies, and surveying the landscape of emerging international markets.


  • GAIM International 2013 Alternative Thinking

    Date: June 17-19, 2013
    Location: Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo, Monaco
    Email: info@icbi.co.uk
    Discount: 15% VIP Code FKN2355HFC

    GAIM International’s community of 250 active hedge fund investors (41% of attendees!) including pension funds, endowments, FoHFs, private banks and family offices will be available in Monaco this June to connect with hedge fund managers via unique structured networking events.

    Key themes include:
    -Market Insight – How can rational hedge funds operate in an irrational world?
    -Big Ideas Bank – Hear new investment ideas and discuss their viability
    -Business Briefing – Are assets a hedge fund’s worst enemy?
    -Manager Selection & Asset Allocation – Hear investor sentiment in closed Chatham House Rules sessions
    -Strategy Outlook – Which strategies provide most opportunities today?
    -Philanthropy – Is this a natural activity for the hedge fund industry?
    -Liquidity – At what cost?
    -Regulation – Will it break or save the industry?


  • 23rd Annual FUNDFORUM INTERNATIONAL 2013

    Date: June 24-27, 2013
    Location: The Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7200
    Email: info@icbi.co.uk

    More Than 220 Speakers

    More Fund-Selectors Than Ever: 60+ Fund Selectors Speaking From Over 200 Attending
    Meet Private Banks & PWM; 3rd Party Platforms; Multi-Managers, Fund of Funds; Retail Distributors; Family Offices; Insurance; IFAs & DFMs

    Special Focus Investment Strategy Day
    Hear Cutting Edge Insights & Latest Investment Solutions From Leading Economists, CIOs & Academics

    The Big Ideas Think-Tank
    From SRI To Impact Investing To The Digital Economy, Meet The Disruptors, Geeks, Entrepreneurs And Visionaries Changing The Business From The Outside In.

    More Face To Face Networking Opportunities
    With More Speed-Networking, More Small-Group Champagne Roundtables, More Selector/VIP Lunch Tables, Participate In Four Days Of Face-To-Face Networking With Potential Partners And Clients.

    PLUS Three Great Summits 24 June 2013
    The Global Distribution Summit 2013
    Global Growth Summit 2013
    Product Leaders Innovation Summit

    Visit the event website for the agenda, speaker line-up and to register online.
    SAVE 20%!Quote VIP Code: FKN2352HEDWB