Agenda subject to change, all times in GMT +8
8:30 AM – 9:25 AM l PANEL 1
THE ESSENTIAL LEGAL TOOLBOX: PREPARING TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S SUCCESS
This panel will focus on the essential knowledge that aspiring managers/young start-ups will need during the initial stages of setting up a private fund. Topics covered will include a basic understanding of the regulatory requirements for a start-up as well as insights on various fund structures and jurisdictions including Cayman, Luxembourg, Hong Kong LPF/OFC, Singapore VCC etc.
9:40 AM – 10:35 AM l PANEL 2
EMERGING FROM LOCKDOWNS - LESSONS LEARNT WHEN IT COMES TO RAISING AUM
The driving force of any successful fund is performance and AUM. With regards to the latter, what do hedge funds need to be aware of when marketing and what are investor looking for in a manager? These questions, and more will be covered in this panel session. The panel consists of experienced managers and investor who allocate to “acorn” managers.
10:55 AM – 11:50 AM l PANEL 3
NEEDS MUST - WHAT IS ESSENTIAL OR NOT ON DAY ONE
Having a proper setup and infrastructure in place is essential for the efficient functioning of the office. Join us for this panel which will focus on various key aspects in running an investment firm including licences required, operating systems selection, cybersecurity considerations, insurance plans as well as real estate costs when sourcing an office location.
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM l MANAGER FIRESIDE CHAT
WARTS AND ALL, BRINGING THE CONCEPT TO LIFE, MAKING IT ALL WORK
Join us for a chat with a manager(s) as they share insights and experiences on the challenges in building up a fund management business in Asia Pacific.
