Agenda subject to change, all times in GMT +8
8:35 AM – 9:30 AM | 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.
9:30 – 9:50 AM | Decoding hedge fund and investor alignment
When you strip away the lively discourse around the outsized returns that some alternative investment fund managers can generate, the proactive efforts to align interests with their investors are arguably the most attractive aspect of their offering. Hear the very latest insights as to how fund managers and investors are achieving alignment with investors to foster long-term strategic partnerships.
9:50 AM – 10:45 AM| Panel 2 – 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.
10:45 AM – 11:40 AM | PANEL 3 – Eyes wide open
Having a proper setup and infrastructure is crucial for the efficient functioning of any office. In this panel, we will discuss the key considerations for setting up the office pre day one launch.
11:40 PM – 12:30 PM | PANEL 4 – Needs must – key day-to-day considerations once launched
After setting up a proper infrastructure, what are the key aspects and concerns that arise in the day-to-day operations of running an investment fund?
