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 Australia, Cayman, Hong Kong LPF/OFC, Singapore VCC etc.

Laura Achoneftos

Executive Director, Goldman Sachs

Paul Moloney

Partner, CMS

Yishan Lee

Managing Director, Regulatory Compliance, APAC, IQEQ

Anne Yeo

Head & Partner, Funds and Investment Management Group, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

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.

Marlon Sanchez

CEO & Founder, Skyway Pacific Research & Capital Management

 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.

Josephine Orgill

Director, HFL Advisors Limited

Niall Rowark MBA

Director, Office Leasing Advisory, Jones Lang LaSalle Limited

Ortwin Gierhake

Head of Asia Prime Services Sales, Marex

Patrick McLaughlin

Head of APAC Sales, SS&C Advent & Eze

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.

Halley Caldwell

Managing Director, Head of Prime Financing Advisory, BofA Securities