1:10pm | Panel 1 | Risk Management in the Early Stages: Avoiding Pitfalls
Proactively tackling early-stage risks is essential to building a resilient foundation and turn challenges into opportunities. This panel will explore the variety of risks next generation managers face and how to manage them with limited resources.
1:55pm | Presentation | The Regulatory Horizon
Insights on evolving hedge fund regulations: Navigating compliance and policy shifts in 2025
This presentation will highlight the key regulatory changes that are on the horizon for asset managers. It will address the priorities for the UK, EU, and US regulators, focusing on the similarities, differences, timings, and impacts. Additionally, the presentation will address the responsibilities of senior managers under the FCA rules, and the Companies Act enhanced by some mandatory disclosures on the radar.
2:25pm | Breakout sessions
Breakout session A | Designing & Maintaining an Effective Technology Stack as an Emerging Manager
An institutional level technology package is expensive and difficult to maintain as a lean emerging manager – so we can explore ways to maximize effectiveness while reducing cost footprint (outsourcing and otherwise) – infrastructure / cyber and system deployment.
Breakout session B | Cost of correcting trade errors and other risk transfer solutions
Experts from the Asset Management team at Howden will consider insurance solutions for trade errors and identify additional civil, crime related or regulatory risks which may arise. Howden will examine the pitfalls of not adequately assessing contractual indemnities or hold harmless clauses in IMAs and highlight claims trends.
Breakout session C | What to expect from a compliance consultant
3:25pm | Panel 2 | The Marketing Piece: Considered Marketing that Supports Asset Raising and IR
The marketing function is often overlooked by next generation managers however, a well thought out firm brand, solid marketing materials and an understanding of the PR environment plays a crucial role in building brand reputation, attracting investors, and differentiating a manager in a competitive landscape. This panel will explore the role of marketing and how to get it right.
4:10pm | Panel 3 | From Surviving to Thriving: Lessons from Seasoned Managers
Navigating the complexities of being a next generation manager requires adaptability, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset. This panel will explore success stories and cautionary tales from experienced managers.
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