Alternative Fund Management Series
 
21 November 2013
08:00 - 08:30Registration and Breakfast
08:30 - 08:35Welcome remarks from the Chair

Henry Smith, Editor, Analysis, MandateWire


08:35 - 08:50Keynote Research Presentation: Analysing Fund Manager Perspectives
The evolution of the alternatives industry has created a new era for fund managers and institutional investors, as both parties look to shape investment strategies and expectations. This keynote presentation will examine the findings of recent research commissioned by State Street, which shed light on how the industry continues to evolve in the aftermath of the downturn. 

  • The Private Equity Insight:
    Transparency, liquidity, fundraising, regional expansion, M&A activity. 
  • The Real Estate Fund Management Insight:
    Transparency, liquidity, asset control, investment strategies. 
  • Assessing investor influence. 
  • How will investment strategies change in the coming years? 
Phil McGowan, Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Services, State Street

08:50 - 09:30Panel Session: The Future of Alternative Fund Management

The relationship between fund managers and institutional investors has altered, with both sides realigning themselves in the new global economy. This panel will assess in detail how private equity funds and real estate funds will fare as the economic recovery gains momentum.  Leading industry participants will discuss investment strategies, market challenges and growth opportunities.

Panellists:

Pablo Calo, Managing Director, Park Hill Group

Simon Martin, Partner, Head of Research and Strategy, Tristan Capital Partners

Phil McGowan
, Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Services, State Street

Melville Rodrigues
, Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna 


09:30 - 09:40Q & A


09:40 - 09:45Chair's Closing Remarks and Networking Coffee Break