Alternative Fund Management Series
 
Thursday 12 December 2013
08:00 - 08:30

Registration and breakfast
08:30 - 08:35

Welcome remarks from the Financial Times Group

Paul O'Dowd, U.S. Editor, MandateWire
08:35 - 08:50
Keynote Research Presentation: Analysing Fund Manager

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?
Bhagesh Malde, Senior Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Private Equity and Real Estate, State Street
08:50 - 09:30
Panel Session:  The Future of Alternative Fund Management

The relationship between fund managers and institutional investors has altered, with both sides realigning themselves in new the 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.

Brahm Cramer, Co-Chief Investment Officer—Real Estate Group, AllianceBernstein
Thompson Dean
, Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO, Avista Capital Partners
Michael Levy, Managing Director, Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing
Bhagesh Malde, Senior Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Private Equity and Real Estate, State Street
Alex Pigliucci, Global Managing Director, Wealth and Asset Management Services, Accenture
09:30 - 09:40 Q & A
09:40 - 09:45 Chair's Closing Remarks and Networking Coffee Break

Paul O'Dowd, U.S. Editor, MandateWire