Becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at Europe's Largest & Most Prestigious Fund Management Event

CACEIS is a solid business partner with an innovative service offer. We have a long history of providing cutting edge services to demanding institutional and corporate customers worldwide and with € 2.2 trillion under custody and € 950 billion under administration, we are a leading global player in the asset servicing industry. 

Through a network of offices across Europe, North America and Asia, we deliver high quality services covering depositary/trustee - custody, fund administration and transfer agency.

Our considerable expertise in Alternative Investment servicing, together with substantial level of  assets under administration, gives CACEIS a ranking among the top 10 global service providers for these sophisticated funds. We also offer a range of specialist services including cross-border fund distribution support, which are designed to assist clients in achieving their international business development goals while letting them focus on maximising gains for their investors.

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 144 countries and have more than 137,000 professionals working in member firms around the world.

KPMG's global Investment Management practice comprises over 3,500 professionals aligned on a global basis to help promote cohesion, consistency and an ability to deliver focused professional services to clients. KPMG works with industry leaders in a wide range of areas from top tier global managers to hedge fund start ups, trade associations and regulators. Being one of the largest networks of investment management service providers we are able to offer advice to investment management businesses based on in-depth industry knowledge and an intimate understanding of our firms’ clients’ business activities and strategic goals.

For further information please contact:

Wm. David Seymour, KPMG in the U.S. on +1 (-) 212 872 5988; e-Mail: dseymour@kpmg.com

Tom Brown, KPMG in the UK on +44 20 76942011; e-Mail: tom.brown@kpmg.co.uk

www.kpmg.com

BNP Paribas Securities Services is a leading provider of securities services and investment operations solutions to institutional investors, broker-dealers, investment banks and issuers worldwide. With award-winning operations and a presence in 25 countries, BNP Paribas Securities Services delivers a comprehensive range of services based on unrivalled local market expertise, innovative solutions and excellence in client relationship management – all backed by the strength and resources of BNP Paribas, one of the world's largest financial services groups. With 5,400 dedicated staff, BNP Paribas Securities Services has 900 clients, including 8 of the world’s top 10 investment managers and a global custody network covering more than 94 markets. It holds EUR 3.801 billion of assets under custody (Dec 2007) and EUR 834 billion of assets under administration for 6,011 funds worldwide. BNP Paribas Securities Services also provides investment reporting, performance attribution and risk measurement services for 2,500 portfolios. In 2007, BNP Paribas Securities Services processed over 45.4 million transactions.

As one of the leading asset servicing providers, we offer the capabilities, information and level of service needed by today’s most sophisticated investors to enhance the management, administration and oversight of their investment process — and to enable them make to better decisions.

The Bank of New York Mellon:

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and move their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing high quality asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than US$22.3 trillion* in assets under custody and administration, and more than US$1.1 billion* in assets under management.

Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.

The Bermuda International Business Association is a membership organization of leading firms serving and working in the international business community, in one of the world’s preeminent financial centers. It provides access to world leading fund administrators, legal and accounting firms, and investment banking, insurance and trust service providers.

Citi is one of the most complete financial partner for corporations, financial institutions, intermediaries, investors and governments around the world. As a global leader in banking, capital markets, and transaction services, with a presence in over 100 countries dating back more than 100 years, Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives.

Global Transaction Services, a business line of Citi, is a leading provider of integrated treasury and trade solutions, and securities and fund services. With over US$10 trillion in assets under custody, Citi provides securities and fund services to investment professionals worldwide, including managers of mutual funds, closed-end funds, hedge funds, offshore funds and separately managed accounts, delivered via robust back and middle office solutions, and a global custody network spanning 93 markets.

By partnering with Citi investors are uniquely positioned to draw on our authoritative market intelligence, state-of-the- art processing capabilities and responsive client service through our complete end-to-end investment bank from global custody, fund administration (for traditional and alternative funds) and securities finance to cash management and transition management.

For more information, please visit our website www.transactionservices.citi.com

Clearstream, the established provider of settlement and custody services, is part of the exchange organization Deutsche Börse Group. It offers comprehensive services for both domestic and internationally traded bonds, equities and investment funds.

Clearstream’s Investment Fund Services offer customers a single point of access to a variety of infrastructure solutions that can be assembled and tailored to meet their specific needs.

Headquartered in Luxembourg, with operations in Luxembourg and Frankfurt, Clearstream also has offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo. Clearstream Banking, 42, Avenue JF Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg
Tel. +352-243-0 marketing@clearstream.com www.clearstream.com

As part of the Global Markets division of Deutsche Bank, we are based in London, Luxembourg and Hong Kong and are responsible for developing mutual funds investing in a variety of asset classes and strategies leveraging the pricing, structuring and execution expertise of a global Investment Bank.

Our DB Platinum funds have received various awards, such as the “Structured Funds House of the Year” award and the Lipper Fund Award as “Best Fund Group” (Large Equity).

Fund Channel has built a recognised know-how in the area of operational management of trailer fees, based on both advanced in-house IT system and a highly specialised team. The modular service solution is designed for institutional clients distributing funds in an open architecture environment.

Fund Channel’s solution is structured around two complementary integrated services:

- a purchasing platform enabling our clients to benefit from the fee agreements that we have established with management companies;

-  the calculation, collection and payment of trailer fees.

Fund Channel is serving currently 96 institutional clients for total assets in excess of € 30 billion, providing them with an access to over 210 negotiated agreements with asset managers.

Since October 2009, Fund Channel (Suisse) has opened to offer the fund distribution service to the Swiss market.

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 15 locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2008, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$3.0 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$575.5 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology.

For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com.

Société Générale Securities Services offers a full range of securities services in:

     Clearing, delivery and settlement
     Securities back-office outsourcing services
     Custody, trustee, transfer agent, fund and portfolio administration
     Employee Share Plan Management

Société Générale Securities Services currently ranks 7th worldwide custodian (source: globalcustody.net) with €2,560* billion in assets under custody. Société Générale Securities Services provides custody & trustee services for 3,239* funds and the valuation of 5,034* funds representing assets under administration of around €423* billion.

Société Générale Securities Services also ranks among the European leaders in stock option management. Société Générale Securities Services is present in key financial centres and employs over 4,500 people. Société Générale Securities Services is part of Global Investment Management and Services (GIMS), one of the six business lines of the Société Générale Group, which also includes asset management (Société Générale Asset Management), private banking (SG Private Banking), execution and clearing of listed derivative products (Newedge) and direct banking (Boursorama).

* figures at end December 2008

Standard Life Investments is a leading asset manager, committed to achieving positive long-term returns for investors through a distinctive investment philosophy and a robust process. Based in Edinburgh with regional offices worldwide, a talented team of 325 industry professionals, backed by 460 support staff, are dedicated to delivering exceptional investment solutions.

Focus on Change is the basis of our unique philosophy. It guides our investment process to concentrate on the most important factors driving asset valuations. Thorough analysis of these factors is at the heart of this approach, providing the ability to anticipate change and act decisively. The consistent application of this process allows Standard Life Investments to remain at the forefront of the investment industry.

Clients can access this expertise across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, bonds, property, private equity and cash. Specialised capabilities include multi-asset and liability-driven solutions, together with absolute return strategies. Across these asset classes, Standard Life Investments demonstrates a powerful track record of long-term performance, a raft of industry awards and a reputation for delivering exceptional client service.

With more than US$18.8 trillion* in assets under custody and US$1.9 trillion* under management, State Street is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors. Our broad and integrated range of services spans the entire investment spectrum including research, investment management, trading services and investment servicing. Our customers are among the world’s largest asset managers and owners. They include governments, corporations, insurance companies, mutual funds, hedge funds and collective investments, investment managers, central banks and monetary authorities, nonprofit organizations, endowments and foundations. State
Street’s extensive expertise has made us a global financial services leader across our capabilities, as well as in the geographic markets where we serve customers.

We have earned our leadership status by successfully serving our customers’ changing needs for more than 200 years. Today we operate in 25 countries and maintain an investment network in more than 100 markets. Our global presence is backed by the local knowledge and experience of more than 27,300 employees.

European Fund Administration (EFA) is an independent 3rd Party fund administrator specialising in services to Investment Funds, Management Companies, Private Equity Companies and Alternative Investment Managers. With 2477 funds worth over €123.5 billion administered on behalf of 153 clients, EFA leads the outsourcing market in Luxembourg’s largest fund servicing center. EFA's service range includes Fund Accounting & NAV calculation, Transfer Agency & distribution support, Compliance Services, Reporting (inc. Risk & Performance Analytics) as well as specific services for Alternative & Private Equity vehicles.

SWIFT is the industry-owned co-operative supplying secure, standardised messaging services and interface software to more than 8,000 financial institutions in 208 countries.

SWIFT has a strong partnership with the investment management industry. Over 550 Investment Managers are now using SWIFT to facilitate end-toend straight through processing in funds, securities, treasury and payments. SWIFT has increased its value proposition to the investment management industry through the launch of comprehensive fund messaging standards which allow investment managers, hedge funds, distributors, and administrators to reduce the operational costs and risks, whilst also enhancing their scalability and service levels. Investment Managers are full shareholding members of SWIFT reflecting the increasing importance of the investment management industry to SWIFT. The broader SWIFT community also encompasses Fund Administration houses and Transfer Agents, providing comprehensive industry coverage throughout the funds transactional lifecycle.