Sponsorship / Exhibiting

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 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 based on intimate understanding of our clients’ business activities and strategic goals.

www.kpmg.com

KPMG’s network of member firms in the Asia Pacific region employs over 25,000 professionals working out of 105 cities across 18 countries. 

For further information please contact:

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

Yap Chee Meng, KPMG in Singapore on +65 6213 2888;
e-Mail: cheemengyap@kpmg.com.sg  

Simon Gleave, KPMG in China and Hong Kong SAR on +86 10 8508 7007;
e-Mail: simon.gleave@kpmg.com.cn   

Bonn Liu, KPMG in China and Hong Kong SAR on +852 2826 7241;
e-Mail: bonn.liu@kpmg.com.hk

KPMG International's Trademarks are the sole property of KPMG International and their use here does not imply auditing by or endorsement of KPMG International or any of its member firms.

Barclays Capital Fund Solutions (BCFS) is the asset management business of Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank plc. At BCFS we believe in delivering consistent positive absolute returns from liquid markets by successfully identifying investment opportunities and actively managing portfolio risk. We aim to identify value by applying both fundamental and technical investment principles and we follow a disciplined managed quantitative approach to seek attractive returns. Our unique risk management process is used to minimize systematic downside risk and we create diversified portfolios to minimize specific risk. Investments are focused on highly liquid instruments and we draw on our extensive derivatives trading expertise to ensure that gains are realizable and that positions can be exited with low market impact even under difficult market conditions.

BNP Paribas Investment Partners brings together the full palette of asset management expertise of the BNP Paribas group.
Through a unique platform that offers immediate and simplified access to a broad range of specialist Partner companies, BNP Paribas Investment Partners has become a leader among the multi-specialist asset managers. At 30 September 2009, assets under management amounted to €359 billion*, nearly half of which was managed for institutional clients.
With 2,600 professionals serving clients in 70 countries, BNP Paribas Investment Partners draws on over half a century of asset management experience and has seen ten years of steady growth through acquisitions and joint-ventures.
* assets under advice included

BNP Paribas Securities Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BNP Paribas Group, delivering independent flexibility and commitment, backed by the strength of a leading universal bank.
We are Europe’s leading securities services provider. Operating across the entire investment cycle, we provide post-trade administration solutions to buy-side and sell-side financial institutions and issuers. Europe’s most comprehensive array of services and operations in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the United States mean we can meet and anticipate our clients’ needs, wherever and whatever their specific activity.
Our network is one of the most extensive in the industry, covering over 100 markets with our own offices in 28 countries. We bring together local insight and a global network to enable our clients to maximise their market and investment opportunities worldwide. Banking licences around the world and our membership of industry bodies in all locations facilitate our clients’ activities.

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. With approximately $3.2 trillion* in assets under management, BlackRock offers a wide range of investment strategies and product structures to meet clients’ needs. These include individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Through BlackRock Solutions®, we offer risk management, strategic advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of clients with portfolios totaling approximately US$7 trillion.

* The firm employs more than 8,500 talented professionals in 24 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit www.blackrock.com

* Data is as of September 30, 2009, is subject to change, and is based on a pro forma estimate of assets under management at BlackRock, Inc. and Barclays Global Investors.

Bravura Solutions Limited (Bravura) is a leading global supplier of professional consulting services and highly specialised administration and management applications for superannuation & pension, life insurance, investment, private wealth & portfolio administration, transfer agency and STP financial messaging. Depending on the application required, Bravura’s software can be implemented as either an installed solution at the client site, or on a fully hosted basis.

Bravura provides professional services and wealth management applications to more than 180 financial institutions including a range of corporate clients. More than 18 million accounts are administered on Bravura software, with more than US$1.1 trillion in funds managed globally.

Bravura currently employs more than 570 people staffing 14 offices across Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and South Africa.
Additional information is available at www.bravurasolutions.com

Business Bermuda 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.

CACEIS provides cutting-edge services to institutional and corporate customers worldwide.

With over €2.2 trillion under custody and more than €1 trillion under administration, we are a leading global player in the asset servicing industry. Through offices across Europe, North America and Asia, we deliver high quality services covering depositary/trustee – custody, fund administration, transfer agency and issuer services.

CACEIS’s new subsidiary in Hong Kong provides administrative support to fund distribution in the Asia-Pacific region allowing asset management companies to take advantage of sales opportunities while focusing on their core business. CACEIS also offers a range of specialist services including alternative investment servicing, cross-border distribution support, and middle-office outsourcing, designed to assist clients in achieving their international business development goals. 

www.caceis.com

Citi’s Global Transaction Services is an integrated business providing innovative solutions to
financial institutions, corporates and public sector entities around the world.
Citi is unique in our ability to meet client needs on a global, pan-Asia Pacific, or local basis. With
the largest sub-custody proprietary network in the industry – 57 markets, we are one of the
largest custodians in the world, with assets under custody of nearly US$11 trillion.
We offer a comprehensive range of securities and fund services solutions, including direct and global custody, fund services, alternative investment services, securities finance, depositary receipts and agency and trust services. We have a significant client base across both foreign and domestic institutional investors, including broker dealers, asset managers, and insurance companies. www.transactionservices.citi.com

Clearstream has 40 years of experience delivering high-quality, post-trade services to the financial sector throughout the world. We currently serve around 2,500 customers in more than 100 countries while maintaining a leading position in the international fixed income market with some USD 14.4 trillion in assets under custody.  Clearstream delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services for both domestic and internationally traded bonds, equities and investment funds.
Our headquarters are in Luxembourg, one of the safest regulatory environments in the world. We are part of the Deutsche Börse Group with offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo. We serve 2,500 customers in more than 100 countries and maintain a leading position in the international fixed-income market with more than €10 trillion in assets under custody.  www.clearstream.com

db x-trackers are Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – an index tracking investment solution from Deutsche Bank. db x-trackers ETFs have been available since January 2007. With over 120 db x-trackers ETFs and more than US$ 35
billion of assets under management (as at 12 November 2009), db x-trackers ranks in the top three ETF providers in Europe and top five globally. The db x-trackers product range offers exposure across various asset classes –
equities, bonds, credits, money markets, currencies, commodities and alternative investments like inflation or hedge funds. db x-trackers ETFs are listed on five different exchanges across Europe (Borsa Italiana, Frankfurt
Xetra, Paris Euronext, London Stock Exchange, Zurich SIX SwissExchange) and two across Asia (Singapore Stock Exchange, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited). db x-trackers ETFs are supported by multiple different
market makers.

Asia’s most connected, convenient and cost-efficient IBFC

Labuan IBFC is an ideal investment gateway with a cost-efficient package of robust and progressive regulations. With reasonable fees, excellent physical and technical support plus extensive and favourable tax treaties with 69 countries, we can accommodate whatever offshore structure you may recommend for your clients.

We are now focused on five key areas:

• International holding companies
• Private and public investment funds
• Captive insurance
• Islamic finance, and
• Wealth management products such as expatriate pensions

For flexible tax options and conducive legal framework operating within a regulatory regime that meets global standards, consider Labuan’s facilitative, flexible and frictionless offshore business and financial centre.

Labuan IBFC Inc. Sdn Bhd.
Suite 3, Level 11, Block 2B, Plaza Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur

tel. +603 2773 8977
fax. +603 2780 2077
email: info@LabuanIBFC.my
www.LabuanIBFC.my

Mirae Asset Global Investments is an integral member of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, one of Asia’s largest independent financial services groups. Mirae Asset revolutionized the retail investment industry in Korea by introducing mutual funds in 1998 and is known for its innovative client service, dynamic culture and for adhering to proven fundamental business principles. Our dedicated, diligent approach to objective investment helps our customers to grow wealth for life.
Mirae Asset Financial Group is one of the world’s largest asset management firms in emerging market equities, with over US$56.4 billion (as of Oct 2009) of total assets under management.
Headquartered in Seoul, Mirae Asset Global Investments has investment management operations in Hong Kong, Brazil, China, India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.
The Mirae Asset Financial Group provides a broad range of financial services, including asset management, securities, and life insurance.

Princeton Financial® Systems (PFS), a State Street company, is a leading provider of investment accounting, investment compliance, data management, performance measurement, and reporting solutions to the global investment industry.
Our solutions are used worldwide by over 430 leading investment managers, custodians, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, and banks in more than 40 countries.
PFS’ PAM® family of systems are leading international investment accounting solutions that support the accounting needs of +370 clients around the globe.
MIG21®, PFS’ award-winning investment compliance and risk monitoring solution, optimizes and automates pre-trade and post-trade compliance checking, the administration of regulatory, prospectus, and internal investment guidelines along with the consequent resolution workflows.
PFS, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, has offices located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

For more information, visit Princeton Financial Systems’ website at www.pfs.com

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a financial and business centre established by the Government of Qatar and located in Doha. It has been designed to attract international financial services institutions and major multi-national corporations and to encourage participation in the growing market for financial services in Qatar and elsewhere in the region. The QFC will operate to international standards and provide a first class legal and business infrastructure for those operating within the QFC. The QFC was created by Qatar Law No.(7) and has been open for business since 1 May 2005.

RBC Dexia Investor Services offers a complete range of investor services to institutions worldwide. Our unique offshore and onshore solutions, combined with the expertise of our 5,400 professionals in 16 markets, help clients grow their business and sustain enhanced performance through efficiency improvements and robust risk management practices.
Equally owned by RBC and Dexia, the company ranks among the world's top 10 global custodians with USD 2.3 trillion in client assets under administration.
Our complete range of investor services is supported by:

• a worldwide network of offices in 16 countries on four continents
• award-winning European transfer agency capabilities
• fund administration services in 14 global markets
• strong credit ratings: Aa3 (Moody’s), AA- (S&P)
• more than 100 years of experience in institutional financial services
• products and technology that meet our clients’ evolving needs
• top ratings for client service in industry client satisfaction surveys

Services offered
RBC Dexia’s innovative solutions include global custody, fund and pension administration, shareholder services, distribution support, securities lending and borrowing, reconciliation services, compliance monitoring and reporting, investment analytics, and treasury services.
www.rbcdexia.com

SimCorp Dimension, unmatched by any other, is a single application that supports all investment management decisions and functions.
Providing access to complete, real-time and historical investment data, SimCorp Dimension delivers precise information to decision makers.
SimCorp’s 6-monthly product release cycle ensures clients are uniquely positioned to keep pace with the evolving requirements of their business and markets.
SimCorp Dimension is recognised for supporting the broadest range of financial instruments within an investment management system. This enables our clients to adopt complex instruments and structures to proactively address market demands.
SimCorp has a strong, business focused consulting team that can lead transformation. Our commitment to remain at the cutting edge with an intensive training and development programme ensures that our clients benefit from a 100% implementation record.
SimCorp Dimension enables our clients to benefit from a strategic framework that reduces cost, while enabling scalable growth and mitigating risk for them and their clients.

Vontobel Asset Management is a specialised multi-boutique asset manager with its headquarters in Switzerland. We offer innovative and transparent investment solutions for private and institutional clients. Our investment expertise is rooted in our passion for active asset management. Our core competencies are Global Change Investing and Contemporary Value. Within our Global Change Boutique we offer sustainable and thematic investment products. Our Global Trend Products are focused on three key investment themes: Scarcity of future resources (food, water, energy), better energy efficiency and clean technologies. The Global Responsibility Product range invests in environmentally and socially responsible companies across three regions: Europe, USA and Asia ex Japan. Vontobel's New York based Value Specialists have for the past twenty years developed and refined our investment approach. The consistent bottom-up approach combines the very best elements of a growth-oriented investment strategy with a strict valuation discipline. In choosing Vontobel Asset Management you will partner with an experienced, prudent and independent partner with global, active investment expertise.

SWIFT is the industry-owned co-operative supplying secure, standardised messaging services and interface software to almost 8,000 financial institutions in 206 countries. SWIFT has a strong partnership with the investment management industry. Over 350 Investment Managers are now using SWIFT to facilitate end-to-end 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. For more information about SWIFT please refer to our website: www.swift.com

The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) represents Luxembourg’s
asset management community. ALFI’s membership is drawn from Luxembourg’s funds
and service providers.
ALFI’s mission statement is to make Luxembourg the most attractive domicile and
distribution centre for investment vehicles.
Its main objectives are to:

• Assist members in capitalising on industry trends by monitoring developments and
  ascertaining opportunities.
• Shape regulation by liaising with the regulator and authorities on a national and
  European level.
• Encourage professionalism and integrity via training, best practices and efforts
  towards standardisation.
• Promote the Luxembourg fund industry by organising events worldwide.

(www.alfi.lu)

The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (“HKIFA”) is a professional body that represents the asset management industry in Hong Kong.  We have two major roles, namely the promotion of Hong Kong managed investment products and consultation with the authorities to relay the views of our members on issues that have implications for the asset management industry.  Our objective is to enable Hong Kong people to understand more about the characteristics of mutual funds; and to use them effectively for retirement investment and other financial planning purposes.  We have 45 fund management companies as full/overseas members.  They manage about 1,250 SFC-authorized funds as at the end of October 2009, involving total assets to about US$645 billion.  We also have about 54 affiliate and associate members. (www.hkifa.org.hk).

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is an independent, not-for-profit global organization committed to education and professionalism in the field of alternative investments. Founded in 2002, the Association is the sponsoring body for the CAIASM designation. Recognized globally, the designation certifies one’s mastery of the concepts, tools and practices essential for understanding alternative investments and promotes adherence to high standards of professional conduct.

EPFR Global provides fund flows and asset allocation data to financial institutions around the world. Tracking both traditional and alternative funds domiciled globally with $12 trillion in total assets, we deliver a complete picture of institutional and individual investor flows and fund manager allocations driving global markets. Our market moving data services include daily, weekly and monthly equity and fixed income fund flows and monthly fund allocations by country, sector and security.

CHINA HEDGE is the first-ever and only hedge fund media and research consultancy based in China to monitor global hedge fund investment and marketing in the Greater China Region.

China Hedge Weekly - It is the premier e-publication on business of hedge fund and alternative investment in China, offering unparalleled insight into China capital market’s’ news and information. To become our members, please register at http://www.chinahedge.com.cn/en/reg.asp or sent email at info@chinahedge.com.cn

http://www.chinahedge.com.cn

Funds Europe is the business strategy magazine for Europe's asset management professionals. It covers all areas of the asset management business - institutional and retail markets, traditional and alternative investments, front and back office - providing essential insight into the European opportunity. With unique research & analysis from top financial journalists and exclusive commentary from industry leaders, funds europe provides our readers with a roadmap to success in Europe's complex and fragmented asset management market. Our new division funds global – how offers in-depth regional reports in key global financial centres including – The Middle East, Asia and The Americas. http://www.funds-europe.com

FTSE Global Markets offers the best in comment and analysis on the world’s equity, debt and alternative investment markets. In a market-place crowded by awards, league-tables, sponsored statements and advertorials there is a real demand for authoritative and independent information and analysis that can be valued and trusted by key decision makers. FTSE Global Markets is now the source that investment institutions and professionals active in the global equity, debt and alternative investments markets turn to, knowing that it provides objective coverage.

Link to: www.berlinguer.com

International Adviser is a monthly news magazine aimed at those who distribute international fund, life and banking products to high net worth individuals, families and trusts. Every month we cover all the latest news relevant to the offshore advisory community: product launches, investment trends and international tax and regulatory developments. The second half of the magazine is analysis and features: fund profiles, interviews with international intermediaries, business strategies articles and tax briefings from the IA panel of tax experts. Finally, there are two statistical sections, one listing the top-paying offshore bank accounts, the other being the IA Quality 250 - a list of offshore funds that have passed a bespoke series of qualitative and quantitative tests from Morningstar and Forsyth Partners.

Portfolio Adviser is a monthly magazine for investment specialists. The publication aims to keep its readers up to date with the latest investment ideas, macroeconomic news and product launches to enable them to make better fund selection, portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions.

We cover all asset classes, from long-only equity and bond funds to hedge funds, ETFs, commodities, currency, private equity and investment trusts. The universe of funds in Portfolio Adviser is all UK-domiciled funds plus all offshore funds registered for sale here.

Expert Investor Europe (EIE) is a quarterly magazine focusing on key investment issues of interest to professional European investors. Topics covered include portfolio selection and asset allocation ideas, in-depth analysis of European economic issues of the day and interviews with top fund selectors and institutional investors from across Europe (Ex-UK) It is read by the top 3,000 pension fund trustees, fund of funds managers, wealth managers and private bankers across Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Austria, Benelux and elsewhere.

ICFA magazine has been providing in-depth and authoritative coverage of the investment back- and middle-office for over a decade. Our news, features, surveys and industry round tables are a key source of market intelligence for the financial services industry.

ICFA’s specialist editorial team travels the globe, mapping out the trends, profiling the markets and investigating the business processes that matter and ensuring our readers are fully aware of the key current and future issues.

A combination of unrivalled editorial excellence and unparalleled engagement with the industry makes ICFA magazine a must read for all serious investment professionals.