The Alternative Investment Event Creating A New Standard Of Operational ExcellenceRecent events in the alternative investment space have lead to increasing scrutiny by investors and regulators as well as the heightened awareness of issues surrounding operational risk among managers. At GAIM Ops Europe leaders of hedge funds and funds of hedge funds came together to discuss solutions for overcoming operational issues and to address changes in regulatory frameworks.
A distinguished faculty of over 80 speakers offered their insight on progressive methods for achieving due diligence and operational risk management excellence.
The only forum offering crucial industry and educational networking for CFOs, CCOs, CROs, COOs, CIOs and Heads of Due Diligence of leading institutional investors, funds of hedge funds and hedge funds, alongside leading authorities in the regulatory agencies.
- 200+ COOs, CFOs, CROs, CCOs and Heads of Operational Due Diligence of leading institutions, funds of hedge funds and hedge funds in attendance
- 100+ influential allocators discussed overcoming challenges in operational risk management
- 40+ timely sessions on the challenges of gating, redemptions and the new prime broker model
- Candid Dialogue with regulators and funds on the implications profound industry changes
- Europe's only cross-functional conference on operational due diligence, risk management & operations & compliance excelllence for alternative investments
Feedback From Gaim Ops Europe 2009 "Valuable feedback from the audience, intense exchange of ideas, very good networking opportunities and first-class organization"
Sergio Miguez, BANSABADELL INVESTMENTS
"I enjoyed participating as well as listening to some very insightful panels. It was also great to spend time with my cohorts across the industry."
Blair Hedges, LIONGATE CAPITAL
"Wonderful conference! Well organized, great info, and good networking"
Joshua Barlow, PAAMCO
Insights From The Top Minds In Operational Due DiligenceBlair Hedges, Head of Operational Due Diligence, LIONGATE CAPITAL
Stephanie Dean, Head of Manager Operational Due Diligence, WATSON WYATT
Sella Yavin, Head of Operational Due Diligence, PARTNERS ADVISORS
Mick Swift, Head of Research, ABBEY CAPITAL
Joshua Barlow, Senior Manager, Operational Diligence, PAAMCO
James Haworth-Booth, Head of Operational Due Diligence, KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT
Julia Herr, Director of Operational Due Diligence, CADOGAN MANAGEMENT
Vincent Vandenbroucke, Head of Operational Due Diligence, Partner, HERMES BPK PARTNERS
Marie Halloran, Operational Due Diligence Analyst, PAMPLONA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Audrey Barry, Operational Due Diligence, INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
David Woodhouse, Chief Due Diligence Officer, FAUCHIER PARTNERS
Diccon Smeeton, Operational Due Diligence, NEW FINANCE CAPITAL
Sharmila Soosaipillai, Head of Operational Due Diligence, AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
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Key Speakers
Didier Millerot
Deputy Head, Asset Management Unit, DG Internal Market & Service
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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Uzi Rosha
Chief Compliance Officer
CARVAL INVESTORS
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Vincent Vandenbroucke
Head of Operational Due Diligence & Partner
HERMES BPK PARTNERS
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Malcolm Paterson
Partner
SIGNINA CAPITAL
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James Newman
Director, Operational Due Diligence
ERMITAGE
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Andrea Angelone
Global Co-Head, Prime Brokerage Unit
JP MORGAN
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Audrey Barry
Operational Due Diligence
INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Justine Lee
Head of Operational Due Diligence, Fund of Hedge Funds
MATRIX MONEY MANAGEMENT
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Randall Dillard
Founding Partner & CIO
LIONGATE CAPITAL
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James Howarth-Booth
Head of Operational Due Diligence
KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Joshua Barlow
Senior Manager, Operational Due Diligence
PAAMCO
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Blair Hedges
Head of Operational Due Diligence
LIONGATE CAPITAL
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Audrey Barry
Operational Due Diligence
INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Justine Lee
Head of Operational Due Diligence, Fund of Hedge Funds
MATRIX MONEY MANAGEMENT
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Andrea Angelone
Global Co-Head, Prime Brokerage Unit
JP MORGAN
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Didier Millerot
Deputy Head, Asset Management Unit, DG Internal Market & Service
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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