Thursday, November 02, 2006
Upcoming Hedge Fund Events
A new study by the Bank of New York and Casey, Quirk & Associates predicts a trend upwards in hedge fund investments by pension funds. Entitled "Institutional Demand for Hedge Funds 2: A Global Perspective," the authors predict that hedge funds are here to stay.
What does this imply for pension fiduciaries? Quite simply, a lot. Understanding how a hedge fund (or fund of funds) manages its risk and values its holdings is paramount.
If you are interested in learning more, these events may be of interest.
1. Risk Management for Hedge Funds: Best Practices in a Changing Environment - November 8, 2006
(This complimentary NYC breakfast meeting is near capacity. If you cannot attend because of space, click here to request that materials be sent to you.)
2. Hedge Fund Valuation Toolbox - November 21, 2006 - first of four webinars (There is a charge.)
3. Hedge Fund Valuation and Red Flags - December 1, 2006 workshop (There is a charge.) posted by Susan Mangiero at 11/02/2006 12:04:00 PM
PENSION RISK MATTERSSM focuses on pension financial risk issues from a governance and fiduciary perspective. The goal is to identify important topics, ask thought-provoking questions, examine best practices and encourage meaningful debate about the $10 trillion global pension industry upon which millions of individuals depend. Author and consultant Susan M. Mangiero, Ph.D. is a CFA charter-holder, Accredited Valuation Analyst, Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst and certified Financial Risk Manager. Dr. Mangiero combines many years of experience in finance with a keen interest in solving problems and simplifying the complex (
