Overview:

Due to the recent cases of fraud (Madoff scam et al) and other operational driven issues the hedge fund industry will look very different in 2010. Investors, service providers and other market participants interested in hedge funds will have to ask questions as to the stability of hedge funds such as liquidity and regulations. The trainer, Jacob H Schmidt, will cover all aspects of proper due diligence in this course.

 

Topics:

Purpose of due diligence, its objectives as well as its various forms. It also examines the several dimensions of due diligence including risk assessment, operations, valuation and administration.

Objectives:

The delegates such as investors (pension funds, endowments, hedge fund of funds and family offices), advisers, service providers and third parties will learn all key aspects of operational hedge fund due diligence.

 

Format:

Presentations by trainer, interactive discussions between trainer and delegates, case studies and exercises by delegates

What You Will Learn:
This course is suitable for investors (pension funds, endowments, hedge fund of funds and family offices), advisers, service providers and third parties who want to learn more about hedge fund due diligence. The structure of hedge funds and their investment management companies require a specific analysis, which differs from regular fund or company research. The course explains the purpose of due diligence, its objectives as well as its various forms. It also examines the several dimensions of due diligence including risk assessment, operations, valuation and administration. Also the affects of Madoff scam will be used to highlight key red flags to spot while conducting due diligence.   Suitable for: This course is suitable for investors (pension funds, endowments, hedge fund of funds and family offices), advisers, service providers and third parties who want to learn more about hedge fund due diligence.

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Event address:
Berkeley Square, Mayfair
W1J 6BD London