Event Date/Time: Dec 01, 2008 | End Date/Time: Dec 04, 2008 |
Early Registration Date: Oct 17, 2008 |
Description
1 – 4 December 2008, The Dolder Grand, Zürich, Switzerland
www.terrapinn.com/2008/zurich
Based on a 6 month research project Hedge Funds World Zurich is aimed at addressing the global asset allocation as well as hedge fund specific challenges end-investors face. Now in its 11th year Hedge Funds World Zurich will be lead by the worlds leading Chief Economists, investment strategists, star fund managers, government regulators, and leading investors. Covering topics from long/short strategy, to dealing with the liquidity crisis, to sourcing the hottest investment opportunities Hedge Funds World Zurich is not to be missed!
Key speakers & topics include:
OUTLOOK FOR 2009
Peter Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Man Group plc
Hear first-hand how a seasoned pro has read the recent market conditions and the predictions he’s making for 2009.
ROLE OF CENTRAL BANKS
Philipp Hildebrand, Vice-Chairman, Swiss National Bank
One of Europe’s most respected central bankers comment on the challenges facing the global banking system and the role of central banks in the current environment.
HEDGE FUNDS & PRIVATE EQUITY
John Studzinski, Member of the Executive Committee, Blackstone Group
Hear why the marriage between private equity and hedge funds could be such a big deal for end-investors!
ALPHA GENERATION IN PRACTICE
Gerlof de Vrij, Head of Global Tactical Asset Allocation, APG Investments
Learn how Europe’s largest pension fund is generating pure alpha through dynamic and diversified top-down investment strategies across all assets and risk factors.
ALPHA-BETA SEPARATION
Jaap van Dam, Chief Strategist, PGGM Investments
Understand the investment and fund selection thinking behind PGGM’s construction of an alpha-beta separation strategy.
Date & Location:
1 – 4 December 2008
The Dolder Grand, Zürich, Switzerland
Please visit the website
www.terrapinn.com/2008/zurich or email julia.wallace@terrapinn.com
Organiser:
Terrapinn Ltd
www.terrapinn.co.uk