Hedge Fund Insights 2012
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Agenda

Park Hyatt, Zurich - Thursday, 18 October 2012
 

“Holding out for a Hero”
In an upside-down financial market, who can still deliver alpha?

08:30
Registration and refreshments

08:55
Welcome from Lyxor Asset Management

09:00
Welcome from Chairman

Yuri Bender, Editor in Chief
PWM (A Financial Times Group publication)


09:05
Lyxor’s top down strategy views

More of the same:

The escalating euro debt crisis is taking its toll on the global economy. The current soft patch is severe and broad-based.

  • Will it force Europe decisively into the reflationary camp?
  • What fiscal drag for U.S. growth in 2013?
  • Can markets advance further in a low growth environment ?

Gain insights into these questions, and more, from Lyxor's global research team.

Jeanne Asseraf-Bitton, Senior Strategist
Lyxor Asset Management


09:30
Hedge Fund Market Insights

Same old or new world?
The new industry standards for successful hedge fund management

Lyxor’s unique vantage point as the world’s leading managed account platform allows unparalleled insight into market trends in the hedge fund industry.

  • How have hedge fund managers responded to market events this year?
  • Which investment trends are now being seen?
  • Where does investors’ money go?

Stefan Keller, PhD, Head of MAP Research & External Relations
Lyxor Asset Management


10:00
Hedge Fund Managers & Investors Panel Discussion:

Hedge fund managers’ response after a challenging 2011

An opportunity to gain insight from the largest global alternative investment managers worldwide. Strategies, trading patterns, regulation and the future of hedge funds within investors' portfolio allocations, will all be addressed during this session.

Panellists

Drew Figdor, Portfolio Manager
Tiedemann Investment Group

Robert Symington, Co-Senior Portfolio Manager
Avenue Capital Group

MODERATOR

Yuri Bender, Editor in Chief
PWM (A Financial Times Group publication)


10:55
Q&A

11:05
Closing remarks from the chairman and networking refreshments
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