Annapolis Ballroom 3/4

This session will address issues relating to the evolving role of hedge funds after a year of significant losses and how the funds have dealt with the high level of redemptions and the illiquidity of the underlying investments, such as the imposition of lock-up periods, gates, redemption suspensions, changes in advisory fees and the creation of “side pocket” investments. The panel will also address valuation issues, as well as calls for greater transparency and for regulation and registration of hedge fund managers.

Moderator:
Bruce Beatus, Managing Director & General Counsel, Crédit Agricole Asset Management Alternative Investments

Speakers:
Stuart Kaswell, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Managed Funds Association
Patrick Mellon, Associate, Sidley Austin
Rita Molesworth, Partner, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher
Scott Montpas, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Aurora Investment Management