subject: Opalesque CT Roundtable : Industry moves from asset allocation to risk allocation, risk measurement to real risk management [print this page] Opalesque CT Roundtable : Industry moves from asset allocation to risk allocation, risk measurement to real risk management
The Roundtable took place in October 2010 with the following experts:a-pub-5157679868954075", "Left_Column_To;Technology Donald Brownstein, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Structured Portfolio Management
Joe Taussig, Founder, Taussig Capital AG
Jonathan Litt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Land and Buildings
Kevin Schweitzer, General Partner, Chief Investment Officer, RockView Capital
Marco Bianchi, Head of US Business Development, NYSE Liffe
Pamela M. Lawrence, Co-founder and Managing Principal, Restoration Capital
Walter Raquet, Chairman, WR Managed Account Services
Bill Ferrell, President & Chief Investment Officer, Ferrell Capital Management
The 28 Roundtable script can be downloaded for free at: http://www.opalesque.com/RT/RoundtableConnecticut2010.html
From asset allocation to risk allocation, risk measurement to real risk management
The Roundtable highlights several fundamental developments within the global hedge fund industry. Today, asset/liability management has forced investors to become much more focused on absolute return. However, not only has the focus changed, but also the way investors invest. The pronounced shift from mere asset allocation to risk allocation will favor hedge funds, as investors are forced to analyze what part of their portif" alt="ArticlesBase.co>
Hear about the latest trends, technological advances and examples of how to aggregate risk on portfolio levels in order to create efficient portfolio hedges on time and deal with tail risk events ahead.
In addition, this Roundtable discusses:
Details on the significant spike in interest from very large hedge fund investors in managed accounts
Opportunities in distressed, real estate, emerging markets and global macro
Is regulation changing or threatening the hedge fund business?
What will be the two phases of the coming "Bernanke Moment"?
Will interest rates go up? Will foreigners stop buying U.S. bonds? Will inflation heat up and the U.S. pay back bonds with inflated dollars? Will there be an abnormality in asset prices as a consequence?
New equity index futures and innovative clearing model from NYSE Liffe U.S.
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Opalesque Roundtable Series is an unparalleled collection of intelligence on the most important global hedge fund jurisdictions and players. In each Opalesque Roundtable, Opalesque unites some of the leading hedge fund managers (single and multi strategy managers) as well as representatives of the local investor base (institutions, fund of funds, advisers) to gain unique insights into the specific idiosyncrasies and developments, the issues and advantages of the highlighted hedge fund centers.
The Opalesque 2010 Roundtable Series are supported by Custom House Group and Taussig Capital. All Opalesque Roundtable Scripts can be accessed here: http://www.opalesque.com/index.php?act=archiveRT
Matthias Knab, founder of Opalesque and internationally recognized expert on hedge funds and alternatives, moderates the Opalesque Roundtables.
