The Hedge Fund Business Operations Association’s annual conference: Optimizing Hedge Fund Business Operations The conference has valuable takeaways to help you strategize your operational game-plan to not only meet today’s demands but also thrive in them. This year’s agenda not only addresses the top operational challenges that hedge funds currently face but offers invaluable solutions to not only survive, but thrive in today’s challenging market. The top-notch speaking faculty is comprised of innovative thinkers from hedge funds, hedge fund of funds, institutional investment funds as well as prestigious law firms, accounting firms and consultant firms. Topics Include: Read more Add Comment The Chicago Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Hosts: The Prognosis for Healthcare A panel of experts will provide their insights and outlook on distressed investing, turnarounds and regulatory challenges as they pertain to the healthcare industry. The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of The Turnaround Management Association is dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Incorporated in 1991, the award-winning 1,000-member Chicago/Midwest Chapter is celebrating its 20th year of serving its community. “As the healthcare industry undergoes unprecedented transformation, restructuring professionals are uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on the shape of healthcare providers,” says Carl Lane, Willow Tree Consulting Group and president of TMA Chicago/Midwest. Topics include: - Affordable Care Act & other reforms - Changes to Medicare Reimbursements - How regulations will affect providers - Challenges and Opportunities in the industry Panelists Include: Read More The International Association of Financial Engineers Presents: Operational Risk Committee Event Opportunities and Challenges in Hedge Fund Investing Global market conditions characterized by elevated market volatility and diminished return prospects continue to create investment challenges. Many institutions are increasing allocations to hedge funds with the hope of mitigating risk, increasing diversification, and enhancing return prospects. The opportunities and challenges faced by public and private pensions, endowments, foundations and other institutional investors in constructing appropriate and well considered hedge fund exposures continue to be significant. Topics Include:
DePaul University’s Center for Financial Services, McDermott Will & Emery and Mesirow Financial Present: The Dynamic State of Retirement Plans: What’s New for 2012 Mark your calendar for the annual review of the state of retirement plans and a look at the top trends in the marketplace. This year's program will consist of a presentation and panel discussion with top experts. Topics include:
Joe Adams, Partner, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, McDermott Will & Emery, LLP Mark Dzierzak, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Advisory, Mesirow Financial Ali Fatemi, Alumni Professor and Chairman, Department of Finance, DePaul University Greg Giles, Senior Managing Director, Compensation and Executive Benefit Strategies, Mesirow Financial Chris Reagan, Managing Director, Retirement Plan Advisory Practice Leader, Mesirow Financial Read more The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosts: The European Challenge: A Spanish Perspective with His Excellency Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the United States Europe is at a crossroads confronted with the eurozone crisis, a faltering global economy, a rising China and political upheaval in North Africa. Simultaneously, Spain is experiencing a ruptured housing bubble, record unemployment, austerity measures and ongoing protests. Topics include: - How will Europe and Spain navigate these changing times at home and abroad? - What are Spain’s dynamics within the European Union? His Excellency Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo became Spain’s Ambassador to the United States in July 2008. Prior to this appointment, he served as secretary general and director of international relations for the International Advisory Board of Repsol, one of Spain’s leading energy companies. From 2004 to 2006, he served as ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta. Between 2001 and 2004, he was a state secretary and director of Spain’s Intelligence Service. Read more The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the The CME Group Present: Second Annual CME Group Lecture on Global Financial Markets: Building a Financial System for the Future with Dr. Robert Shiller Over the last few years, the financial sector has experienced its worst crisis since the 1930s. The collapse of major firms, the decline in asset values, the interruption of credit flows, and the loss of confidence in the market were all extraordinary in scale and scope. New regulations—most notably the Dodd-Frank Act and the Basel III rules—endeavor to prevent future financial meltdowns. Simply reigning in Wall Street, however, is not sufficient according to Robert Shiller. He believes that with the benefit of recent lessons and improved knowledge of human behavior, a new financial order can be developed in which information technology and financial theory unlock the latent value of our ordinary riches and create growth. A discussion of whether increased regulation and financial innovation can coexist as we build a new globalized financial system. Read more PRMIA NY Sovereign Risk Event: 11/26/2011
PRMIA NY Presents: Sovereign Risk - Global Risk Flashpoint Sovereign risk, especially in the Eurozone, has risen as the world has "flattened" and has become a flashpoint for increased global systemic risk. Topics Include
Sean Egan:Founding Principal, Egan-Jones Rating Company Konrad Richter: Senior Expert, Risk Managment, McKinsey & Co Sanjay Sharma: Chief Risk Officer, Global Arbitrage & Trading, RBC Capital Markets James Sweeney: Fixed Income Global Strategist, Credit-Suisse Moderator Navin Sharma: PRMIA NY Co-Director, Risk Management Head, New York Office, Western Asset Management Read more Nov Chicago Biomass Energy Event 11/23/2011
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Presents: Harnessing the Power of Biomass Energy in the Midwest The report, “Harnessing the Power of Biomass Residuals: Opportunities and Challenges for Midwestern Renewable Energy,” examines opportunities and the key challenges limiting the current capacity of alternative biomass energy technologies, including financial constraints, market penetration barriers, and behavioral routines. It concludes with a series of recommendations that offer a framework for making better use of residuals in the region. This half-day symposium will bring together business, civic, and government leaders from around the Midwest to discuss with Steve Brick, the report’s author, his research and findings. The symposium will also feature panels of experts who will explore the relationship between renewable biomass energy and economic development, environmental conservation, waste management, energy security, and soil productivity, and examine the future of biomass energy policy at the state, regional, and national levels. Date: Nov 29th Read more Chicago After the Bell Trading Forum 11/20/2011
The Mankoff Company Presents: After the Bell Trading Forum Chicago Opportunities and Challenges in Trading Across Asset Classes: Algo, HFT and Big Data In Today’s ultra-competitive environment, it is critical to keep abreast of the latest developments in technology, regulations and cross- market opportunities. Common industry questions include: What do I need to have in place to start up a prop trading firm successfully? What is the latest and greatest when it comes to the high frequency space? Which asset class will provide the greatest growth opportunities? What type of algorithm will I need? And how will I handle the data needs of my company? How are new regulations going to impact us? The After the Bell panel discussions incorporate the "top-of-mind" issues for the trade. Held after trading hours so as not to take time away from the desk, these events offer a unique combination of topical discussion and industry networking. Read more PRMIA Chicago Economic Policy Event 11/15/2011
Loyola University Chicago, School of Business Administration and PRMIA Chicago Present: "Economic Policy at a Crossroads: What Next?" A group of distinguished academics and practitioners will share their views and answer your questions on economic policy. Welcome Don Schwartz - Director of the Center for Integrated Risk Management and Corporate Governance Introduction George Kaufman - is the John F. Smith Professor of Finance and Economics at Loyola University. He has also served at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Presentations Daniel G. Sullivan- Daniel Sullivan is the director of research and an executive vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Robert S. Chirinko- is a professor of finance at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a research fellow at the Center for Economic Studies in Munich, Germany. Commentary Michael H. Moskow - is the Vice Chairman and Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. From 1994-2007, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. John E. Silvia - is chief economist for Wells Fargo Securities. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he served as senior economist for the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee and chief economist for the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. A.G. (Tassos) Malliaris - is the Walter F. Mullady Professor of Economics and Finance at Loyola University Chicago, where he specializes in financial economics, derivative markets and risk management. His most recent research has been on asset price bubbles Read more: | The postings on this site are not recommendations for trades and should not be perceived as such. Losses may occur from trading futures and options. Please talk to your financial advisor before trading futures or options. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll |
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