Center for International Financial Services and Markets
Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University
presents a conference on
“The Future of Alternative Investments in the Post-Crisis Environment”
Following the financial crisis, there is increased interest on the future role of alternative investments in the global financial markets, especially their impact on market stability. This conference will provide a forum for representatives from hedge funds and private equity firms, leading authorities from academia, media the legal and accounting professions and regulators to discuss how alternative investments firms will evolve and mature over the next decade.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus
To RSVP, email Dean.Socci@Hofstra.edu or call (516) 463-5676
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| Opening Remarks 8:30-8:45 |
Patrick Socci, Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business Nicholas Tsafos, Partner, EisnerAmper, LLP |
| Breakfast Speaker 8:45-9:30 |
Keynote Address: Role of hedge funds and private equity in the future |
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Session 1 |
Accounting and legal perspectives on the future mission of hedge funds and private equity Moderator: TBA Peter Testarverde, Partner, Financial Services, EisnerAmper, LLP William Kelly, Partner, Nixon Peabody, LLP Harvey Westbrook, Assistant Director, Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Session 2 11:00:12:45 |
Corporate and media perspectives on the future mission of hedge funds and private equity Moderator: TBA Nathaniel Baker, Editor, Bloomberg Hedge Funds Brief, Bloomberg LP Leo Guthart, CEO, Topspin Partners LLP Joel Press, Press Management LLC, former Managing Director, Morgan Stanley James Purnell, Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer, The Kenmar Group |
| Luncheon Speaker 12:45-2:00 |
Financial Institution perspective on the future mission of hedge funds and private equity Brian Ruane, CEO, Alternative Investments, BNY Mellon Corporation |
| Closing Remarks | Anoop Rai, Director of the Center and Professor of Finance |
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