This conference, now in its 8th year and co-sponsored by Citigroup, seeks to take a brand new look at the industry. This year, we will incorporate ALL segments of the Buy-Side including Institutional Asset Management, Retail SMA, and Hedge Funds.
Starting with the evolution of the Buy-Side Industry, the day will then delve into discussions of new frontiers, addressing issues such as, what institutional asset managers need to do to enter into the retail SMA or Hedge Fund space. Later, panelists will discuss operational trends and challenges that are either common to all segments of the industry or are more specific to a particular segment, but nevertheless relevant in terms of "best practices".
In addition, a concurrent Exhibit will feature demonstrations and displays by the leading providers of software solutions supporting the Buy-Side.
This year's enhanced agenda will be invaluable to professionals in operations, technology, risk management, compliance, STP and exception processing who work in Asset Management, Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, Brokerage and Custody.
The day will end with a networking cocktail party, hosted by Citigroup, which will allow all participants to converse on the topics raised throughout the event.