Thursday 14th November 2024 | etc.venues County Hall, London

Mission-critical guidance for new and

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The early stages of management firms and funds are critical to success and The Hedgeweek European Emerging Managers Summit aims to support just that. Bringing together those in their early development stages, the summit is the opportunity for you to get your best foot forward and further your understanding for best practices on the critical steps required to successfully bring a fund to the market.


The carefully curated agenda will host a leading speaker lineup through various panel sessions, fireside chats and a number of expert-led roundtable discussions allowing you the chance to ask questions and learn from peers in a small group setting.

Topics covered during the event will include:

  • Navigating the current landscape & utilising advantage points
  • Future trends and predicted challenges
  • Talent sourcing and structuring
  • Technological advancements and the opportunities they bring
  • Due diligence and regulatory requirements

And much more!

THE SUMMIT IN NUMBERS

HEDGE FUND

MANAGERS

100+

EXPERT SPEAKERS

30

ATTENDEES

150+

HOURS OF CONTENT

10+

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ALLOCATORS

20+
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8:30 AM

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST

9:00 AM

WELCOME ADDRESS

  • Will Wainewright, Head of Hedge Fund Research, Hedgeweek
  • 2024 has seen high launch numbers and, with Jain Global, the biggest day-one fundraise since 2018.
  • Market confidence is boosted – what is driving renewed interest in hedge fund launches?
  • Exploring the advantages of investing in a start-up, from performance to fees.
  • This panel will set the agenda for the day, taking a top-down view on the launch market environment before more granular sessions.

Opportunity knocks: the hedge fund launch environment in 2025

PANEL 1

9:05 AM

  • Orlando Gemes, Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Fourier Asset Management LLP
  • Roy Martins, Head of EMEA, Hurricane Capital Advisors, LLC
  • Anna McCutcheon, Co-Founder, Shikuma Capital

Speakers:

COO view: How to build a hedge fund, from idea to the first day of trading – and beyond

FIRESIDE CHAT

9:45 AM

  • The chief operating officer of a recent hedge fund launch shares their journey and key lessons learned along the way
  • Phillip Chapple, COO, Monterone Partners
  • Melissa Hill, Chief Commercial Officer, Xeqos Limited

Speakers:

  • COOs and other hedge fund leaders on the most efficient ways of hiring talent
  • Which functions are most important to have in-house – and where does outsourcing help?
  • Retention: once you have attracted talent, how to keep them?
  • Culture - how to build a strong foundation of belonging and drive success

Recruitment and retention: How founders can staff up their new businesses

PANEL 2

10:00 AM

  • Fahd Ahmed, CEO, Iguana Investments

Speaker:

Voice of experience: An established manager on their journey to enduring success

FIRESIDE CHAT

10:40 AM

Speaker:

  • Yasir Syed, Director, Pareto Asset Management

10:55 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

11:30 AM

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 1

Roundtables take place as repeated sessions. Delegates register in advance for their chosen topics.

Roundtable A: Tech transformation: Managing the digital journey and leveraging new tools

  • Integrating data analytics into the investment processes – what are the key transformations
  • The hurdles firms face in integrating new solutions
  • Data & Technology – Leveraging synergies & interoperability

Speakers:

  • Michael Smith, Global Customer Strategy - IMES & Equities, LSEG
  • Franita Neuville, Sales Director - Investment Management, Wealth & Execution Solutions for Northern Europe, LSEG

Roundtable B: Infrastructure focus: Evolving operations with limited resources

  • Exploring the growth of outsourcing and strategic partnerships and the factors involved
  • Cash flow – the latest strategies for optimising liquidity and meeting investor demands
  • Streamlining operations to navigate increasing regulation and demands for transparency
  • A fund and a business – balancing fundraising and investing with scalability and efficiency

Speaker:

  • Tillmann Sachs, Founder, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Research, J8 Capital Management

Roundtable C: Start-up bootcamp: How to launch and grow your hedge fund business efficiently

  • The most efficient ways to structure your fund, firm, and counterparty agreements
  • Insights on key areas – managed accounts, tax matters, compliance, and litigation
  • The upcoming regulatory developments European emerging managers need to know
  • Staying on top of marketing legislation and keeping your materials up to date

Roundtable D: ODD update: The latest trends, tech, and methods for successful investor engagement

  • The latest trends and investors’ key questions during operational due diligence
  • Implementing innovative and data-driven approaches to make ODD more efficient
  • Ways to highlight your USP during ODD, as well as in marketing materials
  • How to engage with potential investors in ways that build trust and credibility

12:15 PM

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 2

Repeat of the above 4 roundtable topics

Roundtable A: Tech transformation: Managing the digital journey and leveraging new tools

Roundtable B: Infrastructure focus: Evolving operations with limited resources

Roundtable C: Start-up bootcamp: How to launch and grow your hedge fund business efficiently

Roundtable D: ODD update: The latest trends, tech, and methods for successful investor engagement

  • Michael Smith, Global Customer Strategy - IMES & Equities, LSEG
  • Franita Neuville, Sales Director - Investment Management, Wealth & Execution Solutions for Northern Europe, LSEG
  • Tillmann Sachs, Founder, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Research, J8 Capital Management

1:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

  • General council and compliance staff discuss the regulatory questions top of the agenda for emerging hedge funds
  • How are hedge funds and asset managers adjusting their strategies to keep up with regulatory changes?
  • What tools and resources help them manage this?
  • How can firms shift from a reactive approach to risk management towards a more proactive and strategic approach?

Risk management and compliance: The road ahead

PANEL 3

2:00 PM

  • Keith Martin, Head of Transfer Agency, NAV Fund Services
  • Patrick Trew, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Maniyar Capital

Speakers:

Multi-strategy mania: An investment consultant unpicks the key trends driving interest in this sector

FIRESIDE CHAT

2:40 PM

  • A wave of start-ups, many led by previous staff, are offering something different to the multi-manager giants
  • This session explores the advantages of these leaner firms and the different edge they offer to LPs
  • Is this trend here to stay; will these firms challenge the status quo or remain minor players?
  • Understanding the model and structural forces at play

Pod-shop alternatives: The advantages of new multi-strategy models coming to market

PANEL 4

2:55 PM

  • Moderator: Anna Dinescu, COO, Liberty Road Capital
  • Anthony Lawler, CEO and CIO, Cadwyn Capital
  • Jonathan Martin, CEO, Palekana

Speakers:

3:30 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

  • An emerging hedge fund CTO runs gives their take on best practices and latest innovations from the world of tech.

CTO view: The technology questions every hedge fund start-up should answer

FIRESIDE CHAT

4:00 PM

  • What do seeding platforms look for in a hedge fund start-up?
  • What is the industry standard on fees at launch and how are such deals often structured?
  • How can start-ups give themselves the edge in fundraising talks?

LP take: A hedge fund seeder gives their view on the launch market and strategies of interest, plus business development tips to the audience

FIRESIDE CHAT

4:15 PM

  • Moderator: Will Wainewright, Head of Hedge Fund Research, Hedgeweek
  • Marcus Storr, Head of Alternative Investments, FERI AG

Speakers:

  • With higher rates here to stay, are hurdle rates making a comeback?
  • How to benchmark fund performance; positioning to make your product stand out
  • Case studies on how to create leads, build relationships and seal allocations
  • What key due diligence questions are top of mind in 2024?

Attracting LPs: Fundraising, fees and the future of business development

PANEL 5

4:30 PM

  • Shirin Deghan Freng, CEO, Oxford Algorithms
  • Andrew Relph, Managing Director, Concise Capital Management, LP

Speakers:

5:00 PM

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8:15 PM

EVENT CLOSES

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Phillip Chapple

COO at Monterone Partners

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Fahd Ahmed

CEO at Iguana Investments

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CEO at Oxford Algorithms

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Shirin Deghan Freng

COO at Liberty Road Capital

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Anna Dinescu

Orlando Gemes

Melissa Hill

Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer at Fourier Asset Management LLP

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Chief Commercial Officer at Xeqos Limited

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CEO and CIO at Cadwyn Capital

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Anthony Lawler

Head of Transfer Agency at NAV Fund Services

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Keith Martin

CEO at Palekana

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Jonathan Martin

Roy Martins

Head of EMEA at Hurricane Capital Advisors, LLC

Anna McCutcheon

Co-Founder at Shikuma Capital

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Franita Neuville

Sales Director - Investment Management, Wealth & Execution Solutions for Northern Europe at LSEG

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Andrew Relph

Managing Director at Concise Capital Management, LP

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Founder, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Research at J8 Capital Management

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Tillmann Sachs

Head of Alternative Investments at FERI AG

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Marcus Storr

Michael Smith

Yasir Syed

Global Customer Strategy - IMES & Equities at LSEG

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Director at Pareto Asset Management

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Maniyar Capital

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Patrick Trew

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Dress Code

Electronic Devices

Please note attendees are asked to dress in business casual.

We kindly ask attendees to please keep electronic devices on silent during panels and roundtables.

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