Hedge Funds World Japan 2007celebrated its 10th Anniversary on 4 – 5 December 2007 at the Conrad Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.
YOU made it happen!
We would like to thank our corporate partners, faculty of speakers and dedicated delegates for their generous support. All of you have made Hedge Funds World Japan what it has now become – THE industry event for Hedge Funds in Asia. A BIG thank you to those special individuals that have given their invaluable time, support and ideas over the past ten years. We couldn’t have done it without YOU.
Hedge Funds World Japan 2007 was a roaring success bringing together close to 300 academics, investors, hedge fund managers, fund of hedge funds and product specialists from all over the world!
The Hedge Funds World Japan 2007 conference was chaired by Alicia Ogawa, Director of Programme on Alternative Investments, Center on Japanese Economy and Business at the Columbia Business School in the U.S.
Some of the highlights over the two days included. . .
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An exclusive keynote with Mark Yusko who shared his views on the changing hedge fund landscape and what can we expect in 2008 and beyond
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Naohiko Matsuo discussed the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and how it affects the financial industry in Japan
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Leading pension funds, insurance companies and private banks revealed why hedge funds are attractive sources of return and how they are managing their current hedge fund allocation
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Jerry Davis shared with us how foreign investors are generating alpha and making the most out of the exciting investment opportunities in Japan
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Misconceptions about correlation & confusion between low risk and low volatility was explained by keynote speaker, Jack Schwager
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Uncovering alpha in new emerging markets and identifying the latest strategies, challenges and issues in the hedge fund industry over the next 12 months
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The impact of Basel II, raising assets and distributing hedge funds were also discussed
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Frank conversations with new emerging hedge fund managers and how they will thrive in Japan
Hedge Funds World Japan celebrated its 10th anniversary.
We were delighted to have Alicia Ogawa, Conference Chairperson, to cut the delicious cheesecake to mark the 10th Anniversary of Hedge Funds World Japan event.
Mix, mingle and network!
Hedge Funds World Japan 2008 will be held on 2 – 3 December 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. It will be an excellent two days of information gathering, networking activities, business meetings and lots of new topics and sessions. We've got lots planned -- a brand new advisory board, fantastic new agenda, a stellar line-up of speakers, and more!
There will be many surprises, too! Just so YOU can experience the Hedge Funds World Japan difference!
So, stay tuned, right here for all the developments!
See you in Japan next December!

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