So how can you get involved?

JJersey Finance promotes and develops Jersey as an international finance centre. In addition to such marketing activity, it also co-ordinates the consultation process of proposed legislation and regulation affecting the Jersey finance industry, which results in a product offering that reinforces Jersey's position as an international finance centre of excellence.

Jersey has been a world renowned centre for fund management, administration and establishment since the 1960s, although the emphasis today has shifted towards funds for institutional, specialist and expert investors. Its strong tradition of corporate governance and regulation has made Jersey a safe and secure environment in which to conduct business.  

MALTA FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (MFSA)

The Malta Financial services Authority (MFSA) is the single licensing and supervisory authority for all financial services activity. The Authority is an autonomous public institution set up by law. The sector overseen by MFSA includes banks, investment firms, insurance companies and financial intermediaries who provide a wide range of products and services on the domestic and internal markets. The regulation of the Malta Stock Exchange also falls under the responsibility of the MFSA. The MFSA is further responsible for the consumer education and consumer protection in the financial services sector. It also manages Malta’s Registry of Companies.

Business Bermuda business organization of Bermuda resident service providers and international businesses which provide quality banking, insurance, reinsurance, legal, accounting, financial, trust, management and e-commerce services and products.  Working alongside the Government and Bermuda’s international business industry to advance and promote Bermuda as one of the world’s foremost centres for international business.  This collaborative effort aims to achieve real sustainable growth in foreign currency earnings, new business and employment opportunities while educating the local and international business community of the island’s regulations and advantages.

Led by Cheryl Packwood, Chief Executive Officer, and Vicki Coelho, Chairman, Business Bermuda serves the wider Bermuda community and supports the development and diversification of Bermuda’s international business economy.

The IFIA is the representative association for the international investment fund industry in Ireland.  Ireland is a jurisdiction of choice for internationally distributed investment funds, used as a gateway by the world’s leading fund promoters to establish and service investment funds which are distributed in more than 70 countries across the globe.

Due to the robust and efficient regulatory and tax environment, wide range of specialist expertise, high quality business-friendly environment and the ease of global distribution offered by an Irish fund platform more than 850 fund promoters from over 50 countries have chosen Ireland as their international fund hub. Home to 50 world-class fund service providers and with a support structure of over 11,000 industry professionals, Ireland offers the widest range of product solutions, distribution opportunities and operating efficiencies and is one of the world’s leading fund administration centres, servicing assets of more than EUR 1.8 trillion in some 10,700 funds.

The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) represents Luxembourg’s
asset management community. ALFI’s membership is drawn from Luxembourg’s funds and service providers.

ALFI’s mission statement is to make Luxembourg the most attractive domicile and
distribution centre for investment vehicles.

Its main objectives are to:
- Assist members in capitalising on industry trends by monitoring developments and ascertaining opportunities.
- Shape regulation by liaising with the regulator and authorities on a national and European level.
- Encourage professionalism and integrity via training, best practices and efforts
towards standardisation.
- Promote the Luxembourg fund industry by organising events worldwide.

AFG: the trade association of a world leading asset management industry

The French asset management industry is one of the largest in the world, with assets under management exceeding €2,600 billion at the end of December 2010

France ranks 1st  in Europe and 2nd  in the world, after the USA, as a fund management center.

Over the past 10 years, the number of French asset management companies has almost doubled - from nearly 350 in 1999 up to nearly 600 today. 

The French industry has gradually built an efficient and competitive model based on:

¨   A long tradition in the field of asset management

¨   A regularly adapted regulation balancing investor protection and financial innovation

¨   A strong level of savings and diversified and efficient distribution channels

AFG actively contributes to the modernization of the regulation at national level. It also plays an important role in the definition of the ethical rules of management by drafting codes of ethics, which apply to the whole profession. AFG is also strongly involved in the corporate governance field as applied to listed companies. AFG is very active in the ongoing drafting and implementation of the European regulatory framework. AFG is in regular contact with European institutions (European Commission, Council, European Parliament, Committee of European Securities Regulators CESR, etc.) and a leading member of the European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP) and of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA)

At worldwide level, beyond direct dialogue with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), AFG contributes to the building of global asset management industry positions through the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) and main national associations. The Association is chaired by Alain Leclair. His Director general is Pierre Bollon.

31, rue de Miromesnil – 75008 Paris
Tél : +33 (0)1 44 94 94 00

About The CAIA Association

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is the global benchmark for alternative investment education.  It administers the CAIA Designation and exams; sponsors research and publications; connects alternative investments experts around the world, and advocates the highest standards in professional conduct.  The CAIA Association has more than 5,000 members in 75 countries and 15 affiliated Chapters.  More information can be found at www.caia.org.

The CAIA Association has 15 chapters worldwide in the following locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, Canada, London, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Korea.

Hedge Connection has been helping managers and investors through web-based research, events and advisory work since 2005. Hedge Connection is the first and only internet- based platform that offers hedge funds direct access to a membership of "opt-in" qualified active hedge fund allocators. Investor members join for free and gain access to detailed information on hedge fund members. All members receive invitations to member's only events and partner discounts.

http://www.hedgeconnection.com.

Leebug is a free, interactive social networking site for people attending conferences. It allows event participants to network before, during and after an event. The platform provides tools to make every connection a strategic one and empowers interactions that will enhance the users ability to build relationships. www.leebug.com

Eurekahedge is the world’s largest independent data provider and research house focusing on alternative investments. We maintain coverage on over 25,500 alternative funds globally. Our global alternative research covers hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity funds, Islamic funds, real estate funds, long-only absolute return funds and enhanced equity funds (130/30) and socially responsible investment funds (SRI). For more information, please contact us at marketing@eurekahedge.com or +65 6212 0925 (Head Office – Singapore) or visit www.eurekahedge.com. Also, you are able to reach us through our US Office lines at either +1 646-710-4898 or +1 646-710-4899.

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HedgeCo.Net is the leading online community for qualified investors, hedge funds and service providers.  For investors, HedgeCo.Net offers the premier free hedge fund database and powerful tools to search, rank and analyze potential investments.  HedgeCo.Net members enjoy access to daily news, manager columns, and a comprehensive directory of service providers.

MondoHedge S.p.A.

MondoHedge, the first and only Italian  multimedia provider entirely dedicated to alternative investments, was created in 2000. MondoHedge offers the following services with its website www.mondohedge.com: the access to a Database with report of quantitative and qualitative analysis for all the Italian hedge funds and Oicr mutual funds, more than 2.200 offshore hedge funds, the investible indeces, the alternative UCITS III funds and calculates the indeces of the Italian FOHFs and of the alternative UCITS III funds in collaboration with Eurizon AI. Since July 2002 MondoHedge has published a monthly review focused on the Italian hedge fund market.  In 2006 MondoHedge launched Job Opportunities, the first job site for HFs and in April 2007 it launched MondoHedge Swiss focused on the evolution of the Swiss hedge fund market.  In March 2008 MondoHedge, in cooperation with SDA Bocconi, presented the first training course focused on hedge fund investment and risk management. In January 2010 MondoHedge started an additional research and editorial hub through the acquisition of Etf Consulting and the launch, by Etf Consulting, of MondoETF, the first Italian monthly magazine focused on Etf and Etc markets.

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