Opalesque roundtable in Amsterdam 2015
- Clearing
During this meeting some of the leading hedge fund managers (single and multi strategy managers) as well as representatives of the local investor base (institutions, fund of funds, advisers) were united. This in order to gain unique insights into the specific idiosyncrasies and developments, the issues and advantages of the highlighted hedge fund centers.
Besides "The Volatility Dilemma", "How to recognize a crowded trade" and "Can risk management make markets riskier?" the below mentioned topics were also discussed during the roudtable:
In general, the longer the investment horizon, the better investors can deal with moments when risk increases. But, why has the investment horizon become shorter and shorter for many investors?
What factors are behind volatility spikes?
Why do investors have less stomach for volatility today? And what are the consequences of that?
Are there structural reasons for higher market volatility?
Are investors happy with the recent regulatory developments?
What is the position of Dutch pensions now towards hedge funds, as in the past they had been leaders in Europe by diversifying into alternative investment funds and hedge funds?
How to build a successful hedge fund. When should a manager start marketing? Update on the Dutch alternative investment industry
How Eurex' portfolio-based margining offers instant and significant savings for managers
How Dutch wealth advisers use hedge funds and alternative investments