Theme: Thriving in Times of Change
Breakfast, Conference Sessions and Luncheon
Featured speakers include Patricia Aburdene, one of the world’s leading social forecasters and author of Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism.
The finance industry is always changing. With the challenges we faced in 2008 and the new administration in place regulations are sure to change. Don’t let your company fall behind.Please join us as we listen to the observations and experiences of leading hedge fund finance, operations and regulatory experts as they tackle the real time challenges of how technology can be levered to address the needs of reporting, compliance, risk management, operational controls and the regulatory environment.
Participants:
Claire Walton, Liberty Square Capital
Siu Chiang, Clarium Capital
Richard Goldman, Bingham McCutchen, LLP
Annie Morris, Moderator, Linedata Services, North America
Event Details Time: 5:15 PM Registration.
We will begin promptly at 6 PM; please arrive early.
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Space is limited. No walk-ins will be permitted.
Women Advancing Microfinance NY is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion of Women’s World Banking’s new publication:
Transforming the Landscape of Leadership in Microfinance: Maintaining the Focus on Women
This publication introduces WWB’s new methodology for helping MFIs support gender diversity at all levels of their institution. WWB has expanded its Women’s Leadership Development Program, which works with individuals, to include a tool that focuses on the challenges and opportunities microfinanceinstitutions face in the attraction, retention, and promotion of qualified women staff members – the Organizational Gender Assessment.
The publication offers concrete examples of policiesand programs that can help institutions achieve gender diversity. Through astudy of WWB network member Kashf Foundation (Pakistan), it shows that even thoseorganizations with an ingrained commitment to diversity can benefit from anorganizational assessment. Based on these findings, WWB presents itsprescriptions for creating and maintaining a healthy, gender-inclusivemicrofinance institution. The paper also presents findings from a survey ofglobal participants of the WWB Leadership Development Program. Panelists will be:
Kate McKee, Senior Advisor on Policy, Poverty Outreach and AidEffectiveness, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking
Inez Murray, Vice President of Technical Assistance and Programs atWomen’s World Banking
Elizabeth Lynch, Publication Author and Senior Associate, Women’s Leadership Program
The panel will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at White and Case, 1155 Avenue of the Americas.
Due to building securityrestrictions, please RSVP name, company name, email, and phone number to wamnewyork@yahoo.comby COB on April 14.
No cost to WAM NYmembers, $10 for others
Back by popular demand – speed networking. This is the event where you can make new contacts to build your business, win a promotion or find a job. You’ll meet people just like you who are interested in expanding their circle of contacts. The way it works: participants pair off for 10 minutes of conversation, then continue to switch partners every 10 minutes, allowing everyone to meet at least 5-6 new people in these mini-meetings. That’s in addition to the contacts you’ll make over refreshments before and after the structured speed networking program. In each partnering, you’ll have the opportunity to describe what you do, offer to provide helpful contacts, share information and resources and give feedback. Your partner will do the same for you.
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The Professional Development Committee of Women In International Trade (WIIT) Invites you to a Brown Bag luncheon discussion on: “Career Management in a Spiraling Economy”
- Establish goals that are meaningful to you
- Create a strategy for accomplishing career success
- Implement daily practices to enhance your value to your employer and future employers
- Identify steps to be proactive in defining career expectations and advancement
Featuring James Patton Regional Vice President, Robert Half Legal
RSVP to: ajackson@manatt.com
Green Design – Costs and Benefits for Business
A discussion of sustainable innovations for buildings, and the economic impact of green design on business and the public.
Including speakers from: XFOWLE Architects, Jonathan Rose and Companies, Cisco Connected Real Estate, Plaza Construction
A discussion of sustainable innovations for buildings, and the economic impact of green design on business and the public.
Sponsored by FXFOWLE Architects, Plaza Construction
“Your RSVP is important. Please let us know if your plans change so our host can arrange appropriate seating and refreshments. We appreciate your courtesy and consideration
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Presentation Synopsis: Top 10 Things I’ve Learned
In the new economy driven by change and spurred by opportunities coming from all directions, where competition is tough and customers are more sophisticated and demanding, it is imminent that companies and organizations take the step to remove its sacred cows.
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During the current recession, angel investors have become even more important. As angels help build innovative companies, we help create jobs and value in our economy. And, there has never been a more important time for angel investors to get ideas from peers and build skills with top professional development programs.
ACA’s 2009 Summit is the largest gathering of angel investing groups in North America. The event is designed for members of angel groups – both leaders and member investors – as a true peer exchange, with valuable information and thought-provoking discussion on best practices in the field and a way to better know your colleagues for future co-investment. The 2008 event attracted 380 attendees from more than 100 angel groups.
Click here to register. A copy of the Summit agenda is at the bottom of this page. Any questions regarding registration or logistics should be directed to Your Conference Connection (YCC), which is assisting ACA with the event.
Contact YCC at 910-452-0006 or acaregistration@teamycc.com. ACA will offer a special session for angels from outside the United States to exchange ideas and models of angel groups in other countries. More information about the invitation-only workshop on April 15th is available here.
7:45 Registration/Breakfast
8:00-9:00 Current environment for funds of funds
- Allocation trends
- Impact of asset outflows/shakeout
Rachel Minard, Cogo Wolf Asset Mgt
Rob Picard, Navigant Consulting
9:00-10:00 Exploring distribution channels
Institutional expectations
- Size and performance
David Bauer, Casey Quirk
Other speakers to be announced
10:00-11:00 Possible approaches and differentiation
- Aligning investor and manager incentives
- Client services – more consultative?
- Specialization: differentiating by strategy as well as how multi-strategy funds do it
- Boutique vs mega firm
- Fee structure/Lock-ups
- Managed accounts
- Transparency
Rachel Minard, Cogo Wolf Asset Mgt
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Please join us for happy hour in Union Square to meet, mingle, and learn about the benefits of joining the FWA. Emerging financial professionals from the tri-state area’s premier companies will convene to get information on the outstanding networking opportunities, international trips, mentoring, career connections, professional development, philanthropy, leadership training, cultural events and health/lifestyle coaching that you can participate in as a member of the FWA. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Reserve early — this is an event you won’t want to miss!! Register here
The Glass Hammer
Executive coaching, leadership development coaching and career navigation coaching for women looking to develop, advance and lead in top roles.