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Capitalize on the Difference at "Consortium 2011"
Now in its 8th year, this gathering has become the “must attend" event for institutional investors, minority and women-owned funds, fund-of-funds, consultants and other investment professionals. This year’s gathering in New York will draw a national audience from all finance sectors—from public equities, fixed income, venture and private equity to hedge and real estate.
Here’s what you can expect from Consortium 2011: Relevant content…real-time data and current information that will impact investment decisions and manager selections. Top-tier institutional investors and emerging managers…access to new potential business relationships. Three dynamic educational programs…peer-to-peer interactive forums designed to exchange best practices and provide actionable resources.
As we move closer to the dates, more information about each event agenda will be published. The location for all is the Intercontinental Times Square, New York. In the meantime, please save the dates:
Consortium 2011 | Capitalize on the Difference (June 8)
A Forum for Institutional Investors, Minority and Women-Owned Funds
The 2nd Annual Bootcamp 2011 | Define the Difference (June 7)
Launch Strategies & Resources for Emerging Managers
The 5th Annual Intensive 2011 | Investigate the Difference (June 7)
An Institutional Investor “Only” Forum
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Upcoming Industry Events
RG & Associates’ website, www.rgassociates.org has dozens of finance industry events posted. Our EVENTS calendar includes gatherings hosted by top finance firms; non-profits like AAAIM, NAA, NAIC, Toigo and others; as well as RG & Associates produced events. The calendar is updated real-time as new event info is made public. Check out key dates, conference locations and more. It’s a fast, easy way to begin your 2011 planning. The following are a few must attend events you’ll find on our website:
New Leaders Endowment and Foundation Showcase
September 2011
New York, New York
This inaugural event will be modeled after the long-running Consortium with a focus on bringing together senior fiduciaries entrusted with the investments of the nation’s leading endowments and foundations and top emerging managers. Keep an eye out for more details!
Global Road Show Series – An Initiative for U.S. Private Equity/Venture Capital Funds and International Institutional Investors
February 22 -
March 3,2011 |
Australia (Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne) |
| July 11-21, 2011 |
Europe (Paris, Zurich, Amsterdam, Oslo) |
| October 1-11, 2011 |
Middle East (Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, Doha, Qatar;
Kuwait City; Abu Dhabi, UAE) |
In 2011, we will circle the globe introducing foreign institutional investors (including sovereign wealth funds) to the compelling case of the United States as a destination for alternative investments.
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FDIC Makes Strong Commitment to attract MWOs and MDIs a
Mark your calendar for the next FDIC Asset Purchaser, Investor, and Minority Depository Institutions Outreach Seminar:
December 8, 2010
Houston, TX
Click here to register
The FDIC is aggressively expanding outreach efforts to encourage participation of Minority and Women-Owned businesses, Minority Depository Institutions, investors and asset managers in:
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Highlights - 2010 Consortium
New Terrain. New Talent.
With more than 300 in attendance—including minority and emerging managers, plan sponsors, consultants and other industry thought-leaders—the focus of our seventh annual gathering was on discovering new talent and exploring the new terrain of alternative investing within the institutional arena.
Take a Look at the New Talent
The Consortium 2010 audience included more than 158 managers in attendance—a reflection of the growth in new fund formations, even in today’s volatile economic conditions:
35% African American-owned firms
25% Women-owned firms
14% Asian-owned firms
12% Latino/Latina-owned firms
2% American Indian-owned firms
The Bootcamp: Launch Strong, Launch Smart
It was standing room only at The Bootcamp—the first annual gathering focused on helping emerging managers navigate the process of launching their firms, raising funds and working with institutional investors. A feature in the July issue of Emerging Manager Monthly captured the key take-aways.
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Derek Jones, Partner - Credit Suisse
Customized Fund Investment Group;
Haynes Lea, Partner - Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson,
Paul Roberts Jr., Principal - New York
Life Capital Partners &
Tunde Reddy, Managing Director - J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services |
  VIP Connect
With nearly 200 registered participants, the afternoon Value Information Partnership | VIP Connect (a long-standing part of the Consortium) sparked great dialogue and networking opportunities. Many of the plan sponsors in attendance participated, providing emerging managers with a tremendous opportunity for one-on-one dialogue. The new format, in which all participants select their meeting rotation via a first-come, first-served reservation system proved effective. Look for more in 2011.
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A Standing Ovation to Our Advisory & Planning Committees
RG & Associates extends a special thank you to the members of the 2010 Advisory Committee and Planning Committee—their involvement, ideas and energy contributed greatly to the success and active engagement of all participants. The session moderators and panelists offered their insights, time and energy to make each discussion provocative and informative—a big thank you to each of you for your participation this year.
Additionally, RG & Associates extends a heartfelt thank you to our 2010 sponsors, whose financial support and attendance made the 2010 event possible.
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