"Retailization" of Hedge Fund Investing Roundtable Discussion
DATE: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2003
SPEAKERS:
Charlotte Beyer, Founder and CEO, IPI (Institute of Private Investors)
Michael Litt, Partner, FrontPoint Partners LLC
Caroline Bentz, Managing Director, Parker Global Strategies
Greg Pusch, Edwards and Angell LLP
HOST: MetLife
LOCATION: 1 Madison Avenue; entrance 4 East 24th Street, New York
The Roundtable Discussion debated the merits and viability of the much-reported "retailization" of hedge fund investing and its impact on fund managers and their investors. Given the recent SEC prognostications and drama in the mutual fund arena, will hedge funds become more widely accepted and what types of retail products might become available? Will the inclusion of liquid alternatives as investment options continue to grow only institutionally? The panel examined the opportunities and challenges presented by access to the full retail sector.