2002 Events
Here is a sample of the organization's activities in 2002.
If you are interested in learning more about upcoming events or registering for upcoming events, then please check our main "Events" section.
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1st Anniversary New York Gala and Benefit |
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Monday, December 2nd, 2002 |
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George E. Hall, Clinton Group Inc. |
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New York |
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100 Women in Hedge Funds combined a one-year anniversary gala with a benefit to raise money for breast cancer which raised over $920M for breast cancer in conjunction with the NYU Cancer Institute. The event was held at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, featured celebrity guests, and a live and silent auction. The "100 Women in Hedge Funds' Effecting Change Award" was presented to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and the "100 Women in Hedge Funds' Industry Leadership Award" was presented to Sandra L. Manzke, Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tremont. Over 650 people attended the sell out event! |
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Discussion on the US Patriot Act |
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Thursday, November 14th, 2002 |
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Stephanie Pres, General Counsel, Managed Funds Association
Patricia Gillman, Hardin & Waite
Karen Wuertz, Senior Vice President, National Futures Association
Craig Stirnweis, Director US Compliance, Barclays Capital. |
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Chicago |
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The Patriot Act went into effect on October 25, 2002. Its effect on the hedge fund community was discussed. |
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Discussion with NYU Cancer Institute |
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2002 |
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Dr. Steven Burakoff, Director of the NYU Cancer Institute
Dr. Sylvia Formenti, Chairman of the Dept. of Radiation Oncology
Dr. James Speyer, Associate Director of Clinical Affairs for the NYU Cancer Institute |
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Chicago |
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Dr. Steven Burakoff, Director of the NYU Cancer Institute discussed NYU's current and proposed facilities dedicated to breast and ovarian cancers. Dr. Sylvia Formenti, Chairman of the Dept. of Radiation Oncology spoke about her program in breast cancer research and treatment. Dr. James Speyer, Associate Director of Clinical Affairs for the NYU Cancer Institute discussed the development of the new outpatient facility being built on 34th street scheduled for completion in February 2004 dedicated to prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer. |
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The Business of Fund of Funds |
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Wednesday, October 30th, 2002 |
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Alexander Ineichen, CFA, Head of Equity Derivatives Research at UBS Warburg |
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New York |
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Discussion with A. Ineichen Alexander Ineichen, CFA, Head of Equity Derivatives Research at UBS Warburg and the author of the publication The Search for Alpha Continues: Do Funds of Hedge Fund Managers Add Value? shared insights from his follow-up research and findings presented in his forthcoming book. |
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Peace Through Education |
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Thursday, October 24th, 2002 |
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Mrs. Sadako Ogata, the former UN High Commissioner for Refugees |
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New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue, New York |
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This event was for members interested in philanthropy and education. Morganae and 85 Broads invited members of 100 Women in Hedge Funds to join them at their fundraiser for Afganistani women. Mrs. Sadako Ogata, the former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, speaks on behalf of the Global Fund for Women about "Peace Through Education". |
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An Interview with D. Dublon |
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Thursday, October 10th, 2002 |
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Dina Dublon, Chief Financial Officer, JPMorganChase |
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J. P. Morgan Chase |
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New York |
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Workshop on Industry Issues |
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Thursday, September 26th, 2002 |
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Leslie Rahl, President, Capital Market Risk Advisors
Mark Anson, CIO, CalPERS |
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Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Center, 49 West 49th Street, New York |
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Hedge Funds: The Gales of Creative |
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Monday, September 23rd, 2002 |
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George E. Hall, President, Clinton Group |
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Bear Stearns, 383 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor (main entrance is between 46th and 47th on Vanderbilt), New York |
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George is a luminary in the investment business, having built, over the last decade, an organization that has transitioned from a single strategy boutique to a multi-strategy investment management company with more than $8 billion in assets for a diverse clientele. He will share his insights in the changing dynamics in the hedge fund sector, his outlook for the future and lead a discussion about what are appropriate expectations for both hedge fund investors and managers |
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New York Race for the Cure |
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Sunday, September 15th, 2002 |
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77th Street and Central Park West, New York |
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Risk Management and Hedge Fund Investing |
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2002 |
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Leslie Rahl, President, Capital Market Risk Advisors
Madelyn Antoncic, Global Head of Market Risk Management, Lehman Brothers
Donna Howe, Chief Risk Officer, Angelo Gordon |
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Lehman Brothers |
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New York |
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A roundtable discussion led by Leslie Rahl, President, Capital Market Risk Advisors and including Madelyn Antoncic, Global Head of Market Risk Management, Lehman Brothers and Donna Howe, Chief Risk Officer, Angelo Gordon. Topics to be addressed include: What does risk management mean? Is it important? Can you aggregate risk factors? What tools are available? How do you think about risk differently for various hedge fund strategies? What common mistakes do investors make in assessing risk exposures? |
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Seminar "US Patriot Act" |
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2002 |
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John G. Gaine, Managed Funds Association
Roger Coffin, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Marty Brandt, Hemisphere Management Limited
Kristin H. Smith, US Department of the Treasury
Lauren Teigland-Hunt, Sullivan and Cromwell
Kenneth Raisler, Sullivan and Cromwell |
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Sullivan & Cromwell |
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New York |
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Industry experts discussed how to ensure compliance with the 2001 US Patriot Act. Participants included John G. Gaine of the Managed Funds Association, Roger Coffin of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Marty Brandt of Hemisphere Management Limited, Kristin H. Smith of the US Department of the Treasury, and Lauren Teigland-Hunt and Kenneth Raisler of Sullivan and Cromwell. |
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"Institutionalization of Hedge Funds - Is it Time to Grow Up?" |
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Monday, May 6th, 2002 |
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Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel Investment Group |
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JP Morgan Chase Bank |
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New York |
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Members and associates heard from Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel Investment Group, regarding his experience building a scalable and sustainable hedge fund business. |
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Networking Event |
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Friday, April 5th, 2002 |
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Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History, New York |
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Members and associates were invited to gather for the current film being screened by the planetarium and stay for cocktails and a jazz performance afterward. |
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Hedge Funds and the Media: Managing Visibility and Handling the Press |
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2002 |
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Steve Bruce, Managing Director of The Abernathy MacGregor Group
Kristin Fox, Director of Content & Research and Executive Editor of HedgeWorld.com |
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Morgan Stanley |
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New York |
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Steve Bruce, Managing Director of The Abernathy MacGregor Group, a public relations firm with a number of hedge fund clients, and Kristin Fox, Director of Content & Research and the Executive Editor of HedgeWorld.com, addressed the organization on topics related to strategies for raising or lowering your hedge fund's profile, as well as tips for speaking with the press. 150 members and associates attended the event. |
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