Corporate Essentials for Successful Hedge Fund Startups
Tomorrow, we are co-hosting an exciting seminar in New York City with our friends at KPMG on the topic of launching a hedge fund. The half-day event, Hedge Fund Launch 2.0: Navigating the New Environment, will feature expert panel sessions on variety of topics including technology, regulations, capital raising, application platforms and more.
One panel we’re particularly interested in – beyond the technology panels, of course – is Corporate Essentials, a program focused on the often forgotten-about aspects of launching a new business. These aspects include human resources, compensation, insurance and real estate. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the content our panelists will be discussing at tomorrow’s event:
Human Resources
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Essential components of a human resources infrastructure
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Front and back office staffing requirements
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Employee benefits typically provided by hedge funds
Compensation
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Typical compensation structures for front, middle and back office
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Compensation trends in financial services
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‘Hot’ functions in terms of recruiting and compensation
Insurance
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The types of insurance needed for a business, including professional liability, employment practices liability, and property & casualty
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The right time to investigate insurance options for your hedge fund
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The effect of the Affordable Care Act/Healthcare Reform on hedge fund insurance decision-making
Real Estate
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The real estate options available to new startup funds, including hedge fund hotels, commercial space and subleases
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Considerations for evaluating office space
Be sure to come back to the Hedge IT on Thursday for a recap of our Hedge Fund Launch 2.0 event! In the meantime, download our brand new Manager’s Guide to Establishing a Hedge Fund.
