Webinar on Board Oversight of Alternative Investment Funds

On March 5 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), IDC hosted a webinar to discuss trends in alternative investment strategies for registered funds. An increasing number of alternative funds have launched in recent years, as both investors and fund sponsors have shown growing interest in these products. The panel discussed trends in alternative investment strategies and compliance and board oversight considerations in moving from traditional to alternative funds.

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The webinar covered the following topics:

Trends in alternative funds (e.g., long/short funds, market neutral funds)
Compliance and regulatory considerations, such as leverage limitations, valuation, and liquidity
Practical guidance for board oversight of alternative investment strategies

Featured speakers:

Ralph F. Verni, Independent Director, Eaton Vance Funds
Elizabeth Reza, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP
Robert R. Leveille, Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments

This webinar was closed to the media.