Date: 12-13 September, 2007
Place: Dorchester, London

• Dr Jaakko P. Kärki, CEO and Founding Partner, Blue White Alternative Investments Ltd.

Wednesday 12 September 2007, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Panel discussion on:An essential understanding of hedge funds for the family office

- Have hedge funds fallen out of favour with the family office?
- The case for alternative investments
- Understanding the myriad of hedge fund styles and strategies available
- Evaluating a successful hedge fund

• Dr. Narayan Naik, Professor of Finance and Director of BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre, London Business School  and  Dr Jaakko P. Kärki, CEO and Founding Partner, Blue White Alternative Investments Ltd

Thursday 13 September 2007: 2:20 pm – 3:00 pm

Presentation: The emergence of hedge fund replication

- The theory behind hedge fund replication
- Slashing the hedge fund manager fees – but will it slash the returns too?
- The risk of hedge fund replication vs. direct investment
- Choosing an appropriate benchmark