The Henley Business School has launched its Executive Hedge Fund Program in Hong Kong, a unique concept developed with Steve Bernstein, CEO of SinoPac Solutions and Services, a veteran of the Hedge Fund industry.
The program will be created and delivered by leading industry professionals, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of hedge funds, from set-up to management.
Established by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) Centre at Henley Business School, the Executive Hedge Fund Program has been designed specifically for professionals within the financial services industry, providing a holistic hands-on real-practice understanding of hedge funds. The program will involve the participants having a significant amount of time with key industry professionals based in Asia, who will deliver the latest industry thinking, and share cutting edge information and practices.
Program advisors and industry speakers include Steve Bernstein; Anna Stephenson, Chief Operating Officer of SinoPac Solutions and Services; Phil Tye, Director, HFL Advisors; George Saffayeh, Partner, Financial Services, Ernst & Young; Rex Chan, Ex-Fidelity Investments and a Hong Kong based portfolio manager; Stuart Somer, Director of Complyport (HK) Ltd; and Alan Leigh, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Business Controls Executives, Global Banking & Markets, Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd.
Steve Bernstein, CEO, SinoPac Solutions and Services Limited, says, "I am excited to be partnering with Henley Business School on this program. Nowhere in the world offers anything close to this program. We have a significant number of world-class advisors on the program, on hand to offer invaluable real-world insights into the industry. Participants will also have the added bonus of unparalleled networking opportunities throughout and after their time on the course."
Neil Logan, Director, Asia Pacific for Henley Business School, says: "We are delighted to be launching this one of a kind program in Hong Kong with Steve. Taught by a combination of Henley Business School professors and experienced, leading professionals from the Hedge Fund industry who will share their practical expertise, our program offers an unrivalled experience for those looking to broaden their knowledge and expand their roots within the industry."
The course will be assessed by a final group project in which participants will simulate setting up Hedge Fund and fund Management Company. The projects will be presented to a panel of top Hedge Fund industry experts in Asia, including Paul Smith, President and CEO of the CFA Institute.
The exclusive program will run for six months from 12 September, 2015 to 21 February, 2016 and is limited to a select group of 25 qualified participants. Registration is open to those that have at least three years' relevant experience, and places will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
