Chinkara Capital Limited was born in the late 1990s out of a conviction shared by its founding partners that the negative investment climate in several Asian emerging markets was more an opportunity than a setback. It was, in fact, a rare opportunity to participate directly in the restructuring and rehabilitation of a number of ailing enterprises in the region. Chinkara has since grown into a group of diversified financial service-oriented companies that collectively target investment opportunities within ASEAN, South Korea and the Indian sub-continent. From inception, Chinkara's approach has been predicated on a belief that growth, stability, and ultimately profitability will return to the region over the long run, as discipline and prudence, and not sentiment, become decisive factors in the investment decision making process.

Basing its own activities on such an approach, Chinkara has, over a short period of time, evolved into an acquirer, distributor, originator and advisor on financial assets, services and products throughout the region. Chinkara's success flows from its agility — an attribute that it shares with the Asian gazelle from which the firm derives its name - in responding to volatile and unpredictable market. A strong capital base, an experienced professional staff and strategic relationships enable Chinkara to serve the interests of its clients.

The REFCO Group of Companies provides a broad range of financial services to retail and institutional clients located throughout the world. Headquartered in New York, REFCO Group shareholder's funds and customer funds are in excess of US$500 million and US$5 billion. Today, the REFCO organization is the world's largest non-bank related futures broker with a presence in key cities like London. Paris, Toronto and Asian offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Taipei.

In Asia, REFCO is a market leader in global futures clearing and execution and gives 24 hour client access to global spot foreign exchange markets. REFCO also provides RefcoNet online direct trading access to 11 global futures exchanges, the only one-stop comprehensive coverage available in the region. REFCO Alternative Investments structures and distributes hedge funds, fund of funds and guaranteed investment products for institutions and direct investors in Asia.

Equip yourself to make informed investments in mutual funds

Global Fund Analysis Ltd (GFA) is regulated by the UK's Financial Services Authority to provide objective and independent investment advice and information on offshore funds including hedge funds.

Our advisory research service enables you to identify and analyse the top performing traditional and hedge funds. This service is the starting point for our consultancy services, which embrace manager due diligence, portfolio construction, and investment monitoring.

Working with some of the world's leading investing institutions GFA specialises in customised funds of funds, capital guaranteed funds of funds and private labelled share classes of the multi-manager structures offered by Fortune Asset Management (founded in 1996). Unlike any other advisory group, GFA's qualified team provides written research reports on every constituent fund within its investment programs. With greater institutional requirement for transparency and due diligence this make GFA the first stop for offshore fund and hedge fund investing.

GFA ratings are the hallmark of "Excellence in Asset Management". Every fund that is attributed a rating is endorsed by GFA's analysts. Those attaining five stars are the most strongly recommended. Find out more about GFA ratings and our research methodology.

Global Financial Services

Bank of Bermuda provides corporations and private clients around the world with a comprehensive range of banking, trust, fund administration, global custody and asset management services.

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Fortune Asset Management is a London-based asset management company, regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Founded in 1996, the company is focused on the alternative asset area, and manages a number of multi-manager funds. Fortune also acts as sponsor for a select number of early-stage hedge funds.
All our funds are co-advised by our affiliate research company, Global Fund Analysis Ltd and the legendary hedge fund investor Jack Schwager, Wall Street veteran and author of the Markets Wizards books.

Fortune also acts as sole sponsor for a select number of early-stage hedge funds. Most recently our clients have included Lazard European Opportunities and SVM Highlander which both rank amongst the best performing European hedge funds.

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Eurekahedge Advisors aim to provide clear, comprehensive and current information on the Asian hedge fund industry. For both investors and start up hedge funds Eurekahedge represents an effective cost conscious answer to all your information needs. The Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Directory, The Eurekahedge Index, The Eurekahedge Monthly and the new Eurekahedge Global Fund of Fund directory offer the subscriber a one-stop-shop for answers on the most pressing questions in the market. Eurekahedge is gearing up to offer a comprehensive array of Fund of Fund products to the Asian investor. Our team of specialists have spread out around the globe to bring you only the best from this growing market.

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Research, Communications and Consulting Services for the Public and Private Sectors

KWR International, Inc. (KWR) is a consulting firm specializing in the delivery of research, communications and advisory services with a particular emphasis on public/investor relations, business and technology development, public affairs, cross border transactions and market entry programs. This includes engagements for a wide range of national and local government agencies, trade and industry associations, start-ups, turnarounds, venture/technology-oriented companies and multinational corporations; as well as financial institutions, investment managers, financial intermediaries and legal, accounting and other professional service firms.

KWR maintains a flexible structure utilizing core staff and a wide network of consultants to design and implement integrated solutions that deliver real and sustainable value throughout all stages of a program/project cycle. We draw upon analytical skills and established professional relationships to manage and evaluate programs all over the world. These range from small, targeted projects within a single geographical area to large, long-term initiatives that require on-going global support.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Platinum $25,000 includes 12 full conference passes, prominent signage, use of logo in all material, link to web site from our web site, sponsorship of lunch at UNCC and exhibit booth.

Gold $15,000 includes 8 full conference passes prominent signage, use of logo in all material, link to web site from our web site and exhibit booth.

Silver $7,500 includes 4 full conferences passes, prominent signage, use of logo in all material, link to web site from our web site and distribution of brochures, etc. at common conference table. Silver sponsors may purchase exhibition booth at half price, or $9,500 for sponsorship and booth.

The signage includes all conference events including Golf, River Cruise and Gala Dinner as well as banners inside and outside the UNCC. We would also encourage sponsors to make presentations as appropriate.

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