Hedge Fund and Private Equity Forum in NYC: Emerging Threats and Trends Facing Fund Managers

New York, NY, September 16, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​The New York financial public relations firm, Macias PR, is organizing a hedge fund and private equity forum that will bring together some of the industry’s leading experts to discuss emerging trends in the alternative asset space.

Industry leaders with expertise in cyber security, compliance, marketing and executive compensation will discuss thought-provoking trends that are already reshaping the industry.

"The purpose of this forum is to meet new people within the industry and to gain new insight on where our industry is headed. These panelists all have a micro and macro view on the financial industry and where it's headed based on the clients they work with on a daily basis."

Mark Macias, Owner of Macias PR

“Most fund managers don’t realize there is a black market for critical hedge fund data and it is being traded and sold underground,” said Mark Macias – CEO of Macias PR. “One of our panelists – a cyber security expert who has consulted the Department of Defense, Pentagon and wealth management firms – will talk about this black market and what he is seeing in this underground world.”

Panelists will also discuss potential technology disruptions and legislation that will change the game for fund managers, from marketing to reporting. And for funds that need to retain or recruit top talent, an executive recruiter with more than 25 years of experience working with the biggest names in alternative assets will discuss best practices for attracting and retaining top tier pros.

Panelists on the Hedge Fund and Private Equity Forum

Michael Minces is the founding partner of Blue River – one of the country’s largest compliance firms. He brings an in-depth expertise with all fund structure types, including domestic and off-shore hedge funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, structured product vehicles and registered investment companies.

Trevor Goering is president and co-founder of Gotham Security – a cyber security company that works with hedge funds, private equity and wealth management firms in all IT security matters. Trevor has consulted the Pentagon, Fortune 500 and wealth management firms on their cyber security weaknesses.

Peter Tannenbaum is the founder of Ramax Search Inc, a recruiting firm specializing in the placement of high caliber business leaders and professionals. His expertise encompasses hedge funds, private equity firms, RIAs, Investment Partnerships, broker deals and all segments within the banking community.

The panel will be moderated by Mark Macias – a former financial journalist and owner of Macias PR, which has run media, branding and crisis campaigns for hedge funds and private equity groups, lending organizations and financial service sector providers.

“The purpose of this forum is to meet leaders within the industry and to gain new insight on where our industry is headed,” said Macias. “All these panelists have a micro and macro view on the financial industry and where it’s headed based on the clients they work with on a daily basis.”

The forum, What’s on the Horizon for Alternative Assets, is being held in lower Manhattan on Thursday, September 24th.

The forum is limited in space, and attendees must RSVP in advance to get inside the building. Attendees can RSVP, and learn more about the forum and panelists at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-trends-with-hedge-funds-and-private-equity-tickets-18205550291

The free event is nearly sold out, but portions of this panel will likely be rebroadcast with hedge fund and private equity trade publications for later viewing.