Michael Sotirhos

Senior Managing Director
Blackstone

As the largest alternative investment firm in the world, Blackstone specialises in private equity, credit and hedge fund investment strategies, as well as financial advisory services. Michael drives the fundraising and business development group in New York. He is heavily involved in all facets of the fund raising business from business development, origination and marketing strategy to account coverage responsibility in the US, Canada and the Middle East.

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Day 2

Friday, March 9th, 2018

14:00 SPOTLIGHT ON INVESTOR RELATIONS: What does IR mean today and how is the investor relations role evolving?

Moving from sales and fundraising role to a relationship role: How has the market driven this shift?
How can the increase need for technical expertise changed and what has driven this?
What is the skill set needed by the IR professional today?
How can companies realign their organisation to develop a function as such and what are the long term benefits?

16:20 FUNDRAISING MASTERCLASS: How to successfully navigate the European fundraising landscape in light of the new regulatory landscape

Understanding what AIFMD means to you and your investment plan
How to accurately explain fees to your investors and how these compare to the returns gained
What does AIFMD require for reporting processes and formats?
Update on how carry interest is presented and how this impacts the cost of transaction structures?
How to best manage compliance costs and what has worked for other funds?
How have increased transparency requirements put strain on those operating in mid-cap funds and what are the opportunities?

(Recommended for new fund managers)