The primary objectives of the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU are to
1. conduct and disseminate high quality academic Hedge Fund research,
2. educate finance practitioners and the investor public on Hedge Funds, and
3. raise the profile of the Hedge Funds Industry in Asia and Singapore .
Funding for the Center has been generously provided by BNP Paribas under the guidance of the advisory board chaired by Patrick Fauchier of Fauchier Partners LLP.
The Centre will collaborate closely with researchers from its sister centre at the HEC Paris, the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at HEC.
BNP Paribas ( www.bnpparibas.com ) is the Eurozone's leading bank in terms of deposits, and one of the 10 most important banks in the world in terms of net banking income, equity capital and market value. Furthermore, it is one of the 6 strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor's. With a presence in 85 countries and more than 205,000 employees, 165,200 of which in Europe , BNP Paribas is a global-scale European leader in financial services. It holds key positions in its three activities: Retail banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. The Group benefits from its four domestic markets: Belgium , France , Italy and Luxembourg . BNP Paribas also has a significant presence in the United States and strong positions in Asia and the emerging markets.
Incorporated on 12 January 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) aims to groom outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world. The University is known to be a pioneer for its interactive pedagogy of seminar-style teaching in small class sizes which remains its unique hallmark. Today, SMU is home to more than 6,000 students and comprises six schools: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Accountancy , School of Economics , School of Social Sciences , School of Information Systems and School of Law . SMU offers bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degree programmes in business and management-related areas, ranging from Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Wealth Management, Law, Information Systems and Social Science. It also has a dedicated Office of Research, a number of institutes and centres of excellence, and provides public and customised programmes for working professionals through Executive Education. Collaborations with leading institutions, including The Wharton School, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago , allow SMU to draw on academic and research strengths across all major disciplines. The SMU campus is a state-of-the art facility located right in the heart of Singapore's civic and business district. www.smu.edu.sg
Fauchier Partners is one of Europe's leading managers of funds of hedge funds. Established in 1994, we have a long track record of achieving strong, stable returns. Fauchier Partners currently manages and advises in excess of
US$ 6.1 billion
with approximately 60 professionals based in London, New York and Guernsey.
Fauchier Partners, whilst independently managed, enjoys a strategic relationship with BNP Paribas Asset Management.
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