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Effective Hedge Fund Tax Practices The industry’s most comprehensive hedge fund tax conference May 17th- 18th, 2010 The Princeton Club of New York, New York City Are you confident that your tax plan is up-to-par in this complex and ever-changing environment? Can you afford for it not to be? Get relevant and practical information needed to build an advantageous tax plan by attending our Effective Hedge Fund Tax Practices Conference – the hedge fund industry’s most comprehensive tax program! We’ve put together an all-star line-up of renowned tax experts to help guide you through some of the most imperative and complicated tax issues that affect hedge funds in today’s complex market. We’ll cover in great depth the following topics: Current Trends in Structuring Funds for Optimum Efficiency A Practical Guide to K-1s UBTI & ECI – Common Problems with Different Results Current Tax Implications of Derivatives Complex Taxation of Hedge Fund of Funds Tax Considerations for Distressed Debt Transactions Estate Planning for Hedge Fund Managers and Hedge Fund Investors Maximizing Returns with Efficient Tax Practices in Today’s Environment Handling ERISA Issues FIN 48 Update – Considerations for Proper Implementation PLUS: A very special up-to-the-minute Tax & Regulatory Update – A comprehensive look at the latest changes affecting hedge funds   What’s truly unique about this program is that it’s part of our 3-day Private Investment Funds Tax Master Class.  On days 1 and 2, we’ve brought together our most prominent tax programs and combined them into tracks: Track 1 is the Effective Hedge Fund Tax Practices track. Track 2 focuses on private equity tax issues. See Track Topics Updates on legislation regarding proposed carried interest and management fee considerations Healthcare tax changes and their effect on private equity funds Economic substance legislation Updates on FIN48 implementation and fair value measurement State tax issues including nexus considerations and partnership-level tax penalties Unique tax concerns when investing in distressed debt including and “loan-to-own” transactions Recent developments pertaining to NOL limitations What proposed SEC Adviser’s Act registration requirements will mean for private equity funds and private equity investors An overall look at the private equity industry going forward Tax considerations when structuring compensation for fund managers Tax implications of specific exit strategies including secondary market sales and IPOs The ramifications of increased visibility and activity of Sovereign Wealth Funds Attendees can mix and match the sessions according to their preference! Then on the 3rd day, we direct our spotlight to the many complex foreign tax issues that affect both types of funds. See Topics The Absolute Latest on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) FBAR Compliance/Requirements Avoiding Tax Traps for Investments in PFICs and CFCs – including a complex case study of the two! Tax Consideration When Making Investments in Foreign Countries – This spotlight session breaks down key structuring considerations and operational best practices for specific regions that have been developing great interest! This master class is THE BIGGEST TAX EVENT OF THE YEAR and one that you simply can’t afford to miss! Register for just the Hedge Fund Tax Practices Conference or… Optimize your learning experience and save BIG by attending all three days!     See what attendees from our last Effective Hedge Fund Tax Practices have to say about the conference… “Very in-depth coverage of the most important issues, broad range of topics and very knowledgeable speakers” “Very good technical content… speakers were very good and engaging” “Informative!” “Very well organized!” “I’m glad I attended!” “Speakers focused on very topical issues” “Very good balance of topics” “The program was very informative and well structured… I had a great time!” “Great speakers and well chosen topics” “FRA’s Hedge Fund Tax program always provides me with new take-aways that have constantly been helpful!” Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor          Media Partners

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