Nathan Boylan, Head of IT, LORD ABBETT & Co. Jean Hill, Chief Technology Offi cer, FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES

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1 FREE attendance for qualified delegates from buy-side firms October 3, New York Marriott Marquis Hotel The Buy-Side Technology North American Summit brings together business and technology professionals from leading buy-side firms across North America, to explore the most effective trading strategies and technological advances to increase profits and efficiency. Speakers include: Scott Condron, Chief Technology Offi cer, BLACKROCK Nathan Boylan, Head of IT, LORD ABBETT & Co. Michael Radziemski, Chief Information Offi cer, LORD ABBETT & Co. Jean Hill, Chief Technology Offi cer, FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES Joseph Lodato, Chief Operating Offi cer, ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN Yvonne Pytlik, Chief Compliance Offi cer, DREMAN VALUE MANAGEMENT Will Mechem, Managing Director, PAN ALPHA TRADING Klay Stack, MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT Lead sponsor Panel sponsors Co-sponsor

2 October 3, New York Welcome Dear Colleague, We are delighted to invite you to the second annual Buy-Side Technology North American Summit on October 3. This year s event is not to be missed: The buy-side community is affected by sweeping changes in regulation which calls for greater transparency and compliance. At the same time, issues of capacity, hosting, cost management, and broker performance are key challenges for all buy-side fi rms. The 2012 agenda aims to meet these challenges and provides a timely and vital platform for industry professionals such as yourself. Who should attend Buy-Side Technology North American Summit 2012? Founders and Partners C-level Executives: Chief Investment Officers/Chief Operating Officers/ Chief Technology Officers/Chief Information Officer/ Global, Regional, Country Heads: Directors and Senior Management with responsibility for: Trading (equity/fixed income/fx) IT Operations Risk management Portfolio management Investment management Performance measurement Performance attribution Investment risk Data management Vendor management The Buy-Side Technology North American Summit comprises two separate streams, which afford greater opportunities to drill down into specifi c issues. Stream one will focus on trading strategies, transaction-cost analysis, sourcing liquidity, and making effi cient investment decisions. Stream two will focus on data management, IT management and cloud computing. The agenda also features a case study on the impact of technological innovation on latency and other metrics important to high-frequency trading strategies; and a series of panel discussions on Big Data analytics, data quality management, compliance, IT outsourcing, and algorithmic trading strategies. With a diverse range of executive speakers from global buy-side fi rms and local representatives, this is the place to be for every buy-side professional in New York. We look forward to welcoming you on October 3. With kind regards Victor Anderson EDITOR IN CHIEF WATERSTECHNOLOGY What s in it for you? Gain competitive advantage in the coming year by acting on practical guidance provided in the exclusive buy-side C-level roundtable discussion which includes participants from BLACK ROCK, LORD ABBETT & CO. and ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN. Outline the pros and cons of the hybrid cloud and ensure due diligence and security in the cloud. Network with your peers and exchange knowledge with industry experts. Understand how effective transaction-cost analysis (TCA) can maximize the profitability of your trading desk. Assess the current options and trends in outsourcing IT infrastructure.

3 October 3, New York Morning Program Registration and breakfast Welcome address: Anthony Malakian, US Editor, WATERSTECHNOLOGY **MORNING KEYNOTE ADDRESS**: Speaker to be confirmed C-Level Roundtable: 2013 and beyond: Positioning IT strategy to meet the business demands of buy-side firms Aligning IT with business strategy: how can technology be a business enabler rather than a cost center? Making effective investment decisions: evaluating products, establishing benchmarks, and reducing time to market Measuring the overall cost implications of OTC clearing for buy-side fi rms The evolving buy-side portfolio manager: staying competitive and adapting to the mobile technology Life on the buy-side: is social networking useful for business success? What s on the horizon for 2013? Michael Radziemski, Partner & Chief Information Officer, LORD ABBETT & Co Scott Condron, Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer, BLACKROCK Joseph Lodato, Chief Operating Officer, ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN Mary Kotch, Chief Technology Officer, AIG CHARTIS AMERICAS Regulatory Update: Planning and preparing for regulatory changes: What should the buy-side expect? Morning break STREAM ONE: THE BUY-SIDE TRADING DESK OF TOMORROW: OPTIMIZING TRADE EXECUTION Chairperson s opening remarks: Chairperson s opening remarks: STREAM TWO: MANAGING IT AND MAXIMIZING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Industry Presentation Speaker to be confirmed Panel discussion: Reviewing the performance of your broker and identifying the best methodology for transaction-cost analysis How to select the best partner and fi nd the right broker according to your needs Negotiating better terms of execution with your broker Defi ning a methodology for effective transaction-cost analysis (TCA): how to ensure that you get the best value for money The next generation of TCA: introducing TCA to Futures and FX markets Garrett Nenner, Managing Director, MOMENTUM TRADING PARTNERS Dmitry Rakhlin, SVP, Global Head of Quantitative Trading, ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN Tom Whelan, Head of Product Sales, INSTINET Industry Presentation: Buy-side firms solvency at risk The impact of legacy systems on managing a fi rm s solvency What constitutes best-in-class technology to manage solvency? How to build a business case to rationalize investment vs. reward of replacing failing systems David Kubersky, Managing Director, SIMCORP NORTH AMERICA Jenny Ravenscroft, Chief Business Consultant, SIMCORP NORTH AMERICA Panel discussion: Solving current data management challenges: Strategies and solutions to keep you ahead Developing an holistic view of data across the enterprise: integration, quality and automation Mitigating and managing enterprise risk: the impact of Dodd-Frank on the buy-side community Why should you develop a fi rm-wide view of data management? Building an effective data governance strategy to improve data management processes Yvonne I. Pytlik, Chief Compliance Officer, DREMAN VALUE MANAGEMENT Rashmi Gupta, Data & Info Project Manager, METLIFE Larry Shiller, Data Team Lead, BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES

4 Afternoon Program Panel discussion: Sourcing liquidity and making the right investment decisions Developing an alpha strategy to unlock liquidity from your trading desk Making the best investment decisions in an increasingly complex quantitative world Assessing crossing liquidity on a single platform to reduce trading costs The impact of the rising dark pools on the buy-side: managing liquidity as electronic trading matures Will Mechem, Managing Director, PAN ALPHA TRADING Ugur Arslan, Founder, AIEN CAPITAL Panel discussion: Ensuring due diligence and best practices for security, compliance and governance in the cloud Secure in the cloud: protecting your data and intellectual property with robust policies and contracts Developing disaster recovery plans to guarantee business continuity in the case of an emergency Staying compliant: knowing where your data is stored and what law governs it Hybrid cloud: what are the benefi ts of combining private and public cloud? Identifying the most important benchmarks: meeting regulatory requirements, negotiating better service level agreements (SLA) and ensuring interoperability Lunch Arsalan Shahid, Program Director, FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORUM Nathan Boylan, Head of IT, LORD ABBETT & Co Bill Donnelly, Chief Technology Officer, DREMAN VALUE MANAGEMENT Case study: The impact of technological innovation on latency and other metrics important to HFT strategies Peter Lankford, Founder & Director, SECURITIES TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS CENTER Big Data analytics: Uncovering trends to manage risks and maximize returns Finding the needle in the haystack: isolating data sets and analyzing the right data Smart analytics: how do you extract value from knowledge? Harnessing data visualization techniques to present information in new ways Data volume is continually growing: what is the next frontier? Breaking down internal silos to improve enterprise communication and data quality Sentiment analysis is here to stay: predicting market movements and identifying trading opportunities Dr. Elliot Noma, Managing Director, GARRETT ASSET MANAGEMENT Dennis Gonzalez, Hedge Funds Technology, DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT Plenary panel: The future of buy-side IT outsourcing What are the current outsourcing trends and will these continue in 2013? Outsourcing options: what should be kept in-house and what should be outsourced? Weighing up the hidden costs and security concerns Developing effective lines of communication with outsourcing partners Establishing a safety net: Building an exit strategy Jean Hill, Chief Technology Officer, FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES Klay Stack, Chief Technology Officer, MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT Afternoon break **Champagne Break-out Roundtables** Champagne Round Table 1 Implementation of Dodd-Frank- OTC Regulations David Kubersky, Managing Director, SIMCORP NORTH AMERICA Champagne Round Table 2 Champagne Round Table 3 Champagne Round Table 4 Champagne Round Table 5 Champagne Round Table Closing remarks Drinks reception Transaction Cost Analysis Risk IT Outsourcing IT Managing Liquidity Big Data Analytics

5 October 3, New York Lead sponsor Since 1971, SimCorp has provided investment and portfolio management software and services to the world s leading fi nancial fi rms. SimCorp s world-class software provides global fi nancial organisations with the tools they need to mitigate risk, reduce cost and enable growth. SimCorp is a global company, covering Europe, North America and Asia Pacifi c. Listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen, SimCorp is dedicated to supporting the global investment management industry. simcorp.com/product Panel sponsors Fidessa s buy-side solutions cover every stage of the investment process, and every instrument traded. Our buy-side solutions include award-winning compliance with pre-and post-trade capabilities, portfolio management to handle diversifi ed portfolios and innovative investment techniques - often supported by the increased use of derivatives and other complex instruments and order and execution management tools that keep pace with an ever-changing landscape of new liquidity venues. fidessa.com A Nomura Group company, Instinet is an electronic trading pioneer, having established the world s fi rst major electronic trading venue in 1969, one of the fi rst recognized U.S. ECNs in 1997 and, more recently, the Chi-X companies. Through its subsidiaries, Instinet today acts as a global agency-only broker, helping institutions lower their overall trading costs and improve investment performance through an advanced suite of electronic trading tools, sales and portfolio trading, commission management services and access to independent research. instinet.com Co-sponsor DST Global Solutions is a leading provider of software and services, and its Investment Management Solutions (IMS) business offers asset servicing, data management and analytics, and distribution solutions to investment management institutions. Anova, its industry-leading middle offi ce platform, provides enhanced accessibility to critical information by consolidating and aggregating core fi nancial data and analytics. dstglobalsolutions.com/ims Sponsorship Information If you would like to come on board as a sponsor for the Buy-Side Technology North American Summit 2012, please contact: Bene Archbold T: E: bene.archbold@incisivemedia.com FREE attendance for qualified delegates from buy-side firms Registration Vendor rate (software/service providers, consultancies and exchanges) $1499 Early-bird vendor rate (Expires August 8) $1249 Sell-side rate (investment banks) $499 Early-bird sell-side rate (Expires August 8) $349 Qualified buy-side firms* Complimentary* Qualifi ed buy-side fi rms include hedge funds, pension funds, asset management fi rms and insurance fi rms

6 FREE attendance for qualified delegates from buy-side firms October 3, New York REGISTRATION Vendor rate (software/service providers, consultancies and exchanges) $1499 Early-bird vendor rate (Expires August 8) $1249 Sell-side rate (investment banks) $499 Early-bird sell-side rate (Expires August 8) $349 Qualified financial end-users* complimentary Qualified buy-side firms include hedge funds, pension funds, asset management firms, and insurance firms HOW TO BOOK Online: Visit events. Please contact Phone: If you would like to book by phone, please call us on +44 (0) (UK) / +1 (646) (US) VENUE New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway New York NY, TERMS & CONDITIONS Warning: Buy-side Technology North American Summit is a registered trademark, and the titles, contents and style of this brochure are the copyright of Incisive Media. We will act on any infringement of our rights anywhere in the world. Incisive Media. Cancellation: A refund (less 10% administration fee) will be made if notice of cancellation is received in writing three weeks before the event. We regret that no refunds can be given after this period. A substitute delegate is always welcome at no extra charge. Disclaimer: The programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances, and Incisive Media reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers. Incisive Media accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to property belonging to, nor for any personal injury incurred by, attendees at our conferences, whether within the conference venue or otherwise.