GAIM Cayman 2008 Sponsors

Deloitte - http://www.deloitte.com/ky

Deloitte in the Cayman Islands is a premier offshore hedge fund practice. We offer extensive expertise covering the full spectrum of hedge fund activities, and bring a wide range of combined capabilities to bear on every engagement. Our team is comprised of industry professionals – many of whom have obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. All have a wealth of hands-on hedge fund experience. Another part of the Deloitte difference is that we are the only professional services firm in the Cayman Islands to have a specialized hedge fund taxation practice. In addition to our fund expertise, we have strong relationships with all the key service providers in the Cayman Islands, including fund administrators, law firms and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. For more information, please visit our web site at www.deloitte.com/ky

UBS - http://www.ubs.com/fundservices

Fund Services is a dedicated fund administrator, providing services for retail/institutional funds, alternative/hedge funds and other collective investment vehicles. With close to USD 560 billion under administration, we understand the importance of fund administration to our clients' business. Fund Services, in the Cayman Islands, Ireland and Canada, holds a leading position in the area of hedge fund administration, with close to USD 200 billion administered for our alternative clients. We offer a complete range of services including accounting, NAV computation, share holder services, banking and credit facilities. With specialist expertise in both single manager and fund of hedge fund administration, services can be provided for both onshore and offshore funds. Through our comprehensive range of services and products, leading edge technology platforms and single point of contact client service model, we work in partnership with our clients to offer the solutions they need.

Walkers - http://www.walkers.com.ky/

From offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jersey, London and Tokyo, the Walkers group provides legal and management services to the leading FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 global corporations and financial institutions, capital markets participants, investment fund managers and growth and middle market companies.

Bermuda Internatoinal Business Association (BIBA) - http://www.biba.org

The Bermuda International Business Association (BIBA) is a membership organization of leading firms serving and working in the international business community in one of the world's preeminent financial centers. It provides access to the world's leading fund administrators, legal and accounting firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, and investment banking and trust service providers.

Campbells - http://www.campbells.com.ky

Established over 30 years ago, Campbells is one of the leading law firms in the Cayman Islands.   The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services on all aspects of investment funds to the industry. Campbells is on the cutting edge of new developments, having hosted three very successful conferences in the last three years focusing on investment funds, which have received significant international focus and is a listing agent for the Cayman Islands stock exchange.  The investment funds group has many years of experience in advising on the establishment of investment funds, with several funds exceeding the US$1 billion mark. Campbells have longstanding relationships with global law firms and investment managers in Hong Kong, London, New York and other significant financial centers and are uniquely well placed to actively assist on all aspects of establishment, structuring and regulation of investment funds.

Ernst & Young - http://www.ey.com

Ernst & Young is a global leader in professional services. With over 100,000 professionals in more than 140 countries around the globe, we deliver assurance, tax, and business advisory services to domestic and multinational clients in a wide range of industries. Ernst & Young has one of the largest alternative investment practices of the Big Four, with our professionals providing integrated services to more than 1,000 financial institutions worldwide. Our wide-ranging and diverse client base encompasses all strategies – from long/short equity to complex global fixed income and derivatives.

Koger - http://www.kogerusa.com/

 KOGER, Inc., the leading developer of vertically integrated software solutions for fund administrators, advisors, and asset/hedge fund managers, offers powerful Transfer Agency Systems for automation of the back-office. Decades of expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and almost $1 trillion on our platforms prove Koger is committed to robust, scalable, and customizable solutions.

Lovells - http://www.lovells.com

Lovells is a major international law firm with more than 1600 lawyers operating from 26 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. A leading legal services provider to international hedge funds, Lovells offers significant capabilities in dispute resolution and strategies, insolvency and liquidation advice, and transactional services. With highly accomplished practitioners focused on hedge fund work in London, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong and the Middle East, Lovells leads the way in helping fund clients navigate global legal issues. Please contact partners Marc Gottridge and Chris Donoho in New York [+1 212 909 0600], Jeremy Cole in London [+44 (0)20 7296 2000], and Neil McDonald in Hong Kong [+852 2840 5002].

Moody's - http://www.moodys.com

Moody's Investors Service is among the world's most respected, widely utilized sources for credit ratings, research and risk analysis. The firm publishes market-leading credit opinions, deal research and commentary, serving more than 9,000 customer accounts at some 2,400 institutions around the globe.

Moody's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 100 sovereign nations, 11,000 company issuers, 25,000 public finance issuers, and 70,000 structured finance obligations.

Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO). The corporation had reported revenue of $1.7 billion in 2005. Additional information about the company is available at www.moodys.com.

Nixon Peabody LLP - http://www.nixonpeabody.com

Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the largest multi-practice law firms in the United States, with more than 700 attorneys collaborating across 25 major practice areas in 17 office locations. The firm is a national leader in advising clients in forming and participating in alternative investments, and in resolving disputes involving alternative investments. Nixon Peabody ranks among the most active law firms in the private equity sector and has a pre-eminent reputation in the field of tax credit and other direct alternative investments. The firm’s litigators have a wide range of experience handling litigation matters and other operating problems that are specific to alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and tax credit partnerships.

Nova Scotia, Canada - http://www.novascotiabusiness.com

Nova Scotia, Canada is a strategic centre for international hedge fund administration and financial services firms. The province's educated and loyal workforce; world-class telecommunications infrastructure; advantageous time zone; proximity to key markets; and collaborative business environment position Nova Scotia to meet the needs of financial services companies. KPMG's 2006 Competitive Alternatives Report once again ranked Canada and Nova Scotia as leading cost-competitive locations among the G7 nations. Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and its partners have expertise and incentive programs for companies looking to increase their competitiveness and grow their bottom line by relocating or expanding in the province.

PricewaterhouseCoopers - http://www.pwc.com

PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services for public and private clients.  More than 120,000 people in 144 countries connect their thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for clients and stakeholders.

Our global investment management industry group comprises a team of industry specialists who play an active role in growing and shaping the global investment management industry. To this end, we have a network of industry specialists in 68 countries that share business ideas and cross-border developments. We have dedicated substantial resources and professionals to serve the global alternative investment funds industry including hedge funds, private equity and real estate. This group has extensive experience and expertise in setting up investment management and securities operations, advising on tax structures and personal tax planning for principals, complex and structured financial instruments, regulator compliance programmes, and risk management and control processes, and providing assistance with acquisitions and disposals of management companies.

Contact details:   Anthony Artabane        Email:  anthony.artabane@us.pwc.com     Telephone:  (646) 471 7830

Noel Reilly   Email:  noel.t.reilly@ky.pwc.com   Telephone:  (345) 914 8600

SEI - http://www.seic.com/ims

SEI’s Investment Manager Services division is a leading independent provider of business operating solutions to investment management organizations worldwide. Our clients are investment managers with global offerings that span the investment management industry, including alternative investments, regulated investment vehicles, separately managed accounts and institutional accounts.

SEI offers comprehensive alternative investment administration, accounting, investor servicing, trustee, and custody services to key domiciles including the U.S., Ireland, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, BVI, Luxembourg, and the Bahamas. With over 110 alternative investment clients, over $100 billion in assets under administration, and servicing more than 650 funds as of September, 30, 2007, we have the expertise to support the specific needs of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, private equity funds and registered alternative investment products.

Sterling Valuation Group - http://www.sterlingvaluationgroup.com

Sterling Valuation Group, Inc. ("Sterling") recognizes that Hedge Fund managers are responding to regulatory changes affecting Hedge Funds, with the trend towards greater transparency, and to investor concerns over internal valuation practices and procedures. To assist Hedge Fund managers, Sterling provides independent valuations of a broad range of Hedge Fund strategies using sophisticated industry-standard pricing models. In addition to its internal resources, Sterling consults with a diverse team of professionals, including external academic advisors with specific product or industry expertise, to assist in valuing Hedge Fund investments. Sterling specializes in serving the Hedge Fund industry, and therefore is familiar with a broad range of Hedge Fund strategies. In addition, Sterling's valuation opinions are considered independent as Sterling does not have any interest in the underlying investment transactions or the parties to the investments.

Tannenbaum Helpern - http://www.thshlaw.com/

For over 25 years, Tannenbaum Helpern has provided legal services and expertise to hedge fund clients navigating the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), National Futures Association (NFA) and National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD). It has kept abreast of the recent proposals issued by the SEC. The Firm's Financial Services and Capital Markets Department has a long tradition of advising clients on US and non-US funds, funds of funds (registered under the 40 Act and those not), investment adviser issues, securities law matters, futures, swaps, derivatives regulation and assisting in structuring options and customized arrangements. Tannenbaum Helpern is also well versed in the rapidly evolving area of specialized capital formation, including structured finance and principal protected and fund linked products, as well as assisting managers with exit strategies and employment issues. The tax department of the Firm is up to date on US and non-US tax matters affecting the industry as well as estate planning issues facing managers and their principals. The Firm's attorneys apply their skills and expertise in these areas while taking the time to understand the client's needs, always mindful of collateral issues such as money laundering, blue sky, privacy, potential estate planning and tax issues.

The Bank of New York Mellon - http://www.bnymellon.com

The Bank of New York Mellon delivers a comprehensive set of solutions to help hedge fund managers control, manage, and grow their business. We support virtually all investment vehicles — regardless of structure, domicile or investment strategy. We offer U.S. and offshore fund administration, accounting and portfolio services, investor services, corporate secretarial services, fund creation, tax services, and compliance. Our technology platform features automated reconciliation, independent valuation, and robust fund and investor level reporting capabilities. Our services, technology, and expertise provide the operational solutions that allow managers to focus on investment strategy and fund performance.