The BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU

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 and Singapore Management University under the guidance of the advisory board chaired by Christopher Fawcett of Fauchier Partners LLP.

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas ( www.bnpparibas.com ) has a presence in 80 countries with nearly 200,000 employees, including more than 150,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across Mediterranean basin countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia.

BNP Paribas Singapore is the regional hub for South East Asia and has been present in Singapore since 1968. Combining global expertise and local know-how, BNP Paribas Singapore boasts leading positions in Corporate and Investment Banking (capital markets, advisory and financing businesses), Wealth Management, Asset Management and Securities Services.

About Singapore Management University

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

About Fauchier Partners

Fauchier Partners is one of Europe’s leading managers of funds of hedge funds. Established in 1994, they have a long track record of achieving strong, stable returns. Fauchier Partners currently manages and advises approximately US$ 7.1 billion with circa 65 professionals based in London, New York, Paris and Guernsey.

Fauchier Partners, whilst independently managed, enjoys a strategic relationship with BNP Paribas Investment Partners.