November 12:

Thank you all that attended the Asset Allocation Forum 2008. The forum was a great success and feed-back has been very positive. Some facts about the forum:

- 100 delegates visited the forum

- 34 end-investors and fund-of funds, 46 fund managers, 11 service providers, and 9 advisors/other

- 30 speakers and panelists contributed to a very engaging and productive program

We look forward following up with speakers, delegates and sponsors to facilitate continued discussions. Please contact us for any assistance.

Moreover, we are now putting together the next forum for 2009, please visit this site for more information soon.

Kind regards,

Catalyst Financial Partners

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The Asset Allocation Forum 2008 will gather key leaders from the entire spectrum of the alternative investment community in an asset allocation, global investment outlook and current sector opportunity event. The focus is to learn about the extremely challenging current issues facing institutional investors, and how these affect asset allocation decisions.

Moreover, based on FINalternatives readership feed-back, the Asset Allocation Forum 2008 is focusing especially on mid-market managers and current sector opportunities in emerging markets, credit/distressed debt, and energy/commodities. The forum provides an excellent platform to gain direct exposure to institutional investors and to network with industry participants.

Five reasons to attend the Asset Allocation Forum 2008:

•     • Meet with leading institutional investors and learn about asset allocation in   
•        these volatile times 
•     • Only the speaker faculty represents over $178 billion in alternative AUM
•     • Listen to successful managers how they add value in their sectors

    • Save your resources: everything packed into one day at very attractive prices

    • Central New York City venue providing an excellent networking environment