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			Investable Hedge Fund Indices AUDIO RECORDING There has been an explosion in the number of hedge fund indices in recent months. The panel takes an in-depth look at what they are, exactly the difference between them, how they compare to fund of funds or individual funds, costs associated with them, tax advantages / disadvantages, among other issues.

			Private Equity / Venture Capital – Transparency & Partnering Terms AUDIO RECORDING Terms, secondary offerings, fraud and farm teams are among the topics discussed.

			The Limitations of Liquidity BY DR. HAROLD B. EHRLICH IPI Fall Forum, October 4, 2000

			The Graying of the Global Population: Facts, Figures and Implications AUDIO RECORDING Stephen Utkus presents the facts and figures of the global aging phenomenon and sketches out potential changes in such areas as immigration, taxes, health care, and the long-term outlook for equities.

			Keynote Speaker: James Chanos AUDIO RECORDING Jim Chanos talked about short selling at the inaugural IPI Forum in 1992. In this encore you will hear what he's learned since and what he now views as most relevant to private investors' understanding or misunderstanding of shorting.

			Three Years into a Bear Market SURVEY RESULTS Questions include: Do you have a written investment policy? Are you invested in hedge funds? What issues concern you the most about hedge funds?

			Hedge Funds: Balancing Risk and Opportunity in a Changing Industry ADVISOR UPDATE ARTICLE by JPMORGAN PRIVATE BANK An introduction to hedge funds including descriptions of different styles and a warning about "fat tails."

			Fund of Fund Fees MEMBER CHANNELS DISCUSSION A discussion of fund of fund fees including how to determine if a fee is too high.

			Illiquidity: Surprise at the Exit – Withdrawals from Hedge Funds FORUM SESSION RECAP Inspired by the Listserv dialogue, this session allowed veteran members to compare notes on the ‘illiquid’ investments that are not distributed at the time of L.P. withdrawal. Implications for remaining L.P.s were also be covered.