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Portfolio Valuation

The increased focus on independence and governance along with regulatory changes are forcing a wide range of alternative asset investors and managers, including private equity firms, hedge funds, business development companies, limited partners, corporations and pension and endowment funds to seek objective valuation advice. Independent reviews of fair value policies, procedures and results provide comfort to investors, fund administrators and accounting managers as well as auditors regarding the entity's valuation assessment.

Duff & Phelps specializes in assisting clients with the valuation of alternative investments, specifically securities and positions for which there are no "active market" quotations. The firm also advises on valuation policy best practices.

Portfolio Valuation services include:

Alternative assets valuation in accordance with SFAS 157: Fair Value Measurements and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
Advice on emerging Fair Value issues initiated by FASB, IASB and governmental bodies
Portfolio valuation best practices consulting for alternative asset investors and managers, private equity firms, hedge funds, business development companies, limited partners, corporations and pension and endowment funds, including practical guidance regarding industry standards such as the Private Equity Industry Group Guidelines (PEIGG) and International Private Equity Valuation (IPEV) guidelines
Operational Risk Due Diligence

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Expertise

Webcast Replay: SEC Scrutinizing Private Equity: What Asset Managers Should Do Now
This webcast explores the SEC’s increased scrutiny of private equity, requiring asset managers to assess their valuation and reporting practices.

Webcast Replay: Enhancing Transparency through Created Value Attribution

This webcast introduces Duff & Phelps’ analytical framework which extends beyond the basic value creation drivers to enhance transparency and allow for identification and support of a General Partner’s operational value-add.

Highlights from the 2011 5th Annual Alternative Investments Conference
The Duff & Phelps 5th Annual Alternative Investments Conference was held on November 10, 2011 at the New York Stock Exchange. The conference provided a provocative and challenging view on how the alternative asset space will evolve in the future.

“Fair Value, Who Cares? and Why They Should!” – David Larsen and Steve Nebb published in Venture Capital Review
Managing Director David Larsen and Director Steve Nebb discuss how fair value measurement has been a topic of concern in the venture capital industry for almost a decade.

“Assessing New Hedge Funds” – Alan Swersky published in Private Wealth Magazine
Alan Swersky discusses how family offices shouldn’t shy away from emerging hedge fund managers, many of whom outperform their more experienced brethren.

“Trust, But Verify - Investors, Managers Press for Fair Value Transparency” – Chris Franzek published in Alchemy

Duff & Phelps Chris Franzek published in Alchemy.

Webcast Replay: Proposed Fair Value Changes Will Impact GPs and LPs Investing in Alternative Assets

Discussion of proposed Fair Value rules impacting alternative asset investments for GPs and LPs using either US GAAP or IFRS. As thought leaders on valuation issues, Duff & Phelps is pleased to provide an exclusive forum to discuss the latest Fair Value developments in the market place.

Highlights from the 2010 European Alternative Investments Valuation Conference

Duff & Phelps European Alternative Investments Valuation Conference gathered industry thought leaders at the Mandarin Oriental in London to discuss the key issues impacting the alternative investment industry.

Webcast Replay: AICPA Issues Interpretative Guidance on Using NAV to Value Interests

This webcast, hosted by Duff & Phelps, will help both General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) further understand the requirements of ASU 2009-12 through a discussion of the new AICPA Technical Guidance.

Webcast Replay: New Fair Value Rules for GPs and LPs Investing in Alternative Assets

Discussion on new Fair Value rules impacting alternative assets. As thought leaders on valuation issues, Duff & Phelps is pleased to provide an exclusive forum to discuss the latest fair value developments in the market place.

FAS 157: Fair Value Measurement

Today's financial markets are having a profound impact on businesses around the world. At Duff & Phelps, we provide timely and effective advice to help clients solve their most complex financial reporting and valuation challenges. Our professionals also advise market experts on important issues, such as FAS 157, helping to shape the regulations that will affet the world market for years to come.

Hedgeweek - Another Perspective on the Impact of SFAS 157

What are the implications of the new fair value standard? How different is the new definition of fair value from historical definitions? How will it impact the valuation of the portfolio? What are you doing or have you done to get ready? Are you compliant?

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Jun 11 2012 Financial Research Associates' Valuation of Hard-to-Value Securities and Portfolios Conference
Jun 13 2012 PEI Investor Relations & Communications Forum
Sep 20 2012 Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst Conference

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