Prospects of Real Estate and Alternative Investments for 2014 and Beyond

Hofstra University Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

Prospects of Real Estate and Alternative Investments for 2014 and Beyond presented by Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Center for International Financial Services and Markets and The Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus Conference Directors: Ehsan Nikbakht and Andrew Spieler, Department of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

Purpose: The purpose of this half-day seminar is to examine the trends and issues of investing in real estate and alternative investments in 2014 and beyond. Uncertainty, market volatility and business approaches are examined.

8 a.m.

Registration and Buffet Breakfast

8:30-9:50 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Executive Dean Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, Hofstra University

Introduction of Keynote Address Patrick Socci, Dean Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

Keynote Address Randy Anderson, Griffin Capital’s Chief Economist, Editor of the Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, and former Eminent Scholar/Chair at the University of Central Florida

9:50-11:10 a.m. Real Estate: Investments, REITs, Managing Risk & Taxes Stewart Zimmerman, Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, MFA Mortgage Investments, Inc. Noah Fried, Associate Equity Analyst, Atlantis Investment Roya Nouvini, Asset Manager, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. James Burns, Real Estate Tax Grievance Consultant, Aventine Properties Vicky Lantushenko, PhD in Finance Candidate, Researcher in REITs, Drexel University Moderators Robert Campbell, Professor of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University and Andrew Spieler, Professor of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

11:10 a.m.12:40 p.m.

Alternative Investments: Innovations and Issues Joe Labella, Chapter Executive, NY Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst (CAIA); Senior Manager, Diefendorf Capital, NY Aye Soe, Director, Global Research and Design, S&P Dow Jones Indices; Adjunct Instructor of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University Thomas Gray, Senior Regulatory Advisor (VP), Regulatory Policy and Advisory Team, Deutsche Bank AG Christian Cooper, Former Senior Fixed Income Trader, Jefferies & Co.; most recently consulting with Harvard School of Business; Truman National Security Fellow and Member, Council on Foreign Relations Gary Kalbaugh, Director and Assistant General Counsel, ING Financial Markets; Special Professor of Law, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University Moderators Ehsan Nikbakht, Professor of Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University and Brian Walls, Vice President, Deutsche Bank AG Introduction George J. Papaioannou, C.V. Starr Distinguished Professor of Finance and Vice Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University

12:50-2 p.m.

Keynote Address

2-2:15 p.m.

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Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business Center for International Financial Services and Markets and

The Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

Prospects of Real Estate and Alternative Investments for 2014 and Beyond Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall North Campus

4Patrick Socci, Dean Frank G. Zarb School of Business 4Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Executive Dean Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

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Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

Prospects of Real Estate and Alternative Investments for 2014 and Beyond

CONFERENCE LOCATION: Hofstra University Club

David S. Mack Hall, North Campus HOFSTRA NORTH SHORE-LIJ SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 presented by Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business Center for International Financial Services and Markets and The Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University

Admission is free; registration is required.

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From Eastern Long Island: Take Northern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A) or Southern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N).

Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right at traffic light before second pedestrian bridge onto North Campus. The Hofstra University Club is on your right; at the first stop sign, turn right and park.

From New York City: Take the Long Island Expressway East to exit 38, Northern State Parkway, to Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit AU BON PAIN 31A) or take Southern State Parkway East to Meadowbrook Parkway North (exit 22N).

Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4 (Hempstead Turnpike). Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right at traffic light before second pedestrian bridge onto North Campus. The Hofstra University Club is on your right; at the first stop sign, turn right and park.

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