For 2 days in Frankfurt, at the MARRIOTT HOTEL, institutional investors are invited to hold One2One or Group Presentations of 55-minutes including Q&A sessions, with their choice of Top Managers from more than 40 listed companies coming from EUROPE (Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, ...).
All meetings will be organized beforehand - register on : www.midcapevents.com
For this 3rd edition we are waiting for :
• 3 to 5 brokers representative of their market
• More than 40 listed companies
• More than 100 Institutional Investors
• More than 800 meetings organized
WORLD PRIVATE EQUITY CONGRESS 2010, 8-9 April 2010, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Tower, Hong Kong
Standard Board is pleased to announce the WORLD PRIVATE EQUITY CONGRESS to be held on 8 -9 April, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the “Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Tower”
Representatives from firms speaking at the conference include Barclays Capital - UK, AllEquity Funds - Russia, Cube Consultants – Korea, The Environmental Parliament – UK and many more
This event is covered by the global media which include Barclay Hedge, VC Experts, AltAssets, Eureka Hedge, Focus Point Press, Failaka Advisors, Preqin, Private Equity Insider, etc.
We are inviting papers from leading Global Experts on the subjects to be taken up at the congress. If you are interested in presenting papers please get in touch contact us at l.dias@standardboard.com
To register for the event mailto: m.shah@standardboard.com
Congress Website http://www.standardboard.com/wpec2010
Now in its 12th year, Euromoney's Annual Syndicated Loans Conference has been the most comprehensive and dynamic forum for the syndicated loan industry in Europe. As the market continues to recover from the financial crisis, the 2010 event is sure to be groundbreaking in the information that it will provide to loan professionals.
Syndicated lending today knows no bounds. It has proven itself to be one of the most dynamic of debt financing tools meeting the demands around the world in a multitude of borrowing spheres.
As always, this year's Syndicated Loans Conference will cover the most pressing issues in the market, including:
To register and view the full speaker list please go to Online www.euromoneyseminars.com/SL10
All mergermarket subscribers will receive a 10% discount
IBC Legal's annual conference for the EU competition law industry is the longest-running and best-attended competition law event in the UK.
It consistently sells-out because it addresses the crucial legal developments and challenges in the field of EU competition law and provides both in-house and practice-based lawyers, with a detailed policy update, outlining effective regulatory responses.
Highlights for 2010 include: Mergers – Cartels – Vertical Restraints – State Aid – Litigation and much more!
The full programme can be downloaded here:
http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-Conf/page.aspx?id=25273
10% discount for mergermarket readers, quote VIP Code: KW8080MML to benefit.
As Central and Eastern Europe emerges from global recession and green shoots start to appear, governments and regulators naturally start to move in, assess the damage and legislate to improve the image of the financial world. But what will the legal landscape in the financial world look like in such a diversion region in 2010? This forum will review the legal challenges facing finance and capital markets in 2010 and beyond.
To register, or for more information:
Visit www.iflr.com/ceeff2010
Email registrations@iflr.com
Call +44 (0) 20 7779 8999
Now in its 7th year, the European Capital Markets Forum 2010 will bring together the biggest investment banks, best lawyers and top regulators from across Europe for a comprehensive discussion of the biggest topics by the best practitioners in the industry. The Forum will give you the market consensus on structuring new IPOs, bonds from fallen angels, and even securitisations.
To register, or for more information:
Visit www.iflr.com/ecm2010
Email registrations@iflr.com
Call +44 (0) 20 7779 8999
The conference has been extensively researched with the market and is designed to give Private Equity professionals an in depth knowledge of exit strategies, both current and future, to enable you to deliver maximum returns to your investors.
Key topics include:
• Analysing Current Exit Strategies & Predicting Trends Through 2010
• LP Expectations and Managing your Relationship
• The Role of Exits on the Future of Fundraising
• How has a Lack of Leverage Impacted Exits – What are the Solutions?
• The Secondary Buyout Process
• Getting Value From Secondaries Direct
In the eye of the credit storm covered bonds held firm despite an unprecedented widening of spreads. Now, with markets stabilizing, the time is right to reappraise the prospects of this enduring asset class. This conference will bring together leading issuers, investors and intermediaries to discuss the fundamental issues that will shape the market in the future.
This conference will explore the market outlook in all the major covered bond markets including Pfanbriefe, Obligations Foncières, Cédulas Hipotecarias and the Nordic markets. It will also look at the prospects for frontier markets including Japan and Eastern Europe.
Exploring all the issues with IFR's customary incisiveness and vigour, this is a must-attend conference for anyone with a stake in future covered bond markets.
Rethinking Strategies in an Evolving Landscape
The FT Business of Film Summit, being held in partnership with Alnoor, a Qatari Media Company, explores the funding and commercial opportunities that exist within the global film industry in a post financial crisis world. Delegates will debate key industry trends and concerns, and will benefit from an unrivalled opportunity to network with leading financiers, investors, filmmakers and producers.
Summit Chairman:
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
Speakers include:
Ivan Dunleavy, Chief Executive, Pinewood Shepperton plc
Mark Gordon, Producer, The Mark Gordon Company
Greg Coote, Chairman and CEO, Dune Entertainment
Jeremy Thomas CBE, Producer and Founder, Recorded Picture Company and HanWay Films
Deborah Schindler, President, International Motion Picture Production, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ted Kim, EVP, CJ Entertainment America
Programme Advisor:
Premila Hoon OBE, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Entertainment Capital Advisors
For registration and general enquiries, please contact Michael Lundby:
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7873 3837 or Email: mike.lundby@ft.com
Energy and Infrastructure Projects in the Middle East Conference: Legal and Commercial Issues On 18 February 2010, international law firm King & Spalding is hosting a conference on major energy and infrastructure projects in the Middle East at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-day conference is suitable for those involved in energy, construction and engineering projects in the region.
For more information please visit
www.kslaw.com/globaltransactionsconference or email eventsandtraining@kslaw.com.
With dedicated conference days on bus, rail and transport technology, plus a two-day plenary covering urban transport strategy and policy, Urban Transport World Australia is the region's largest multimodal transport forum. Over 70 leading decision makers will be speaking, including 3 transport ministers from NSW, VIC and SA and over 30 bus, rail and road operators.
The 4th annual SEVC will feature 60 high growth presenting companies representing the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Join an expected audience of 700+ VCs, PE Investors, Ibankers, high growth executives and entrepreneurs for unparalleled networking among the region’s top technology and investment leaders. Scheduled speakers include such names as Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Google’s ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf and National Venture Capital Association president Mark Heesen.
Yet markets continue to languish in negative growth, Australia – the “lucky country” – seems to have successfully dodged the global recession. However investors and insolvency practitioners anticipate another wave of defaults in the SME market will soon follow the large corporate failures that headlined news last year. The road to recovery is still some way yet for Australia. Euromoney Seminars’ 2nd Annual Distressed Investing and Financial Restructuring Australia will return to Sydney in March 2010 to discuss the latest developments in the market.
Call +852 2842-6995 now for more information.
M&A activity is picking up as the financial crisis begins to ease, but the landscape for companies, private equity houses and financiers has changed – for good. IFLR’s Asia M&A Forum brings together leading counsel from corporates and banks with their top private practice peers to show you how to turn change to your advantage and get ahead of the competition.
Womens Private Equity Summit in Half Moon Bay, CA March 4&5, 2010
The 3rd annual Womens Private Equity Summit will be held March 4-5, 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA. The conference is designed to enhance networking, fundraising, and deal-making opportunities for senior-level women in private equity and venture capital. This popular, groundbreaking event brings together an influential and powerful inner circle to facilitate sharing of hard-to-get information; encourage women to widen their network and do business with each other; and increase their access to information.
Since the Summit's founding in 2008, more than 600 senior-level women from across the industry spectrum - limited partners, general partners, and advisors to the industry - have participated in this content-rich international conference. The Private Equity Summit is the “sister” conference of the just–launched Womens Alternative Investment Summit, which covers the broad range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure.
Visit the web site at http://www.WomensPrivateEquitySummit.com for continuous speaker updates.
Contact Beth Falk: 781-652-9610 or beth.falk@falkmarquesgroup.com
dealReporter and Bloomberg Tradebook partner to host: M&A Pipeline: An Outlook for 2010 & Beyond, taking place on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York City.
dealReporter is a division of the Financial Times Group and a leading publisher of proprietary intelligence and analysis on live and expected deals, special situations, and investment grade credit to hedge funds, proprietary equity and credit trading desks, security lending and institutional fund managers.
Please join us for the panel discussion and post-event cocktails.
Leading investors and advisors will cover current and forward-looking issues affecting M&A such as: financing deals, shareholder rights and activism, regulatory issues, hot sectors, and private equity’s comeback.
Approximately 150 to 200 hedge fund managers, investment bankers, lawyers, private equity practitioners, and investors are expected to attend. This is an interactive, educational, and content-driven event.
“Minex Central Asia 2010” Mining & Exploration Forum and Expo will be held on 16-18 March 2010 at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan. The forum is organised by a partnership of International and Kazakhstan companies (SRK Consulting, IMC Montan, National Mining Company of Kazakhstan “Tau-Ken Samruk”, Kazakh-British Chamber of Commerce, NBLgold, National Association The Association of Mining and Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises and Advantix Ltd) with the support of the Government of Kazakhstan and leading Kazakh and International companies including Samruk Holding, Kazatomprom, Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation, Kazahmys, Kazakhgold, Atomredmetzoloto (ARMZ), Polymetal and Rio Tinto.
To find out more about the forum or to register please visit: www.minexasia.com . Alternatively, please call / email Irina Yukhtina on + 44 (0) 207 520 9341/ ira.y@minexforum.com
The 4th annual World Mining Investment Congress has been the definitive industry leadership forum for miners, commodity end-users, financiers and investors.
* Secure finance from the major investment sources: Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Equities Investors, Specialist Resource Funds
* Get face-to-face time with investors, majors and Governments in one place at one time
* Get your project on the radar of global mining investors
Global Financial Services
The impact of regulation on competitiveness
Global financial services and regulation: friends or foes?
Policymakers and financial services industry leaders from the major economies will discuss the role, structure and regulation of the financial services industry, and which forums, mechanisms and institutions will be effective in restoring confidence in its activities.
Speakers include:
Chris Gibson-Smith
Chairman
London Stock Exchange
John Kay
Economist and Author
Poul Nyrup-Rasmussen MEP*
President
Pan-European Party of European Socialists (PES)
* in principle
Registration
http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/gfs/-/?campaign=mergermarket
+44 (0)20 7957 5753
estoffels@chathamhouse.org.uk
Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010, “Generating Alpha in Challenging Times”, will be the forum where hedge fund and investment managers, investors, prime brokers, lenders, lawyers, accountants, service providers and academics will obtain crucial insights for the industry not only to survive but also to excel in producing market-beating returns in 2010. Hedge fund performance, as tracked by the HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index, climbed 6.9% in 3Q, increasing year-to-date returns to 17.1% through September. However, generating market-beating returns in 2010, just going through the worst financial crisis, facing a weakening U.S. dollar, increasing regulatory and registration requirements, and now under the watchful eye of the SEC, will never be the same.
GoldenNetworking.com's Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 will feature panels covering the most insightful, relevant and timely topics that top executives of investment and hedge fund firms and institutional and individual investors cannot afford to ignore:
Generating Market-Beating Returns Under the Watchful Eye of the SEC
The Conundrum of Outperforming the Market Without a Strong Dollar
Is Gold Hitting $2,000 an Ounce or the Green Glass Ceiling Instead?
If Goldman Sachs Mints Money like a Hedge Fund, Then it Probably is One
Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010, “Has Deal-Making Hit Bottom Yet?” will examine the dynamic opportunities and potential pitfalls for strategic and financial sponsors exploring bank transactions in the current environment. GoldenNetworking.com’s Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010 is the forum where private equity executives, investment and hedge fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and professionals following the developments in the U.S. financial and banking systems will obtain crucial insights they can act upon immediately to take advantage of potential opportunities to acquire financial assets.
Banking M&A Leaders Forum 2010 will feature an unbeatable lineup of experienced executives, managers, bankers, experts and practitioners from prestigious organizations, led by DLA Piper's U.S. Banking team, covering:
The Current Banking M&A Landscape
The Government and the Proposed Revamp of Financial Regulation
Theory and Practice of Private Equity Firms Investing in Banks
Valuation, Structuring and Legal Considerations in Banking M&A
Asia’s premier conference for the mining investment industry will this year welcome over 40 exhibitors and 400 delegates making it the largest edition yet. The speaker line-up includes Robert Friedland, Ivanhoe Mines, Clive Palmer,
Platts is pleased to announce that this year the 25th Annual Global Power Markets conference will be held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on April 11-13, 2010. Now celebrating its silver anniversary, Platts Global Power Markets conference has been the gathering place for power industry leaders, consistently providing an unparalleled platform for exploring the issues crucial to the development of electric power markets worldwide. Every year more than 600 key industry executives come to learn from industry innovators, exchange ideas and network with their peers.
This year’s conference will focus on the issues affecting the Global Power industry as it continues to plan for a carbon mitigated world. The panel sessions and discussion roundtables at the conference will provide strategic insights from senior industry executives as they deal with the implications of a new carbon dynamic on strategy, development, and financing.
Confirmed speakers for this year’s conference include:
David Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, NRG
Jack A. Fusco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calpine
Michael G. Morris, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Electric Power Co., Inc.
Zin Smati, President and Chief Executive Officer, GDF SUEZ Energy North America
Joseph T. Kelliher, Executive Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs, FPL Group
For more information or to register please visit us at www.globalpowermarkets.com or call 781-430-2100.
All about Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) Funds.
Special focus : Absolute return and sustainable investments.
Where investors meet with best performing BRIC Fund Managers
Why attend the Jetfin BRIC 2010 Conference ?
Jetfin BRIC 2010 is a unique event gathering only BRIC fund managers with a record of delivering strong returns in challenging markets. International investors searching for real alpha can meet face to face with top BRIC managers offering these winning investment strategies.
Leading successful managers specialized in Emerging Markets present and explain their investment strategies.
Fund of Funds managers and investors share their views on current strategic and tactical allocations.
Qualified investors, portfolio managers and private bankers compare solutions and examine the issues facing the hedge fund industry, enabling them to take the right investment decisions in BRIC.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in the Jetfin BRIC 2010 conference.
ORGANISER URL: http://www.jetfin.com/english/index.php
CONTACT NAME: Sophie Lavaud
CONTACT TEL: +41 22 839 8080
CONTACT EMAIL: sophie.lavaud@jetfin.com
TradeTech is the leading industry forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major challenges facing the equity trading market, with a particular focus on the rapid development of trading technology and constantly evolving market structure.
With over 500 senior buy side professionals attending in April 2008 and over 1800 attendees, this was the world’s largest ever gathering across the entire equity trading landscape. No other conference brings together so many industry leaders in one place. TradeTech Europe 2010 will be addressing the big picture view of the state of the markets and how priorities are changing, as well as examining the latest updates on trading and technology in an increasingly fragmented market structure.
Innovation and strategy for funds and investors
• Your best investment in 2010 - Over 400 fund managers and investors from across the globe attended in 2009
• Connect with hedge fund allocators while saving time and money - Meet with global pensions, endowments, foundations, funds of funds and family offices
• Gain exclusive market intelligence - 30 Brazilian and international fund managers including Hedging-Griffo in 2009
Now in its third year, the Brasil Investment Summit is the executive forum for Brazil’s funds industry. It is a must-attend event where Brazilian and international fund managers discuss the future of their industry and build their businesses in four days of education and networking.
The Brasil Investment Summit is the region’s only global forum for the hedge fund industry, where executives present on investment strategy, fund structuring and economic outlook. It is a forum designed by and designed for the industry, where...
• 400+ fund executives explore new investments and opportunities
• A content-driven agenda, created by, and delivered by hedge funds and investors
• Where local and international funds and investors come to do business
Calculate today’s price at www.terrapinn.com/2010/bis
On 10 -11 June 2010, leading international investors, LP, GPs will be congregating with fellow private equity leaders from Russia, CIS and Central Eastern Europe to explore the opportunities of doing business together.
In Annual Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & CEE we are trying to offer a new information service to the private equity industry in Russia, CIS & CEE which would maximize "the take home" effect for every participant via enabling a free flow of information, ideas, and contacts among everyone involved. Within this event we step aside from the traditional seminar-style event, where the exchange of ideas is largely limited to coffee and meal breaks towards a fully discussion based networking platform. Rather than just joining and listening, everyone is invited to take an active part in round table discussions and interactive sessions, finding new business partners and opportunities. Meetings do not aim to gather the greatest number of participants, only the most senior.
For more information please contact: Konstantine Malinovski, Konstantine@gdforum.co.uk
Tel: + 44(0) 208 783 95 35
All about Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Water, Carbon Trading and Clean Tech funds.
Where Investors meet with the best fund managers investing in Green business
Why attend the Jetfin Green 2010 Conference?
With volatile oil prices and global warming, the environment is becoming an important focus for investors around the world. This event brings together investors and fund managers in this field to examine investment strategies and risks.
Jetfin Green 2010 is the ultimate meeting point for investors and managers in search of real returns in green investments.
Leading successful managers specialized in Green business present and explain their investment strategies.
Fund of funds managers and investors share their views on current strategic and tactical allocations.
Qualified investors, portfolio managers and private bankers compare solutions and examine the issues facing Green investment opportunities, enabling them to take the right decisions in Green investing.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in the Jetfin Green 2010 conference.
ORGANISER URL: http://www.jetfin.com/english/index.php
CONTACT NAME: Sophie Lavaud
CONTACT TEL: +41 22 839 8080
CONTACT EMAIL: sophie.lavaud@jetfin.com
All about investment funds in Natural Resources, Soft Commodities, Gold, Precious Metals, Energy & Agriculture.
Where investors meet with the best performing fund managers in commodities. Managers
Why attend the Jetfin Commo 2010 Conference?
This event brings together investors and fund managers to examine investment strategies and risks in the areas of natural resources, commodities and energy.
Jetfin Commo 2010 conference is a unique event, gathering top fund managers deploying winning investment strategies in commodities. Leading fund managers present and explain their investment strategies.
International investors searching hard assets and real alpha in commodities and energy can meet face to face with some of the best fund managers in the field.
Fund of funds managers and investors share their views on current strategic and tactical allocations in commodities and energy.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in the Jetfin Commo 2010 conference.
ORGANISER URL: http://www.jetfin.com/english/index.php
CONTACT NAME: Sophie Lavaud
CONTACT TEL: +41 22 839 8080
CONTACT EMAIL: sophie.lavaud@jetfin.com
by Lachlan Colquhoun in Sydney
Read full articleApril 29, 2010, Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, Brazil
A round up of M&A activity across the EMEA region for FY 2009, broken down into eight industry sectors. In association with BBVA and Merrill DataSite.
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