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TelecomFinance 2012 Conference and Awards Dinner
19th - 20th January 2012, The Grange St.Paul's Hotel, London
Join the world's premier telecoms executives to hear our M&A, TMT, Operator, Global View and Infrastructure panels examine smarter growth and consolidation strategies for 2012. Your two day ticket also includes an exclusive invitation to the drinks reception and Awards dinner.
Register today to ensure your place at this unique opportunity to network, learn and benchmark with your peers.
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Hedge Funds World Middle East 2012
5-8 March 2012, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE
With over $3 trillion worth of capital represented, Hedge Funds World Middle East is the local meeting place for the Middle East’s institutional investors. The 13th annual conference brings together more industry superstars than ever before. Hear from Marc Faber, Mark Mobius, John Taylor Jnr and more, and learn which styles and strategies will outperform the market in 2012.
Registration Link: https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/rCalc.aspx?E=4429
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Front End Mergers & Acquisitions: Navigating the complexities of global opportunities for business growth
15-16 February 2012, Amsterdam
Experts agree that it is unlikely that we will leave this period of economic volatility anytime soon. In 2012 it is crucial that M&A decisions are well planned and executed. Now more than ever it is imperative that companies use sound growth strategies to compete in local and global markets. How can you best prepare yourself in the early stages of the deal to ensure success throughout?
Join us for the second year at the only event in Europe that looks at M&A exclusively from a Front End perspective. This year we will cover key issues such as:
• Researching and evaluating potential acquisitions
• Utilising M&A strategy to keep up with BRIC companies
• Setting acquisition goals to maximise success
• Managing cultural habits and expectations in emerging markets
• Gaining strategic perspective on the divesting process
• Taking advantage of changes within your industry
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M&A Masterclass
21 Feb 2012, InterContinental Melbourne, The Rialto Wheat & Wool Room, 495 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000
8:00am to 12:00pm
- M&A trends: assessing the opportunities in the domestic and international markets
- A snap-shot view of the regulatory developments and impact on deal approval
- Calculated risk management – examining feasibility, leverage and culture
- Panel discussion: Identifying the hot sectors and the top sources of deal flow
Speakers:
- Alan Lee, CFO, Wolseley Private Equity
- Tim Joyce, Executive Director, Macquarie Capital
- Roger Feletto, MD, Greenhill Caliburn
- Symon Vegter, Associate Director, Advent Private Capital
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5th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum
22 - 24 February 2012., London
The Forum is a dynamic infrastructure marketplace that enables participants to network one-to-one with key global executives (investors, engineers, contractors, technology firms, public sector project sponsors, project owners /operators) and to engage in high level discussions on global infrastructure trends and the strategic projects defining those trends. mergermarkets members receive a 10% registration discount. Simply register online at
http://www.cg-la.com/gilf5register and enter promotion code
GILF5Merger. For more information about the forum, visit
www.cg-la.com or contact Monica Guevara at
monica@cg-la.com.
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IMN's 5th Annual Global Covered Bonds Conference
23 - 24 February, 2012, 10 Upper Bank Street, London UK
IMN’s 5th Annual Global Covered Bonds Conference will herald the first substantial gathering of the covered bonds industry in 2012 with more than 500 professionals expected to attend. Last year we were proud to host several key policy makers and industry associations as keynote and panel speakers, as well as the major covered bond houses and investors as expert panelists. This year will once again serve as fertile ground for thought provoking discussion, attendee networking and creative solution generation for the current financial challenges facing those in the Euro zone.
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Morocco Investors' Summit 2012
23-24 February 2012, Sheraton Hotel, Morocco
The Summit will take place at the Sheraton Hotel with excellent quality services and very easy access to the International Airport, and closer to both the business heart of the country and the ruling Authorities.
The Summit will bring together a 250+ audience consisting mainly of government officials, IFI's and private sector companies including legal, consulting, investment and private equity firms from Morocco and abroad who wish to explore key investment opportunities in Morocco with the aim of attracting new investors, new trade partners, joint ventures and technology transfers.
Expanding potential in agricultural and fisheries sectors, mining, large infrastructure developments along with significant logistics and PPP prospects, tourism and real estate, stimulating economic growth through adequate financial services support, new demand in water resources, power and renewable, etc - the business projects are numerous, just name it!
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Fourth Annual Global Private Equity Beijing Forum
26 February 2012, Beijing, China
The 2012 Global PE Beijing Forum, co-hosted by the China Association of Private Equity (CAPE), Beijing Municipal Bureau of Financial Work , The People’s Government of Haidian District and Beijing Private Equity Association (BPEA) will be held at The Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, February 26, 2012.
As one of our flagship annual events, the Global Private Equity Beijing Forum will feature leading industry players from China and abroad, as well as some of the senior-most officials from Chinese regulatory agencies responsible for the development of China's PE industry.
This year’s Forum will once again promote a meaningful and open dialogue among the leading foreign and Chinese fund managers, government leaders, and institutional investors on the development of China’s private equity industry.
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Yours sincerely,
Global Private Equity Beijing Forum Organizing Committee
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SuperReturn International 2012
27 February - 1 March 2012, Intercontinental Hotel, Berlin
15% Discount, quote VIP: FKR2323MMWL
Meet 1500 international private equity professionals, including 350+ LPs under one roof.
The renowned 15th annual SuperReturn gives you in-depth coverage of the current and future industry developments from 220+ top speakers – and plenty of opportunities to network with the world’s most influential private equity investors.
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M&A Masterclass
28 February 2012, Establishment, Level 3, 252 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
8:00am-12:00pm
- M&A trends: assessing the opportunities in the domestic and international markets
- Innovations in M&A deal strategies, business models & techniques
- A snap-shot view of the regulatory developments and impact on deal approval
- Calculated risk management – examining feasibility, leverage and culture
- Panel discussion: Identifying the hot sectors and the top sources of deal flow
Speakers:
- Alan Lee, CFO, Wolseley Private Equity
- David Mustow, Executive Director, Macquarie Capital
- Grant Chamberlain, Managing Director, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Australia, Nomura
- Darren Smorgan, Director, Champ Private Equity
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Middle East Investment Summit 2012
5-8 March 2012, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE
The Middle East Investment Summit brings together local and international institutional investors with top-performing fund and asset managers to explore the latest portfolio management strategies to outperform the market. Headlined by Marc Faber, Editor of the Gloom, Doom and Boom Report and Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton Asset Management, this is the only place to discover the top asset classes and untapped regional opportunities for 2012.
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The 7th Annual Private Equity Southeast Asia Summit
7-8 March 2012, Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore
Assessing high growth SEA sectors through private equity investments
Join over 150 of the region’s leading CEO's, chairmen and business owners focused on buyouts, growth capital, distressed asset and venture capital investment assessing the top opportunities in Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia.
Key industry leaders at this event will learn:
- Assess private equity investment opportunities, long term prospects and home grown challenges in SoutheastAsia
- Examine the private equity market outlook and specific investment strategies in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia
- Discover sector specific opportunities in Infrastructure, Communications, IT, Energy, Natural Resources, Consumer and Clean Technology
- Outline institutional investors’ criteria before entering the Southeast Asia private equity market
3 easy ways to register and receive further information:
Visit http://www.private-equityseasia.com/Event.aspx?id=629552&MAC=16672.005_MMKT
Enquiry to: enquiry@iqpc.com.sg
Call +65 6722 9388
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4th Annual Distressed Investing and Financial Restructuring Australia
7-8 March 2012, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, Australia
Euromoney Seminars’ 4th Annual Distressed Investing and Financial Restructuring Australia in Sydney will provide in-depth look into the distressed industry including the latest trends and best practices, a review of the key drivers, what volumes we can expect in 2012 and where they will come from, updates on key sectors, case studies on landmark deals and perspectives from Industry leaders.
For more information, please contact Ashley Li on + 852 2111 1400 or email to ashley.li@euromoneyasia.com.
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The 14th MedTech Investing Europe Conference
19th & 20th March 2012, Montreux Convention and Music Centre, Switzerland
This Conference will bring together innovators, leading investors and major healthcare corporations to uncover the latest challenges and opportunities within the medtech arena.
Hear from the most influential experts:
- Hélène Chevrou-Séverac, Global Head, Health Economics & Market Access, Nestlé Health Sciences, Switzerland
- Herb Riband, Vice President External Affairs International, Medtronic International, Switzerland
- Crispin Simon, Formerly CEO, BioCompatibles, UK
- Laura Piccinini, President, Stryker Europe, Italy
- Jans Keltjens, Chief Executive Officer, Endosense, Netherlands
And many more…
Invest in the best opportunities available in medtech:
Over 30 medtech companies will showcase their latest innovations and investment opportunities in cardiovascular, imaging, diagnostics, orthopaedics and other sectors. In addition, one-to-one meetings will be held for you to discuss potential business opportunities and foster future relationships.
This not-to-be-missed event will give you the opportunity to network in a private and relaxing setting.
Exclusive offer for Deal Reporter contacts: 40% discount is offered to all contacts on delegate packages.
If you require further information please visit www.medtechinvesting.com and to book your place, please contact Kekeli Sodji at kekelisodji@campden.com and quote ‘DR’.
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M&A Masterclass
20 March 2012, Stamford Plaza Adelaide Crystal Room, 150 North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000
7:30am-9:30am
- M&A trends: assessing the opportunities in the domestic and international markets
- A snap-shot view of the regulatory developments and impact on deal approval
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Panel discussion: Identifying the hot sectors and the top sources of deal flow
Speakers:
- Dr Andrew Bollen, Investment Director, Playford Capital
- Kent Aughey, Managing Director, Ashington
- Loretta Reynolds, Partner, Thomsons Lawyers
- Joel Hepburn-Brown, MD, Torrens Capital Private Equity
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Dominance & Pricing in Europe Conference 2012
22nd March 2012, Radisson Blu Royal, Brussels
Avoid abuse of dominance by attending this annual update. 2012 topics include the Commission's view on its Article 102 policies; recent cases including AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim; standards setting; tying and bundling; pricing and rebates; refusal to deal and compulsory licensing; margin squeeze and exploitative issues
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Dominance & Pricing in Europe Conference 2012
22nd March 2012, Radisson Blu Royal, Brussels
Avoid abuse of dominance by attending this annual update. 2012 topics include the Commission's view on its Article 102 policies; recent cases including AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim; standards setting; tying and bundling; pricing and rebates; refusal to deal and compulsory licensing; margin squeeze and exploitative issues
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The 2nd Annual SuperReturn China 2012
26 - 29 March 2012, Beijing
Winning Strategies For Maximising Successful
Private Equity & Venture Capital Investment In China
26-29 March 2012, Shangri-La Beijing,
10% Discount – VIP Code: FKR2325MMW
The 2012 conference will feature the most pressing issues in the industry as well as only the very best LP & GP speakers. With the increasing focus on China as THE country for private equity and venture capital opportunities, there has never been a more important time to attend.
Call: +44(0)20 7017 7200
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M&A Masterclass
28 March 2012, Freshwater Bay Room, Hyatt Regency , 99 Adelaide Terrace , PERTH WA 6000
8:00am-12:00pm
- M&A trends: assessing the opportunities in the domestic and international markets
- Innovations in M&A deal strategies, business models & techniques
- A snap-shot view of the regulatory developments and impact on deal approval
- Linking due diligence to the value of the deal
- Panel discussion: Identifying the hot sectors and the top sources of deal flow
Speakers:
- Richie Baston, Director, Azure Capital
- Aaron Hood, Executive Director, Catalyst Investments
- Roger Port, Partner, PwC
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Redcliffe's Debt Finance 2012 Conference
23 April 2012, London
The conference will review the trends, developments, prospects and opportunities for Investment Grade and High yield borrowers and will draw out the key issues in the market.
Senior level industry experts from respected international firms will comment on recent deals, current trends and topical issues. They will debate the most important and pressing topics in this field in today’s capital markets. Their technical presentations from a banking, capital markets or legal perspective will cover many different aspects of raising debt capital and explain the thought process which underpins the structure and negotiation of major transactions.
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FundForum Asia 2012
23 - 27 April 2012, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Whether you are an established member of the Asian investment management community or just setting up business in the region, FundForum Asia is an unmissable opportunity for you to showcase your expertise, learn from the industry leaders and make vital new contacts. For the latest information, and to register, visit: www.informaglobalevents.com/FKN2326DRWL
What Makes FundForum Asia The Biggest And Most Prestigious Asset Management Conference In The Region?
- Over 450 attendees in 2011!
- Over 30 Leading Asian and International CEO
- 100+ Fund Selectors To Meet And Do Business With
- Over 50 Hours Of Potential Networking
- More Than 70 Key Learning Sessions
- 3 Special Focus Summit Days
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012
As always, our focus has been on bringing the FundForum audience the most relevant and cutting edge topics in Asian Investment & Wealth Management. Here are a few of the new topics we will be covering this year:
- Assessing The Globalisation Of The Asian Investment Management Industry
- The Regionalisation Of Domestic Asset Management
- Creating The Business Model For The Future
- From Shelf-Space to Mind-Space: Creating A Winning Product Proposition For The Asian Investor
- Addressing The Retirement Needs Of An Ageing Asian Population
Lifting The Lid on RMB Funds
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