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Format: 2010-03-20

Hedge Funds Strategies

Sun, 21/03/2010 (All day)

21 - 22 March 2010

Hedge Funds are going through turbulent times. Changing regulatory requirements, increased transparency and risk management strategies are defining new approach the hedge fund sector has to take on.
This carefully structured 2 day training explores the characteristics of the hedge funds world in the context of recent market events. The course is designed to help you understand the structure as well as the main types of hedge funds and their investment styles and strategies.

You will have a chance to explore and assess different aspects of this asset class in order to consider application of hedge funds in the investment portfolio.

Operational Risk Management & Mitigation – London

Mon, 22/03/2010 (All day)

22 - 23 March 2010

This course explores the Operations Risk management function and mitigation strategies. It is intended to move the participants beyond the international compliance requirements for operations risk and into an understanding of risk as a value added proposition, increasing the bank’s profitability and structural strength.

Main Topics Covered During This Training
• Risk types and Basel II
• Operations Risk in the context of Basel II

The 9th Wall Street Green Trading Summit

Tue, 23/03/2010 (All day)

23 - 24 March 2010

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market in the industry. Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro The WSGTS covers cutting edge content, industry developments & features practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. Here it here first !

The Wall Street Green Trading Summit VIII is the “one-stop shop” to come up to speed on the latest developments in Green Trading and Finance.

ALFI Spring Conference 2010

Tue, 23/03/2010 (All day)

23 - 24 March 2010

The Annual ALFI Spring Conference will take place on March 23 -24, 2010 in Luxembourg. The aim of the conference is to bring together speakers recognized for their expertise to share the results of their most recent analysis on investor protection, on new developments within the infrastructure, on latest product developments, and last but not least on regulatory changes.

The Conference will be followed by the ALFI Microfinance Conference on the 25 March 2010 which will focus on the most relevant topics in the area of Microfinance and MIVs.

2009 was extremely demanding for the entire investment fund industry, with the effects of the global economic crisis dominating the year.

LBO & Merger Modelling Workshop

Wed, 24/03/2010 (All day)

24 - 26 March 2010

This practical 3 day course is designed to provide you with in-depth understanding of LBO and Merger methods in order to make effective business decisions based on sound valuation of businesses. You will gain the tools to value and account for a merger of two businesses and explore the concept of synergy valuation.

By the end of the training you will be able to:
• Understand the core concepts of LBO modelling and why transactions work and fail

Credit Risk and Credit Analysis

Wed, 24/03/2010 (All day)

Effective and accurate credit risk management is crucial for all financial institutions including banks, lenders and investors. This timely and topical course is created to equip delegates with practical risk analysis skills and enable them to make informative business decisions.

By the end of this course you will:
• Have a sound understanding of the key elements of credit risk

ALFI Microfinance Conference 2010

Wed, 24/03/2010 (All day)

Microfinance is one of the most important tools to help alleviate poverty. It is also one of the fastest growing niche areas in the world of Finance.
On the 25 of March 2010, ALFI, in association with LuxFLAG will hold a “Microfinance Conference” at the Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg.

The conference will bring the industry participants together for a profound reflection on the most relevant topics in the area of Microfinance and MIVs:

Funds China 2010

Thu, 25/03/2010 - 08:30

25 - 26 March 2010

This Funds China summit is focus on QDII, and it will gather funds managers not only from Funds companies, but also insurance, banks, and securities companies.

With the rejuvenation of the global economy in the end of 2009, and the further “opening-up” of the QDII policy, the outbound investment has become a

The Investment Case for Gold Conferences 2010

Thu, 25/03/2010 - 12:00

ETF Securities and The World Gold Council invites you to attend this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the fundamental factors driving gold prices, insights into future supply and demand and the outlook for Gold.

12.00pm – Registration

12.15pm - Introduction by Patrick Witteveen, Head of Sales Switzerland, ETF Securities

Understanding Bond Market

Fri, 26/03/2010 (All day)

This one day programme provides a great introduction to bond and money markets. You will be taken through the fundamental bonds concepts, their structures and uses by government and corporates. The strategies for bond pricing and quantifying risk will help participants understand main market mechanisms. Finally, other money market and inflation linked securities will be explained in detail.

Run by a former City banker, this practical course is designed for everyone who wants to explore fixed income products and the latest market trends.