Photo: Ted McGrath. Colombia's ASOFONDOS Celebrates the Eight Edition of its Annual Congress
The eighth version of the FIAP-ASOFONDOS Congress is to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on the 16th and 17th of April 2015.
Last year’s event, attended by 489 participants from 16 countries, presentations by 14 international and 15 national speakers, allowed experts and attendees to debate on issues such as pension systems and their influence on the economic environment, the recovery of the world economy, with special reference to financial markets in Latin America, and successful international experiences in those sectors currently posing Colombia’s greatest challenges, such as education, infrastructure, and agriculture.
The FIAP ASOFONDOS Congress has established itself as an event of academic excellence in which knowledge on the most relevant topics for the region and the country is promoted through the opinions of a select group of international and national speakers, and the perspective of key government agents.
To register for this event or to obtain further information, please follow this link.
Photo: DirkvdM. Panama's Leading Private Wealth Management Forum, in February
The Private Wealth Panama Forum is a country focused asset protection meeting for private banks, wealth managers, trust companies, legal professionals and other intermediaries. The Forum brings together 200+ industry leaders from Panama and around the world to discuss private banking, tax, trust, bearer shares, foundations, corporate structures, estate planning and wealth growth in one of the world’s banking and legal centers.
The forum provides direct and unique access to Panama’s growing private wealth management community. More than 100+ wealth protection strategists and gatekeepers from around the world.
Among the speakers, Guillermo Mendez, Chief Executive Officer at BHD International; Juan Manuel Martans, Superintendent at Superintendence of Securities Market; Sergi Lucas, Chief Executive Officer at Banca Privada d’Andorra (Panama); Rainer Hensel, General Manager at Credit Suisse Asesoria (Panama); and Marcelo Suarez Castillo, CFA, Director, Wealth Management at Scotia Private Client.
The mee. Authorities and Academics Reflect about the Challenges of The Emerging World Order at the II CAF-LSE Conference
With the purpose of promoting the analysis regarding the current dynamics of emerging countries and their impact on the configuration of a new world order, on January 16th, 2015, CAF, Development of Latin America, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) will hold the II CAF-LSE Conference “Geopolitics and the Global South: Challenges of the emerging world order”.
This year’s program will address in detail the analysis of the current reconfigurations of the world order from the perspective of the emergence of the Global South, and particularly its effects on multilateralism, safety, development, and South-South cooperation. The inaugural session will be in charge of Enrique Garcia, CAF’s Executive President, Stuart Corbridge, LSE’s Deputy Director, and Chris Alden, Director of the LSE’s Global South Unit.
Speakers will include Ricardo Lagos, former President of Chile, and Jose Maria Aznar, former President of the Government of Spain.
The meeting will be held at the headquarters of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and will be transmitted live through livestreaming. It may also by followed in the social networks with the hashtag #CAFLSE.
The II CAF-LSE Conference, organized by CAF, Development Bank of Latin America, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is carried out in the framework of the strategic alliance established between the two institutions in 2013 to examine the changing role of emerging countries of the South, especially Latin American countries, in the configuration of the dynamic international scenario.
Pixabay CC0 Public Domain. RACE organiza su primer torneo de golf solidario en colaboración con la Asociación Artrogriposis España
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) announced this week its 2nd annual social media campaign, the #AllianzBirdies Challenge, taking place between Jan. 15th and Feb. 8th, the final day of the Allianz Championship at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Fla. This year, every public mention on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram during that time period with the hashtag #AllianzBirdies will generate a $1 donation, up to a total of $40,000, for Junior Achievement of South Florida, with Allianz Life already committing a minimum of $10,000 to the organization.
“Last year’s inaugural #AllianzBirdies Challenge was a great success so we’re excited to expand the program in 2015. Our goal is to raise even more money for Junior Achievement in South Florida,” said Allianz Life Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Jones. “Junior Achievement’s commitment to helping young people build their financial literacy skills is a shared passion with Allianz Life and one which we’re thrilled to support through this exciting campaign.”
Photo Ops and Free Online Golf Game
In addition to golf fans using the #AllianzBirdies hashtag every time they witness a birdie from any of the legends of golf participating in the 2015 tournament, this year’s Challenge encourages people to share the hashtag in new ways, including via fun photos at the event. Volunteers from Junior Achievement of South Florida will be at the Allianz Championship Feb. 6-8, promoting photo opportunities in several ways, including a special #AllianzBirdies photo frame to enhance their digital photos.
Golf fans can also participate in the #AllianzBirdies Challenge by accessing the free golf game from World Golf Tour and playing in a virtual Allianz Championship tournament at the St. Andrews Links course between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, 2015. Whenever players score a birdie during the virtual tournament, they will be prompted to share their accomplishment via social media with the #AllianzBirdies hashtag, which will generate an additional $1 donation to Junior Achievement of South Florida. Available online at WGT.com or via a free mobile app in the iTunes store, the game allows players to participate in monthly tournaments and a season-long points race with a championship in December 2015.
Focus on Financial Literacy, Lessons You’ve Learned
For anyone who can’t make it to the Allianz Championship, Allianz and Junior Achievement encourage people to share the #AllianzBirdies hashtag between Jan. 15 and Feb. 8 with social media posts that highlight the most important financial lesson they learned as kids and/or ways they see youth achieving great things in their community.
“We want to make financial literacy a significant part of the everyday experience for today’s youth, so we’re hopeful that more conversation on the topic through the #AllianzBirdies Challenge will help make that a reality,” said John Ray, Chairman of Junior Achievement of South Florida.
Follow Along Using Social Media
Starting Jan. 15, Allianz Life will share updates about the #AllianzBirdies Challenge via Twitter (@AllianzLife and @AllianzLifeNews) and Facebook (Facebook.com/AllianzLife). For more information about the #AllianzBirdies Challenge and the Allianz Championship, visit allianzchampionship.com.
With 13 chapters in Florida, Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Allianz Life partners with Junior Achievement because of its focus on improving financial literacy. During the past two years, Allianz Life has donated more than $328,000 to Junior Achievement both in South Florida and in Minnesota, where the company is based.
The 2015 Allianz Championship is the first tournament of the early-season Florida swing for the Champions Tour. The Golf Channel will televise all three rounds on Feb. 6, 7, and 8 with tournament proceeds donated to the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Knowledge@Wharton, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s online research and business analysis journal, in collaboration with The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and Momentum, a leading event organizer, has announced it will host a major conference for senior U.S. executives to gain insight into the legal and business challenges of doing business in Cuba as well as to capitalize on the opportunities of tapping into the island’s market.
The conference, titled the “Cuba Opportunity Summit,” will be held in New York City on April 1. It will cover sectors as diverse as tourism, transportation, technology and the knowledge economy, infrastructure, hospitality, agriculture, food, manufacturing and retail sectors. The event will feature leading Cuban and U.S. business experts and academics from Wharton.
The conference will be co-chaired by Faquiry Diaz Cala, President and CEO, Tres Mares Group Inc., an investment firm based in Miami, Florida, and Mauro F. Guillén, Director of The Lauder Institute, and a professor of management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. According to Prof. Guillen, “Unleashing Cuba’s potential in the global economy is essential to fostering change from all perspectives, and it will hopefully lead to a more integrated Caribbean region.” Added Mr. Diaz Cala, “This conference promises to help participants better understand the opportunities that lie ahead in light of the recent news.”
The Cuba Opportunity Summit is designed to be a unique learning and networking forum for companies looking to leverage the Cuban market to drive growth. It is expected to attract some 200 senior-level executives and decision makers from across a variety of sectors.
Mukul Pandya, Knowledge@Wharton’s editor-in-chief, who will host the conference, noted: “President Obama’s move to normalize relations with Cuba offers an unprecedented opportunity for North American corporations. Many firms will be considering how to gain a first-mover advantage in this emerging market.”
Ben Greenzweig, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Momentum added: “We are excited to again be working with Knowledge@Wharton on this latest and most topical iteration in the High-Velocity Growth series of events crafted specifically for senior level decision makers looking for next stage growth in the Cuban market.”
Presentations will focus on providing education and real-world case studies designed to provide a strategic roadmap for entry into the Cuban market.
In addition to keynote presentations, the summit will feature panels and fireside chats as well as extensive time for Q&A, discussion among participants, and networking opportunities.
The summit is hosted by Knowledge@Wharton in collaboration with The Lauder Institute and Momentum.
More information, including details on how to register, is available at this link.
The Cayman Alternative Investment Summit, an internationally recognised event bringing together the world’s leading institutional investors, will provide opportunities for attendees to learn from and network with global alternative investment leaders. The event takes place from 8:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, to 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
A New Vision for a New Age
The third-annual event, titled “A New Vision for a New Age,”will highlight the core areas of change in alternatives and chart the progress over the rest of the decade. The summit is expected to attract 500-plus executives from prominent pension plans, endowments, family offices, hedge funds and more.
Keynote addressees will include: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group; Nouriel Roubini of Roubini Global Economics; John Maudlin, the New York Times best-selling author; and Lord Michael Hastings, Vice President of UNICEF UK.
The summit will feature workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Summit topics will address three critical areas including improving client expectations and deliverables, enhancing investment capabilities and promoting a better alignment of interests.
Speakers will include: Jim McCaughan, CEO of Principal Global Investors; Matt Botein, Global Head of Alternative Investments, BlackRock; David Bonderman, CEO of Texas Pacific Group; Mark W. Yusko, CEO of Morgan Creek; and Max Darnell, CIO, First Quadrant.
WHAT:
Cayman Alternative Investment Summit, “A New Vision for a New Age”
WHEN:
February 12-13, 2015
WHERE:
Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, West Bay Rd, Cayman Islands
The Managed Funds Association (MFA), the global trade association for the hedge fund and managed futures industry, has announced online registration and conference programming for their Network 2015 conference. MFA’s Network conference is the industry’s premier business development conference, focused on connecting fund managers and investors to discuss important investment trends and policy issues facing the industry. Network 2015 will convene at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Fla., on January 26-28. Early registration is now available online.
“We are building on the overwhelming success of last year’s conference by enhancing the networking and business development opportunities for our participants and expanding our programming as well,” said Managed Funds Association President & CEO Richard H. Baker. “We are confident that Network 2015 will be a catalyst for continued growth within the hedge fund, global macro and managed futures fund space.”
MFA’s Network conference provides an exclusive experience, including a cutting-edge educational agenda and unique investor-led roundtable discussions focused on the most critical issues facing the industry today, including: the rise of liquid alternatives, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, the role of risk in modern asset allocation, and critical themes associated with raising funds and creating new products and distribution channels. Network also provides a one-to-one ratio of the world’s foremost managers and investors, including pensions, endowments, family offices, wealth managers, funds of funds and distribution partners.
This year’s conference continues the successful partnership between MFA and lead sponsors Credit Suisse, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan and, new for 2015, KPMG. Hedge Fund Research has also partnered with MFA to provide investors with detailed statistics on managers who will be attending the conference. The collaboration with these sponsors has enabled MFA to expand and enhance networking opportunities for conference attendees. Participants will also be able to once again utilize MFA’s digital concierge platform, MFAConnect, to arrange meetings with investors and managers prior to the conference and also reserve private Manager Suite meeting spaces. Through these offerings, MFA enables participants to arrange and schedule meetings in advance to make efficient use of their time in Miami while also offering exclusive, one-on-one, meeting space for asset allocators and fund managers. Suites can also be reserved during registration.
“Every year we tap into the tremendous insight and vision offered by our members and partners to align our conferences with the needs and goals of those attending.We are grateful for the input and support of all our conference supporters and look forward to the most comprehensive Network conference yet,” said Mr. Baker.
Over the next several weeks, MFA will post additional announcements related to registration and conference programming on the Network 2015 website. Registration is free for investors and allocators. Managers also have a discounted rate available to them through January 2, 2015. Advance registration for all participants closes on January 26, 2015; onsite registrations are available as space allows.
International investors are kindly invited by Arcano to a breakfast presentation on investment opportunities in Spain. The presentation will be on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 and it will take plate in New York, at Chadbourne & Parke LLP (1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019, 22nd Floor).
“Spain is leading the economic growth of the Eurozone. It is currently growing at a triple rate than the Eurozone (2% vs 0.6% in annualized terms). This impressive performance is based on two key factors: the recovery of the real estate market and the strength of the pillars of the Spanish economy; internal demand and exports. The Case for Spain III: Further Beyond, analyzes the reasons behind such accel- eration, as well as the solid foundation for future growth ”.
The event will start at 8:00 a.m., with registration and breakfast. At 8:30 a.m., the introductory remarks by Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja, International Partner at Chadbourne & Parke LLP; at 8:35 a.m., the presentation of The Case for Spain III, by Jaime Carvajal, Partner and CEO at Arcano Group, and Ignacio de la Torre, Partner at Arcano Group and author of the report.
At 9:35 a.m., Ferran Escayola, Partner at Garrigues, will speak about “Spain is Back: New Legal Solutions for New Times”. The event will finish with some Q&A.
Photo: Christian Frausto, Flickr, Creative Commons. Navigating the Regulatory Headwinds, at the 4th Annual Latin America Conference
BBH will co-sponsor the 4th Annual Latin America Conference with Vanguard, where BBH and Vanguard’s experts to discuss some of the most important and timely topics affecting our industry.
BBH will cover 2014 key regulatory developments, including the post-crisis regulatory agenda and an overview of asset management regulations, as well as: asset management as systemically risky (from global perspective); Volcker Rule & Money Market Reform , in USA; AIFMD/UCITS, in UE; and fund passport schemes in Asia.
Vanguard will provide an in-depth overview of ETF trends from one of their resident experts.
The event will be hosted twice, in two convenient locations: Las Condes, Santiago (Chile), on Tuesday 4th November, 2.30 to 6.30 pm at Ritz-Carlton (El Alcalde No. 15); and Lima (Peru), on Thursday 6th November, also 2.30 to 6.30 pm, at Hilton Miraflores (Avenida de la Paz 1099).
Please RSVP to: eventplanningny-nj@bbh.com or by calling 00-1-212-493-7958 by October 17th. Please identify which of the two locations you plan to join at.
Now in its seventh year, Investec Asset Management is hosting in London its Investec Global Insights 2014 conference, which is expected to attract 250 delegates from around the world.
Delegates from United States, Latin America, Europe, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa and Asia will be able to debate key themes and drivers of investment markets. They will also have the opportunity to attend the personalized ‘Meet the Portfolio Manager’ sessions and interact with peers from major fund buyers from all around the world.
With market leadership having changed significantly over the last twelve months it is important to take stock and consider where opportunity exists. Are Developed Equity Markets over-developed? Where is there still opportunity? Are there sustainable sources of income? Is investing in emerging markets still worth it? The Investec Global Insights 2014 conference will explore these opportunities and more.
To know more about the agenda, please follow this link.
