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ALFI's 2009 Spring Conference | March 17-18, 2009
The Future of the investment fund and asset management industries

The financial events of 2008 posed a number of serious questions about the global funds market likely to spur debate at the upcoming ALFI Spring conference. In many ways the conference comes at a critical point in the development of the investment industry. The safety of underlying assets, the likely development and impact of market regulation and the value of historic fund data in determining future performance have all come into sharp focus in recent months. Concern has been so great that some have even asked if investment funds have a future. So do they? Read more.


RBC Dexia in the agenda

CEO Interview, José Placido
Recent market turbulence and declining asset values have placed growing pressures on both asset managers and their service providers to innovate and develop new strategies which deliver value to clients. Despite significant market challenges, failure to invest in the future of the business is no longer an option. In a special interview session at the ALFI Spring Conference, RBC Dexia CEO José Placido will explore some of the key issues and opportunities facing asset managers and their service providers from an investment and development perspective.

March 17, 2009
10:55am - 11:40am
View José Placido’s bio


Heribert Kraemer - Manager, Hedge & Structured Funds
Fair value and investor protection have come into sharp focus as the global financial crisis continues. With recent papers from the Hedge Funds Working Group and the IASB on valuation policy and illiquid instruments provoking debate, Heribert Kraemer, Manager, Hedge & Structure Funds, will look at the crucial role of the administrator in this process on a panel on 'Safety of Assets in The Context of The Financial Crisis’. Heribert will also give RBC Dexia’s thoughts on another key issue - controls and complications in collateral management.

March 18, 2009
8:50am – 9:50am
View Heribert Kraemer’s bio

Useful info
ALFI’s 2009
Spring conference- Venue

Centre de conférences Kirchberg
4, Place de l'Europe
(behind the Philharmonie building)
L-1499 Luxembourg Kirchberg