Fund Forum Asia 2010 will focus on future prospects for the Asian investment business as the sector recovers from the global financial crisis. Featuring contributions from a raft of leading investment management CEOs and other industry experts, the conference will explore a number of key issues facing Asian investment institutions and the ways in which the region has adapted to recent market events. In a series of in-depth country analysis sessions, special conference streams will focus on the prospects and challenges facing a number of Asian markets, including China, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, India and Vietnam. Regulation, distribution and product development will also be a major focus for Fund Forum Asia 2010 and the event will also include an exhibition featuring key market participants. As part of this Fund Forum Asia 2010 dedicated event preview we are delighted to direct you to a special feature on page four of our regular magazine Perspectives highlighting the latest trends in Asian markets:

To view the article: Asia rising please click here to access the latest edition of Perspectives

RBC Dexia in the agenda

The fund industry leaders global think tank- Learning from the lessons of the past

Scott Mc Laren - Head, Sales & Distribution, Asia-Pacific, RBC Dexia

In this special Fund Forum Asia 2010 think tank session a range of senior executives from the asset management industry will assess lessons learned from the global financial crisis and ways in which asset managers are rethinking their business strategies and approaches for the recovery. Moderated by RBC Dexia’s Scott Mc Laren, the think tank session will feature a “talking heads” CEO session including representatives from Blackrock, Thames River Capital, Franklin Templeton International, HSBC Global Asset Management and Generali Fund Management. The think tank session will focus on regulation, consolidation and the fundamentals driving recovery in the Asian asset management business.

April 20, 2010
11:20 am – 12:20 pm
View Scott Mc Laren’s bio

Pinpointing business and investment opportunities in Asian markets- Australia

David Travers - RBC Dexia Managing Director Australia

As part of Fund Forum’s in-depth country analysis sessions, RBC Dexia’s David Travers will examine how the Australian market has reviewed its own dynamics post the financial crisis and the new opportunities that are emerging in this market. April 20, 2010 2:30 – 3:00 pm View David Travers’ bio

Meet our people

Meet our RBC Dexia representatives over the 3 day conference

Tony Johnson - Global Head, Sales & Distribution
Jean-Michel Loehr - Chief Government and Industry Relations
Laurent Vanderweyen - Managing Director, Luxembourg
Scott Mc Laren - Head, Sales & Distribution, Asia-Pacific
David Travers - Managing Director, Australia
Simon Shapland - Head, Sales & Distribution, Europe
Brent Wilkins - Head, Sales & Distribution, Americas
Richard Hale - Regional Head, UK, Ireland and Middle East, Sales and Relationship Management
Emma Crabtree - Head, Multi-Markets Sales & Relationship Management
Bill Gourlay - Director, Fund Segment Strategy, Product & Client Segments
Michael Bonhote - Regional Head Australia, Sales & Relationship Management
Brent Reuter - Head, Sales & Distribution, Canada
Jamie Spark - Director, Sales & Relationship Management, Singapore
Helena White - Director, Business Development, Sales & Relationship Management, Hong Kong
Shannon Sweeney - Product Manager, Fund Accounting & Administration, Asia Pacific

To visit RBC Dexia at our Fund Forum Asia 2010 stand please come to booth
number 12.

Thinking ahead

Our innovative range of RBC Dexia industry guides provides insight and analysis of the very latest trends, challenges and opportunities designed to help you refine your business strategies and realise your ambitions.

To download our latest market guides and insights, follow the links below.

Our latest industry guides and publications include:

Quick poll: Asian investment trends
The Asia-Pacific region has rapidly emerged as a key investment centre, holding exciting potential and challenges for fund promoters and distributors alike. RBC Dexia Investor Services recently conducted a Quick Poll to gauge the opinions of fund managers on the latest developments within the region. To learn more about our quick poll, visit our Fund Forum Asia 2010 stand at booth number 12.

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