The MENA Investment Management Forum 2011 (formerly Fund Forum Middle East) is attended by prominent industry executives and key stakeholders in the fund industry. The Forum offers a wealth of industry insight from renowned academics, research analysts and leading financial minds for a comprehensive overview of the Middle Eastern investment management business. This 3-day event in Qatar is expected to be attended by over 350 delegates.

Daily session themes include:

• Pinpointing New Business & Investment Opportunities In Emerging & Frontier Market
• The Long Term Benefits of Islamic Asset Management
• Global And Regional Investment Management In A Client-Centric World
• Wealth Management & Retail Asset Management: Business & Investment Strategy, Product Design & Fund Distribution

RBC Dexia - On the agenda

Middle East fund distribution: Promoting Two-way Regional & International Asset Growth.

In this panel discussion, moderated by RBC Dexia’s new senior executive officer in Dubai, Cormac Sheedy, participants will debate and discuss how the fund distribution landscape has changed in the region considering in light of increased regulation, the impact of the debt crisis and the reclassification of UAE as an emerging market. RBC Dexia’s Nick Emmins, director of sales and relationship management, is also a key panel participant. Be sure to join us.

Monday, October 3, 2011
15:00 – 15:45

Meet our people

Nick Emmins – Director, Sales and Relationship Management
Richard Hale – Head, Sales and Distribution, UK, Ireland and Middle East
Cormac Sheedy – Senior Executive Officer

Thinking ahead

Our innovative range of RBC Dexia industry guides provides insight and analysis of the latest trends, challenges and opportunities to help you refine your business strategies and realise your ambitions. Follow the links below for convenient access:

Perspectives: The innovation of influence

Innovation has the power to enlighten, inform and enrich. In this issue of Perspectives, we discuss the potential for more innovative approaches to portfolio management to the kinds of scientific and economic innovations that are set to shape the future. We share the compelling insights of nine contributors from around the world—Australia, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. What makes this edition compelling? Diverse views on what’s really driving the financial world today, where the strongest centres of influence are (emerging markets?) and a look at the balance between technology and manager judgment.

FATCA quick poll results: A temperature check

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act has broad reach. This US tax legislation is designed to capture all potential tax revenue that is payable on the worldwide income of US persons—basically, to stem tax evasion. The regulations require non-US financial institutions to enter into agreements with the US Treasury by June 30, 2012. But in the absence of final rules, how are organisations around the world preparing? Or are they? RBC Dexia’s quick poll surveyed 217 organisations worldwide to gauge awareness and preparedness—a ‘temperature check”. The results reveal some interesting trends and perspectives. In fact, European respondents seem to be ahead of the curve. For more insights, read our feature report.

360 Magazine

In this latest edition of 360, you will find extensive coverage of the latest issues and trends impacting asset managers and the financial sector. This year the introduction of UCITS IV presented new opportunities and challenges. Key Investor Information (KII) obliges asset managers to produce large volumes of product information for their potential investors and has already proven to be a significant task. We outline the central requirements of KII and analyse how asset managers can ensure they comply. Since the 2008 financial crisis the world has been edging towards recovery. Government policy continues to play a critical role so we feature how Ireland, Italy and Australia are positioning themselves as financial centres. While conditions for many sectors remain challenging, commercial real estate has undergone a revival as public sector and other distressed assets come to market. However, insurers may be forced to rethink their real estate strategies in the light of Solvency II rules in 2013. We look at the potential impact.

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Useful information

Main conference:		MENA Investment Management Forum 2011 October 2-5, 2011
Venue:		Grand Hyatt Doha P.O Box 24010 Doha, Qatar, State of Qatar Tel: + 974 4448 1234
We look forward to seeing you in Qatar.
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