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Securities Financing Forum | March 17, 2010 | London

This multi-faceted one-day feature event is set to cover a range of issues and trends influencing the securities lending business. Join a distinguished group of senior industry professionals, including hedge funds, beneficial owners and securities financing practitioners for a series of discussions and presentations that will provide attendees with enlightened views and perspectives of the value of securities financing globally. Sessions will include discussions on: hedge funds; alternatives; the changing regulatory environment; future of collateral and more.

RBC Dexia in the agenda

Panel discussion: Final Stream
March 17, 2010
Time: 16:45 to 17:30
Featuring: Blair McPherson, Global Head, Technical Sales, RBC Dexia Investor Services

This innovative session, moderated by CNBC Co-Anchor Steve Sedgwick, will be streamed live on the conference website. In this wrap-up discussion, securities lending experts will have the opportunity to share their perspectives on the key themes presented and debated throughout the day, as well as their insights on the future of this essential and exciting business.

Meet the RBC Dexia delegates

The following RBC Dexia delegates will be attending this major event and look forward to meeting you:

Jeroen Bakker - Desk Head, Securities Lending Trading Europe
Andrew Barnes - Senior Manager, Client Services
Blair McPherson - Global Head, Technical Sales, Market Products and Services
Pauline Reyes - Product Manager, Securities Lending
Simon Waddington - Director, Product Development, Securities Lending

Demystifying Securities Lending

Our definitive guide Demystifying Securities Lending is designed to provide beneficial owners and asset managers with clear insight surrounding recent events in the securities lending market, with information on how these events are likely to change the industry and the key considerations when deciding if and how to participate in lending programs. Read more

Securities lending quick poll
…a prudent approach prevails

The investment management industry has had to adjust to a new reality marked by fewer players, unpredictable performance levels, and a heightened focus on risk. But how is this playing out in securities lending? RBC Dexia surveyed beneficial owners and market participants around the world to understand how this new economic environment was impacting securities lending. Read more.

360 magazine

We are pleased to introduce the first edition of 360, a new online magazine from RBC Dexia. 360 offers insightful commentary on relevant market issues and trends—designed to help you make informed decisions that support the achievement of your business ambitions—and showcases the latest news and developments at RBC Dexia.

And in this first edition, be sure to read our feature titled Securities lending – reflections and perspectives. Despite controversy, scepticism and misconceptions, we explore how securities lending is expected to successfully continue in light of today’s new economic reality. Read more.

Coming in March…
The future of finance: new directions in fund management

An RBC Dexia exclusive featuring the thought-provoking and insightful views of Professor Avinash D. Persaud, Executive Chairman, Intelligence Capital Limited and Executive Chairman, PBL. Professor Persaud is one of the financial industry’s most influential and highly regarded experts and was recently ranked the #2 Public Intellectual during the financial crisis by a panel of judges for Prospect Magazine.

Useful information

Main
conference:		 Securities Financing Forum
March 17, 2010
Registration: 08:30 – 09:00
 
Venue: Kings Place
90 York Way
London
N1 9AG
Directions to Kings Place
 

We look forward to seeing you in London.