The Asian Financial Service Congress, in its seventh year now, is undisputedly Asia's most influential gathering of financial services practitioners. The congress will revolve around "The Ascendance of Asia in the New Global Financial Landscape" where discussions will be on the effective business models and strategies to capitalize on the rising affluence of Asia, and the importance of the region itself as the epicenter of the global financial services market. The event showcases a comprehensive research-based agenda, blended with technology innovations, business and operational best-practices, and is a conference well-suited for executives from all divisions within the financial services arena.

The Trade & Export Finance Asia 2011 will bring together financiers, exporters, importers, trading houses, government bodies, export credit agencies and multilateral organisations to discuss Asia’s trade and export finance issues, and emerging opportunities from the increasing trade activities in the region.

This is a must-attend event for trade industry players looking to:

Learn best practices in mitigating risks and managing liquidity in this volatile market,

Acquire a comprehensive assessment of the current and future state of trade & export finance

Discover where opportunities lie for 2011 trade financing

For more information email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg , call +65 6722 9388 or visit www.tradeandexportfinanceasia.com

Stay abreast of critical issues and learn about leading-edge solutions and global green buildings and sustainable architecture trends at the 2nd Annual Green Buildings Asia in Singapore from 22 – 25 February 2011.
 

Don’t be left behind in Asia’s green building movement! Be updated on government policies and initiatives driving the growing Asian industry. Incorporate the latest sustainability products, technologies and practices into your design. Take advantage of the massive commercial opportunities in green building and retrofit projects around Asia!
 

Meet regional authorities, industry leaders and experts who will share their sustainability strategies and award-winning designs at Green Buildings Asia 2011!

 Japan International Banking and Securities Systems Forum (JIBSIS) provides an international  platform for academics, business professionals and government officials from Japan and overseas to exchange ideas and develop a long-term strategic approach to solve the economic-financial crisis and its impact on international business.

The theme of the forum is, 'Future Developments of Japan’s Financial and Capital Market,  Challenges of Japan’s Securities and Settlements System and the Role of Electronic Trading’ 

Meet the top 20 China local buy side at China’a largest equity trading conference-TradeTech China 2011.

TradeTech China 2011 takes place on March 2-3, 2011 in Intercontinental Pudong, Shanghai. Qualified delegates from asset management companies, hedge funds, private offering funds, financial advisors, banks, trusts and insurance companies can attend for free*.With 10 QDII Funds launched this year, the Chinese financial market is opening more to outside China, and the local buy sides and sell sides are eager to learn about the advanced trading strategies and technology to maintain competitive. TradeTech China is the largest buy side focused conference bringing senior decision makers from leading buy side and sell side to update you about the latest trading strategies and innovative technology (download the brochure).

For more information on the event, or to register: email wbrinfo@wbresearch.com or call 65-64089205.

At the CFO Summit—Hong Kong 2011, you will meet forward-thinking leaders of the industry who have chosen to invest their money and most importantly, their time, in attending the conference with the main goal of resolving their key challenges addressed in the agenda. These are the CFOs who are actively seeking to purchase solutions to their problems.

Key conference highlights:

• Developing effective working capital management strategies to improve your liquidity
• Formulating a successful cash flow management system to better manage your funds
• Implementing effective financial risk management strategies to adapt to market volatility
• Understanding enterprise risk management techniques that can increase your stakeholder value
• Evaluating fundraising channels and strategies through the capital markets
• Managing your company’s performance using business analytics
• Developing financial forecasting approaches to ensure successful execution of short and long-term business strategies
• Analysing the key considerations to execute successful M&A strategies
• Examining your benchmarking process to enhance your financial and operational efficiency

Marcus Evans, 4th Annual CFO Forum is designed to bring industry leaders to explore current best practice and case scenarios so that delegates can gather all the insights that they need to successfully realise the finance issues. Also it provides the environment for financial professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Philippines, explore the new opportunities for business growth and review the lessons and experience in the finance sector. For full brochure and registration, kindly contact Ms Alexis at AlexisN@marcusevanskl.com or call her at +60327236662.

This conference will bring together custodians, fund managers, broker-dealers, Central SecuritiesDepositories (CSDs) and stock exchanges to address the key issues in pre and post-trade transactions and its implications for the various players in the market.

Key topics that will be discussed include the clearing and settlement landscape for high frequency trading (HFT), OTC derivatives clearing, Renminbi settlement and common bond-settlement platform. In addition, always important topics will also be addressed including managing changes in regulatory framework and the implications of asset allocation trends for custody, clearing and settlement.

3 easy ways to register and receive further information:

1.Visit www.custodysettlementasia.com/
2.Enquiry to: enquiery@iqpc.com.sg
3.Call +65 6722 9388  

CIO Day 2011, the largest gathering of industry movers and shakers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from the region, will be held on 18 March 2011 at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, with the theme of "Powering the Future of Business".

This year's full day conference we have invited influencial and respectable industry practitioners to share the discovery of innovative Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions that help organizations advance to the next level.
 

Funds China 2011 in its second year will be convened on 22nd-24th March, Shanghai, China, it is the only overseas investment conference for Chinese funds that is aimed at educating the investors in China and will gather senior decision-makers from leading institutional investors and service providers to discuss the hottest topics in this market.
 

CIPPE is the largest petroleum exhibition in Asia and one of the Top 3 in the world! The 11th CIPPE is expected to cover 80,000㎡exhibition area with 1,500 exhibitors.

3 associated exhibitions along with the CIPPE 2011:
1.CIOOE, The 8th China International Offshore Oil & Gas Exhibition.
2.EXPEC, The 8th China International Explosion Protection Electric Technology & Equipment Exhibition.
3.CIPE, The 11th China International Exhibition on Equipment of Pipeline and Oil &Gas Storage and Transportation.

Organizer: Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-10-5823 6588 / 6580
Fax: +86-10-5823 6567
E-mail: cippe@ZhenweiExpo.com
Website: http://www.cippe.com.cn/cippeen/  
Preregister online: http://www.zhenweiexpo.com/visitors/cippe_bj/en/
 

Join us at this 2-day conference to learn the best methodologies and tactics to boost your brand. Obtain a clear understanding of consumer behaviour and trends, and leverage on this knowledge to amplify your brand through digital platforms. Find out how brands such as Virgin Mobile, adidas, Dell, Sunkist, Flawless, Allianz and the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau have successfully incorporated digital as a means of delivering real-time, holistic and interactive brand experiences. Learn practical and actionable solutions from real-life case studies, and how to implement these new-formed insights for your brand! Register today!

BankTech Asia ‘11 will feature a 2-day multi streamed conference and panel discussion sessions by some of the top experts in the financial industry. This event will also feature a 2-day exhibition that showcases all the latest technology in the banking arena.

BankTech Asia 2011 is Asean’s largest and most dynamic banking technology event, providing the perfect corporate interface venue for new technology and services in banking industry. BankTech Asia 2011 welcomes all bankers and industry audiences, including international and local banking vendors, product developers and business partners to preview the latest offerings in the market.

Traders and investors looking for solutions, strategies and clarity in an ever-changing financial environment can look forward to a mega financial event – the Asia Trader & Investor Convention (ATIC)  which will be held on 2 & 3 April 2011 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. ATIC is a regional event tailored to bring the latest information and global expertise from the financial Industry’s top players to all traders and investors. Over 50 investments seminars   presented by over 30 renowned international market experts during the exhibition . Your best opportunity to hear what the experts   say and get well-informed first-hand investment  strategies  and reliable insights to grow your portfolio

For more information, please call  (603) 2770 9388 or visit www.theATIC.net

Ageing Asia Investment Forum 2011 – ‘Asia’s first healthcare and ageing well forum’

AAIF2011 brings over 200 international business, government and community leaders from Healthcare and Seniors Care to invest and create healthier ageing populations in Asia. The key focus of the event is on how private and public organisations in Asia Pacific are preparing for the changing needs of 1.2 billion ageing baby boomers, and the business opportunities in preventive health and healthy lifestyles - health screening, wellness, health tourism, retirement living and senior care.

For more information, please contact:
Kelvin Chung
T: +65 6853 2231
E: kelvinchung@xperientialevents.com

TradeTech India will examine the immense growth potential of the worlds 3rd largest trading market. It will attract key regulators, exchanges, prop traders, brokers and trading technology solutions providers to evoke the large pool of opportunities and detail the various strategies in place to bring India to the next level. The prevailing economic conditions in the Indian Equity market suggest that the market is poised to continue to rally in 2010 and further grow in 2011. The event has an extremely strong track record of being one of the must attend events on every institutional equity traders mind. The event will play host to some of the industries leading speakers who will layout a plethora of trading activities and share their best practices. Download the Trade Tech India brochure to view the full list of speakers. For more information, please contact wbrinfo@wbresearch.com

ASEAN Dialogues is the premier event for business and government leaders in Southeast Asia to network and join with global thought leaders to discuss solutions for some of the more important challenges facing the region.   What are the best practices for Asian corporations when investing abroad?  What does the future have in store for China? How can government and business work together to plan for and build better cities?  What are the business opportunities in Asia for clean energy?  If you are a C-level executive, join us and register before March 15 to obtain early-bird specials on passes and hotels.

 

Each April, the Forum’s Annual Conference brings together more than 1,500 senior government officials, corporate leaders and insightful scholars and experts from Asia and other parts of the world for a two-day, intensive and thought-provoking dialogue on the most pressing issues of Asia. Top Chinese leaders usually attend the Opening Plenary and deliver the keynote speech.

The only Japanese Hedge funds event - the 5th annual Hedge Fund Investments Japan - is your sole opportunity to access the key institutional investors and fund managers driving forward the hedge fund sector in Japan. At this conference you'll get critical insights into the strategies being developed as the world moves out of the economic crisis.
Our last Hedge Funds Investments Japan IQ brought together over 280 key hedge fund industry players including over 70 Japanese institutional investors.

For more information call +65 6722 9388, email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg or visit www.hedgefundinvestmentsjapan.com
 

Are you a Best Employer? 

Time is running out to participate in the Best Employers in APAC 2011 Study so sign up TODAY! 

In partnership with Wall Street Journal, the Best Employers Study is confidential and FREE and allows you to understand your employees’ views and perspectives. You can also benchmark your people practices against the best in the market. Leverage the results to help you attract, retain and engage your employees and drive superior business performance! 

Visit www.hewitt.com/bestemployersapac for more information or email us at bestemployersapac@hewitt.com.  

The Euromoney Training Bond School provides systematic, integrated training on all bond and bond related products available in the market today. The program is designed to equip you with the most professional, intensive and active market knowledge in this field.

For more information or to register email us on information@euromoneyasia.com or visit us online @ www.euromoneytraining.com/wsj and search Bond School Hong Kong.