London

AFME annual Market Liquidity Conference remains the only event in the trading calendar designed for the industry by the industry, with separate fixed income and equities streams. The 2009 conference attracted over 400 delegates from both buy-side and sell side firms and our 2010 event is already booking up fast!

In one, fully-packed day you will gain high-level, up-to-date information, equipping you with the tools you need to succeed in 2010 and beyond

This intensive one day course gives a practical overview of the modern Islamic Finance sector, its functions and the main characteristics.

24 - 25 November 2009

Reuters IFR's Annual European LBO Conference focused last year on leveraged finance - this year, with LBO activity all but ceased in the wake of credit crisis, the conference will focus on current financing and refinancing options for European corporations, including restructuring and deleveraging corporate loans. This conference is a key focal point for the European leveraged and acquisition finance community.

7 - 9 December 2009

This intensive 3 day course starts with an introduction to equity valuation and analysis to move on to comparative company and multiple analysis and more complex issues related to the DCF valuation.

3 - 5 December 2009

This 2 day course uses a more complex financial model for the construction of a forecast and a more detailed set of financial accounts. More complex issues are dealt with such as forecasting provisions, NCIs and associates

19 - 20 November 2009

This 2 day training provides participants with a practical understanding of the private equity industry. The course looks at different types of private equity transactions and the principles of leveraged transactions. Delegates will learn how to evaluate risk and structure debt package as well as analyse key financial ratios. Finally, the course presents the key attributes of private equity as an alternative asset class for investors and the latest trends in the sector.

17 - 18 November 2009

All too often banks have seen the need to effectively manage their operational risks as simply an issue of complying with what the bank regulator requires, rather than a disciplined process that serves to not only ensure a banks survival but which can, in the long run, contribute to that bank's financial fortune.
Implementing an effective Operational Risk Management regimen is a complex process. At its core is an understanding of what Operations Risk is, how it can be managed. This course explores the Operations Risk management function and mitigation strategies. It is intended to move the participants beyond the international compliance requirements and into risk management as a value added proposition, increasing the bank's profitability and structural strength.

Whether you’re already investing in the environmental markets or examining the potential of this fast-growing sector, participating in this one-day Forum will give you the opportunity to pick up ideas, tips and inspiration from top-level investments specialists who have first-hand knowledge of what’s necessary to invest successfully in the environmental markets. The day will start with a keynote address “Creating Wealth Worth” from James Cameron, Vice Chair & Executive Director, Climate Change Capital.

Helping you to evaluate the tax & regulatory benefits of key jurisdictions.

There are a number of factors currently driving the re-domiciliation of hedge funds and many factors driving the relocation of hedge fund managers

IBC’s Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation for Managers brings together industry experts from the UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Ireland to debate and discuss the options and the real-life practicalities in making the move.

This is your best opportunity to hear from country regulators, expert legal and advisory, as well as direct from investors

10 - 11 November 2009

This practical 2 day course looks at how to account for a merger of two businesses and how the combine group is subsequently valued. The course introduces the concept of synergy valuation.