London

5 - 6 November 2009

There is no doubt that private equity in Central and Eastern Europe is now moving into the big league. Despite the doom and gloom which has characterised global markets during the past twelve months, CEE remains an area of strong interest to investors.

The time has come again for leading private equity professionals to get together in London for C5's CEE Private Equity Forum which continues to attract hundreds of participants since its inception in 1996.

4 - 5 November 2009

ICG-Events are organizing the seventh International Real Estate Finance (IREF) Summit on the 4th -5th November 2009 at the Radisson SAS Hotel at Portman Square in London. IREF is now the premier conference brand in real estate financing industry specializing in the latest developments in conventional and Islamic real estate financing products.

2 - 5 November 2009

Now in its 8th year, a growing number of delegates see HEDGE 2009 as their preferred hedge fund event globally. Attracting up to 400 delegates, HEDGE 2009 brings together the best-performing hedge fund managers, the most serious investors and the most thought-provoking content.

2 - 3 December 2009

The repo market is the lubricant that keeps the financial engine running. It serves as the link between the money and capital markets, and is vital to the well functioning of the financial markets. The turmoil in the market over the past two-years has further enhanced the importance of the repo market.
This practical 2 day training will explain the main characterisitcs and processes related to the repo market as well as the impact of recent events on future developments.
By the end of this course you will:
• Understand the repo market, its main players and types of transactions
• Explore the cash flows associated with different repo transactions
• Learn about different repo applications including yield curve trading, matched book trading and basis trading with futures
• Be able to indentify and assess the risks arising from using repo and how to minimise the exposure to those risks
• Explore the recent market trends, the impact of the crisis and future developments

13.30 - 17.30

This year the wealth management community has, selectively, struggled to justify itself to clients – particularly with some mediocre investment performances. Other client concerns relate to high staff turnover & the impact of non-wealth management activity within parent banks onto the wealth management business itself.
Going forward, the reputation of the organization and quality of line management and financial advice will be crucial for the wealth managers to hold onto disgruntled clients. As ever though, in adversity lies an opportunity for those managers with a business model aligning their interests with those of their clients.

This hands on workshop analyses current market conditions for wealth management and private banking industry while giving an excellent opportunity for discussing main challenges with your peers.

1 - 2 December 2009

This 2 day course will give participants a practical understanding of portfolio creation and management techniques. Delegates will learn to analyse pros and cons of investing in bonds, equities and alternative instruments, explore methods for measuring returns and risk and explore how to build an optimal portfolio for private clients.