Switzerland

PIP Investor Geneva 2011 will incorporate a conference on Global Investments, hosting over thirty senior international investment specialists, covering a series of strategies and themes for asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Listen to leading CIO’s, Allocators, and Research Heads discussing their views and predictions on financial markets.

Take part in a series of workshops dedicated exclusively to a number of timely and successful investment strategies across a series of asset classes.

08:25 – 12:40

Assets under management (AUM) in the pan-European Exchange-Traded Funds segment continued to show a growth pattern over third quarter 2010, gaining 5.80% to 197.06 billion euros.

This ETF seminar will provide a dedicated and educational platform, offering professionals a concise and timely insight into the latest themes and topics concerning the ETF landscape.

Presentations from leading specialists, market makers and allocators, informing and updating investors on new trends, ideas and opportunities into this asset class.

PIP Investor Zurich will feature a main conference on global investments, hosting over thirty senior international financial and investment specialists, covering a series of themes for asset allocation. Listen to leading CIO’s, Allocators, and Heads of Research discussing their views and predictions on financial markets and the implications for portfolio construction. Take part in a series of workshops dedicated exclusively to a number of timely and successful investment strategies across a series of asset classes.

15 - 17 June 2011

The private wealth conference will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in emerging markets, alternative investments, real estate, global credit & fixed income markets along with numerous other asset types.

27 - 30 June 2011

SuperReturn Emerging Markets provides a one-stop-shop for LPs looking for strategies to increase their exposure to emerging markets by bringing together the best GPs from each region, international titans from global mega-funds and experienced regional funds of funds. And of course, added to this mix are LPs investing in emerging markets private equity right now!

There are a number of factors currently driving the re-domiciliation of hedge funds and many factors driving the relocation of hedge fund managers.
• Increased taxes
• Controversial new European regulation
• Investor flight to quality and transparency,
The factors are just some of the drivers behind fund managers relocating or part-relocating their business. IBC’s Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation for Managers & Funds brings together industry experts from the UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Ireland and Malta to debate and discuss the options and the real-life practicalities in making the move.

For the first time, the world’s leading wealth management forum is moving to Zurich to address the key asset management, client relationship and international tax planning solutions services affecting portfolio managers, private bankers, wealth managers, HNWI advisors and fiduciaries. Shorex Zurich is a one day exhibition and conference offering a unique business platform where professionals can network to explore new services, products and ideas in wealth management in a friendly and stimulating environment.

The Shorex Wealth Management Forum Zurich will attract professionals from Zurich, Switzerland and Europe. After 9 years of success in Geneva as the most credible European platform for professionals advising HNWIs, Shorex is now launching its sister forum in Zurich, Switzerland’s leading financial centre. Only professionals from the buy-side are invited to attend as delegates.

The 9th edition of the Shorex Wealth Management Forum will take place in Geneva on 19-20 October at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices. The event attracts over 1500 participants. This is a unique platform where professionals can network to explore new services, products and ideas. The main themes at the event are: Commodities, Gold & Precious Metals, Fixed Income, Emerging Markets, ETFs, UCITS Hedge Funds, Forex, Tax Planning. The programme is designed to fit your busy schedule with most presentations running no longer than 20 minutes and many interactive roundtables. For conference programme updates and list of participants please visit http://www.shorexgeneva.com

Financial intermediaries such as Private Bankers, Independent Asset Managers, Fund of Funds, Family Offices, Money Managers and Trustees, Portfolio Managers, Client Relationship Managers, Analysts, Tax Consultants, Lawyers, Accountants, Estate Practioners, Wealth Advisors, Brokers, Fiduciary & Life Insurance Specialists are entitled to a complimentary invitation. Please apply online at the Shorex Geneva website.

15 - 17 November 2010

Preserving wealth continues to top the priority list of
family offices and their investment arms. Mastering the
principal drivers of returns, fund selection and asset
allocation, holds the key to ultimate portfolio
performance. The exclusive Elite Summit brings
together investment strategists from prominent family
offices, trusts, foundations and endowments with
leading asset managers and wealth management
professionals to explore lucrative investment potential.

7 - 9 June 2010

The family office conference will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in emerging markets, alternative investments, real estate, global credit & fixed income markets along with numerous other asset types.