Review of the FundForum that took place in Monaco from 22 - 25 June 2009


A Great Investment in Time & Money!

The FundForum International is the most cost-effective way of meeting with leading asset managers and distributors from across Europe, Asia, the US, the Middle East & Latin America - all under one roof.

  • "I have never seen such a senior gathering of fund & asset management professionals in one place before - it is phenomenal."
  • "We are so pleased to be here. Attending the FundForum is the best, and possibly only place you can get the information you need to move your business forward in these challenging times."
  • Highlights of FundForum 2009 Included:

    • State Of The Industry CEO Address: "How Can We Win Investors Back? Identifying The Critical Steps To Regaining Client Trust In The New World Order Presented By Geoff Towers, CEO, Standard Life Savings followed by a CEO Thinktank with Schroders, HSBC Global Asset Management, Thames River Capital & BNP Paribas Investment Partners.
    • Investor ThinkTank: Investment Reconsidered:"How Are Investors Rethinking Investment Strategies In the Light Of Recent Turmoil & How Will It Impact Investment Products, Fees & Mandates?" with insights from leading fund selectors Allfunds Bank, Towry Law, ABP Investments & Citi Consumer Bank
    • Special extended session examining "A New Model For Asset Management: Who Will Win Out In The Battle For Survival Of The Fittest?" with insights from leading CEOs from Aberdeen Asset Management, Allianz Global Investors, Jupiter Asset Management and Aviva Investors.  
    • Focus on Asset Allocation and have two special extended sessions examining "Asset Allocation, Fund Selection, Financial Planning & Advice" with leading IFAs, Private Banks, Fund of Funds & Pensions Funds including Towry Law, Old Broad Street Research, BlueFin Wealth Management, LGT Capital, Citi Private Bank, ATP & Pensioenfonds Stork

150+ Senior Expert Speakers Included:

Elizabeth Corley
Elizabeth Corley CEO ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS, EUROPE
Massimo Tosato
Massimo Tosato Vice-Chairman SCHRODERS
Jean-Baptiste de Franssu
Jean-Baptiste de Franssu CEO INVESCO EUROPE
Martin Gilbert
Martin Gilbert CEO ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT
Geoff Towers
Geoff Towers CEO STANDARD LIFE SAVINGS
Andrew Fisher
Andrew Fisher Chief Executive TOWRY LAW
Juan Alcaraz
Juan Alcaraz CEO ALLFUNDS BANK
Alexis Calla
Alexis Calla Global Director, Investment Products & Advice, Global Consumer Group CITI

800+ Of The Most Senior Executives Of The Fund & Asset Management World Attended The FundForum International 2009

FundForum In The News:

Pause for Reflection
Hedgweek.com

Party? What Party? Hard Work In Monaco
Pauline Skypala of the FTfm reports from the FundForum 2009

Just Another Snark Hunt?
Claire Milhench of Reuters reports from the FundForum 2009

SEB Fund Arm Plans Credit Hedge Fund - Announced at the FundForum
Reuters, USA

Jupter to Tap Investor Anger for France Push, The Guardian, UK

Funds Fear ETF Threat To Active Business, Forbes.com

Industry Risk: European Regulation of Alternative Investment Fund Managers
Riskcentre.com

FundForum Blog
Niklas Tell reports from the FundForum for fundselection.com.

Fund Managers Call for Fees Overhaul, Quote.com

BNP Paribas To Split Up Fortis Investments
Announced at the FundForum 2009, Business24-7.me

Asset Managers Struggle To Bridge Trust Gap, World News Network

European Asset Managers Eye US Acquisitions
Claire Milhench reports for Interactive Investor from the FundForum 2009

Threadneedle Eyes Property M&A
Claire Milhench reports for Reuters UK from the FundForum 2009

UCITS III Limits On Hedge Fund Leverage Not Appropriate, says FSA
at the FundForum 2009. Hannah Stodell, Moneymarketing.com

 

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