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Middle East Investment Conference
20–21 March 2013
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hosted with CFA Society Emirates
As a wave of change continues to sweep the Middle East, it is essential that investment professionals consider the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
The CFA Institute flagship regional event, the Middle East Investment Conference, brings together noted researchers, speakers, writers, investment professionals, academics, and experts to examine these important issues. The Middle East Investment Conference is the must-attend event for senior investment professionals wanting to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments.
The focus of the Middle East Investment Conference is ‘Investing in a Changing Arab World’; this conference centres on practical solutions to regional and global investment challenges. Representatives from a range of regulators and exchanges will tackle the importance of financial market reforms, transparency, investor education, and good corporate governance, and leading global economists will discuss the impact of global economic trends on the region.
Conference speakers and participants considering future opportunities will certainly reveal some differences of opinion; the inevitable debate will be a feature of the conference programme. Speakers will argue their positions and broaden the discussion to include attendees.
With a compelling and informative programme, the Middle East Investment Conference provides delegates with the opportunity to network with industry colleagues. It is an ideal opportunity to share best practices, as well as voice concerns and encounter different perspectives.
Featured Speakers
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Walid Hanna
Walid Hanna is managing partner at Middle East Venture Partners. Previously, he served as CEO at Dubai International … Read More
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Ibrahim Turhan
Ibrahim M. Turhan is chairman and CEO at Borsa Istanbul. Previously, he served as a lecturer at various … Read More
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