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Tuesday, 17 March
Meet and hear from renowned financial experts and learn how they are evaluating the markets—where we are, where we are going, and how to identify (and profit) from the opportunities that lie ahead
Jim Rogers
Investor and Author
How I See the World Today and What I Am Doing
About It
Legendary investor Jim Rogers first made a name for himself with his Quantum hedge fund, which he co-founded in 1970. Over the next decade, Quantum gained 4,200%, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index climbed about 50%. Since his retirement at age 37, he has managed his own portfolio, served as professor of finance at Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and authored several books, including his latest A Bull in China: Investing Profitably in the Opening of the World's Greatest Market. Mr. Rogers will share his current outlook and in-depth insights into global markets, currencies, and commodities and where the best investments will be in the year ahead. |
Victor Chu
Chairman & CEO
First Eastern Investment Group
The Outlook for China
China has been a hotbed for investor interest for several years now. A lot of investors made a lot of money during the past several years, especially during the raging bull market when the Chinese market gained a staggering 80% in 2007. However many analysts worry about the vulnerability of its export-powered economy in the wake of the global economic slowdown. First Eastern Investment Group’s chairman, Victor Chu, will share his first-hand experience, analyzing the Chinese economy and investing in its markets. He will discuss where he sees growth potential and uncover the opportunities that lie ahead.
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Robert McTeer
Former President & CEO
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
The Financial Crisis: Causes and Cures. The Fed, the Treasury, the SEC
Dr. Robert McTeer has had a 36-year career with the US Federal Reserve System, including almost 14 years as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He was a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, serving with Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke. Dr. McTeer will review what has happened, what has been done about it so far, the likely long-term consequences, and what it will take to get us out of this mess. |
Joseph Battipaglia
Market Strategist-Private Client Group
Stifel Nicolaus
2009 Investor Outlook for the US Economy and Financial Markets
This famed Wall Street strategist is renowned for his winning nature as well as his influential forecasts on both the market and individual stocks. Joe Battipaglia is also chief investment officer of Washington Crossing Advisors, a Stifel Nicolaus investment advisory program. He will analyze the performance expectations for the US economy and its financial markets within the context of two countervailing forces: massive private delivering and unprecedented federal intervention. Short- and long-term effects (intended and unintended) of US fiscal and monetary policies will be analyzed. |
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FXDD: Is Forex Trading for You?
12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Foreign exchange is by far the world's largest financial market, amassing an astonishing daily turnover of USD1.9 trillion in round-the-clock trading. Besides 24-hour commission-free trading, the world of forex also offers surprisingly small margin requirements. Considering its volume and global reach, it's a smart move for investors of all means to have a basic understanding of this powerful world market. This session will cover topics such as the factors driving FX moves, as well as fundamental and technical trading strategies. Investors looking to get their feet wet or experienced traders just looking to improve their techniques will both find this session invaluable. |
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