http://www.123conferences.com/templates/Default/img/logo.gifhttp://www.123conferences.com/Listings of conferences and Trade Shows in this directory are free, use our simple and fast mini-site form. Post your event on 123conferences and expose it to thousands of visitors who are looking for up- to- date and relevant information. To add your event to this category -  click here. Visitors are invited to post recommendations or comments about each event. http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/the-state-of-the-economy-l536.htmlThe State of the Economy 26 February 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/economy/ Contact name: Evelyn Marchant The UK economic outlook is at its most uncertain in a decade. With inflation fluctuating, residential property prices rising unabated and growing political debate in the arena of fiscal policy, questions are being asked of how best to respo Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/gcc-small-and-medium-business-conference-l515.htmlThe conference, which is organized by Datamatix in association with our global partners, will explore innovative developments for Small and Medium Businesses in a global economy and provide delegates with the valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with international counterparts as to how a small and medium size business can best be positioned for local and global success. More than 500 business owners, entrepreneurs, economists, government and community leaders not just from the GCC region but also from Europe, North Africa and Asia are expected to attend the event, speakers and panelists will include leaders, sr. level executives from the Government and Private sector.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/1st-international-conference-on-economic-and-management-perspectives-l308.htmlWelcome to the First International Conference on Economic and Management Perspectives organized by International Economic Society. This major international event will be held in Famagusta, North Cyprus from October 16-19, 2008. The conference will be held at Salamis Bay Hotel Congress Center. The conference will address a range of important topics. The conference will include numerous papers by academics and researchers from around the globe. The thematic contributions of this conference will be on new perspectives and developments in the fields of economics and management. Thus, this will provide opportunity to present and share papers with other colleagues from different countries. Conference participants are welcome to submit abstracts in the initial stage and full papers once their abstracts are accepted. All conference papers will be published in e-proceedings. On the other hand, full papers will undergo a peer review process and will be evaluated by a team of referees to be published in Conference Proceedings. Furthermore, papers accepted for Conference Proceedings will be considered for publication in the regular issues of International Journal of Economic Perspectives which is published by International Economic Society.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/2008-the-9th-international-finance-conference-corporate-finance-management-theory-and-practice-l306.html We kindly invite you to participate in the IXth conference in the series of: „Corporate Finance Management – Theory and Practice” organized by the Department of Corporate Finance and Value Management and the Department of Public and International Finance of Wroclaw University of Economics held on 19-21 May 2008 in Karpacz, Poland. Particularly we invite scientists and practitioners, whose fields of interests encompass the following issues: investment decisions of companies financial decisions of companies liquidity management in company risk management in company international finance in companies’ management real estate – financing and management Papers submitted for conference with the content of 20.000 signs maximum, after qualification process will be published in Wroclaw University of Economics Journal: 'Prace Naukowe Akademii Ekonomicznej we Wroclawiu'. Registration fee is 1100,00 z³ (about 400 €) and covers: costs of conference materials and publishing, two days full board and accommodation, barbeque party with life music and official dinner. Reception of participants starts on 19th of May 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The conference is over after closing session on 21st of May 2008, midday. The registration of participant for conference can be done by login on the conference web page (http://zafin.ae.wroc.pl/), The deadline for registration and turning in papers is 15th of October 2007. The book with conference materials will be published before the conference. The papers sent after the deadline will be published in the conference materials of next conference in 2009. The deadline for making conference fee payments is 1st of April 2008 for the account given below (the subject of payment must be indicated as ZAFIN 08). Please send the confirmation of payment by fax. The invoices will be sent right after posting the payments to the conference account. Conference account: Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. 17 Oddzia³ we Wroc³awiu SWIFT: WBKPPLPPAXXX PL 07 1090 2529 0000 0006 3400 0503 ZAFIN 08 Yours sincerely Prof. dr hab. in¿. Wies³aw Pluta Prof. dr hab. Bogumi³ Bernaœ http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/exempt-organizations-conference-l124.html • Find out the latest status on legislative issues and initiatives • Join a panel discussion about the revised Form 990 • Learn what has happened in the private foundation arena • Receive an update about international activities • Learn the latest thinking on governance issues and concernshttp://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/latin-american-private-wealth-summit-l116.htmlOpal Financial Group's Latin American Private Wealth Summit is an event designed to address the challenges family offices and high net worth individuals face in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and other Latin American markets. By covering such issues as risk management techniques, private equity investment, tax planning, asset allocation, hedge fundselection strategies, the impact of technology on portfolio management and more, this event will focus on a range of strategies and solutions designed to maximize returns. Worldwide surges in oil prices are just one of many factors leading to tremendous economic growth in Latin America. In addition, growth in the number of high net worth individuals in Latin American countries (currently over 300,000 high net worth individuals with over $3.8 trillion in assets) presents favorable circumstances for the wealth management industry. Estimates arethat by the end of the decade, these high net worth individuals will hold over $5 trillion in assets. Participants of the Summit will engage in an open exchange of ideas on investment opportunities while maximizing their exposure through networking with the top investors, managers, plan sponsors, endowments and foundations specializing in private wealth management.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/regulatory-compliance-l107.htmlUnderstand the regulatory framework governing the financial services industry. -Know essential regulations that have to be complied with. -Introduction to Basel II. Seminar Facilitators: Mr. Adam K.K. Wong, B.Acc, FCPA, Certified Professional Trainer Dr. Jeffery C.K. Lim, Ph.D., C.Sci., C.Maths., FIMA, FRM, PRMhttp://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/sepa-2007-l106.htmlSEPA 2007 provides critical insight into the business and regulatory challenges facing all payment professionals as they prepare for the introduction of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Independent coverage This year’s conference will be hosted by Febelfin and will bring together influential speakers from leading organizations in the payments industry. We will welcome market players and visionaries as well as representatives from regulatory bodies including: EPC, EU, Swift, ING, Dexia, Mastercard, McKinsey, The Boston Consulting Group. An unrivalled opportunity to hear from leading payments practitioners. Topics that really matter Our research-driven agenda will address the issues that matter most to you! In one day you will have the opportunity to hear business-critical information, learn from experts and debate with colleagues about: SEPA and the Payments Service Directive: next steps Implementation and beyond Pan-European 3rd Card scheme: mirage or holy grail? The position of Belgium in an international payments landscape Make sure you maintain your competitive advantage and register for SEPA 2007 today!http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/the-impact-of-chinas-new-bankruptcy-law-and-the-investment-opportunities-for-hedge-funds-private-equity-funds-and-commercial-banks-l105.htmlPresenters: Brent C. Carlson, Vice-President ALIXPARTNERS, LLC Phil Groves, Managing Director ANGELO GORDON Benjamin Fanger, Managing Director SHORELINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT China's first enterprise bankruptcy law which became effective on June 1, 2007, was set up to protect creditors and investors in a single, unified insolvency regime applicable to China's former state-owned enterprises, private companies, and foreign-invested enterprises. This law allows both domestic and foreign owners and creditors to assert rights to assets in China and to pursue claims of under-performing businesses. In addition to reviewing the major provisions of China’s new bankruptcy law, the webinar will focus on the impact the new law will have on investing opportunities for mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and distressed debt investing. Topics will include: * China's increasingly important role in global economy. * China's strong economic growth – now the fourth largest economy in the world. * Aggressive global expansion program * General Provisions of the law 1. Unified insolvency regime 2. Grounds for insolvency 3. Cross-border issues 4. Role of the court 5. Independent administrator 6. Creditor clout 7. Restructuring and composition procedures 8. Revocation of transactions before bankruptcy proceedings accepted 9. Order of payment 10. Set-off rights 11. Clear procedures 12. Role of regular of financial institutions * What all of this means for investors 1. Opportunities for financial investors 2. Opportunities for strategic investors 3. Opportunities for out of court restructurings Don't miss your chance to learn how to capitalize on distressed opportunities in China! Bring your toughest questions for the presenters to address during this interactive online event!http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/banktech-middle-east-2007-l85.htmlBankTech Middle East hosts up to 200 C-Level executives from Banks and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. The event is focused towards the needs of the CIOs and the IT Directors of banks and financial institutions, such as core banking systems, CRM applications, Islamic banking, Risk management, and e-banking solutions. The format of the event is much more exclusive than a trade show or expo with one-to-one meetings sessions along with a cutting edge conference agenda. As mentioned, the event is open to only pre-qualified senior-level executives and by invitation only. THE FORMAT: •Keynote and Panel Discussions Keynote and Panel discussions are led by C-level executives from the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest banks. •Prescheduled One-to-One Business Meetings Prescheduled one-to-one meetings ensure that delegates meet the solutions providers of their choice. All delegates get a chance to discuss the specific needs of their banks and seek customized solutions from the solution providers. •Educational Workshop Sessions Solution providers will run workshops in a case study led by C-Level executives. Since the case study is led by a peer, delegates can interact with someone who understands their banks specific needs. THE DELEGATES: BankTech Middle East is hosting up to 200 C-Level executives from Banks and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. Each delegate is extensively prequalified in terms of their spending budget and solutions they seek. Delegates will represent banks (Retail, Commercial, Corporate, Central and Investment Banks), financial institutions and insurance companies. SOLUTION PROVIDER CATEGORIES: Core Banking Solutions Service Oriented Architecture Corporate Credit Risk Analytics/ Enterprise Risk Management Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consulting & Auditing for the Financial Services industry ATM Management & Monitoring CRM Solutions Regulatory Compliance Business Intelligence Security Solutions Enterprise Content Management Enterprise Data Management Multi-channel Distribution Business Process Management IT Systems Management Solutions Payment & Clearing Solutionshttp://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/advanced-mergers-acquisitions-leading-players-leading-deals-l65.htmlThe rules of the takeover game have been changed by recent adjustments in financial markets and the significant involvement of private equity players and hedge funds in M&A deals. With M&A still dominating headlines, attend this event to get up to speed on new strategies so your deal team will be prepared to take advantage of consolidation opportunities. What sets this conference apart from others is the quality of speakers and practical nature of the presentations from key industry participants. An impressive faculty of senior industry executives, investment bankers and professionals will focus on a variety of case studies from recent high profile transactions as they address, among other things: • Investment bankers’ perspectives on global, cross-border and domestic deals – where is the market headed in 2008? • What are some of the leading M&A strategies in mining and income funds? • How will the end of a debt-driven bull market affect M&A valuations? • What do private equity players and hedge funds look for in M&A transactions both as an investor, buyer and seller? • How do you build a Company for sale and execute an auction? • What impact does the increasingly complex corporate governance environment have on your transaction? • How to avoid legal minefields and serious execution risks in Going Private transactions • Successful use of the “just say no” defence in a hostile takeover • How to assess and manage business and legal risks associated with litigious deals • Structuring cross-border and domestic deals to comply with recent tax, antitrust (regulatory) and legal developments • Latest technology and structures evolving around the privatization of an income fund At this Advanced Mergers & Acquisitions conference, the in-depth nature of the topics will provide attendees with the practical information necessary in order to compete in rapidly evolving M&A markets. We believe that you will come away from this conference with a better understanding of the key drivers in M&A across a wide variety of industry sectors. Our speakers have been key participants in deals involving in excess of $50 billion, in aggregate, over the past twelve months and can speak first hand about the cutting edge issues. Please join us for this conference - it will be an excellent investment of your time.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/http-www-arkgroupaustralia-com-au-events-b092-classschemes-htm-l63.htmlClassification schemes are critical tools that can simplify business processes and provide an accurate representation of an organisation’s information. Systems such as taxonomies, thesauri, metadata, ontologies and folksonomies can assist in managing information, classifying data and meeting the specific needs of user groups. A scheme that is well designed, executed and orchestrated has the potential to transform an organisation so that it’s consistently efficient, productive and viable. However, many stakeholders are confused as to the purposes, functions, and benefits associated with these schemes. Users are often intimidated by the features available, the extent of the capabilities, and the potential training and skills base required in order to use these schemes effectively. This can lead to the production of inaccurate or incomplete information that does not accurately portray the current status of the organisation, therefore negatively impacting on business functions, growth, profitability and long term potential. This conference will allow you to hear practical case studies to provide you with insights into how others have implemented, executed, managed and maintained classification schemes within their organisations. The following key areas will be addressed: Implementing an effective classification scheme that aligns with business strategy Encouraging ownership over processes and developing user confidence Exploring the search function and providing links to other systems Understanding terminology and establishing a corporate language Investigating the possibilities in integrating collaborative technologieshttp://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/3rd-annual-alpha-generation-forum-l61.html3rd Annual Alpha Generation Forum The Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, New York City December 3 - 4, 2007 Event Overview Produced in association with Money Management Letter and Foundation and Endowment Money Management the Alpha Generation Forum, provides a series of lively panel debates, individual presentations and case studies, through which, you will learn a basic breakdown of the separation of alpha and beta, integrating these strategies within your existing portfolio, finding a good alpha hedge fund manager and optimizing your portfolio through combining LDI and portable alpha. Also don't miss the opportunity to discuss and debate key issues such as whether traditional managers are failing to find alpha, 130/30 as a viable substitute for more sophisticated hedge fund programs and more. Advisory Board Robert M. Hunkeler, Vice President of Investments, International Paper Ronald G. Layard-Liesching, Chief Investment Officer, Pareto Partners Laurence Siegel, Director of Research, Investments Division, Ford Foundation Gregory T. Williamson, Sr. Investment Manager, BP America Inc.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/cdo-summit-l55.htmlSet to take place December 2 - 4, 2007, participants will learn the newest techniques to maximize returns and reduce risk exposure in this growing area of Asset-Backed Finance. An in-depth review of recent regulatory changes, in addition to rating agency methodology, legal, tax and structural considerations will provide attendees with the tools necessary to stay one step ahead of their competitors. This three-day conference will serve as an opportunity where a meaningful dialogue can be opened to address concerns regarding this dynamic segment of the market. Scheduled to run concurrently with the Tenth Annual Alternative Investing Summit, this event promises to be the "must attend" CDO event of 2007.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/alternative-investing-summit-l52.htmlThe label “alternative” describes a nebulous investment class to many investors, especially those in the institutional world who have strict ethical and fiduciary obligations to their organizations. However, pursuing alternative investment is essential to maximizing returns while maintaining proper asset allocation in plan portfolios of endowments, foundations, family offices, and public and corporate funds. The Alternative Investment Summit will bring together trustees and representatives of institutions as well as money managers and consultants to explore the roles of alternative opportunities and strategies in an educational environment. Participants and delegates will investigate a range of critical investment issues, including discussion of the risks and benefits involving private equity, investigating the risks and rewards involved with hedge funds, examining means of cutting costs associated with implementation of absolute returns strategies, reviewing the future of commodities, and surveying the landscape of emerging international markets.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/seventh-annual-cdo-summit-l51.html Opal Financial Group's Seventh Annual CDO Summit is an educational forum designed for investors, issuers, underwriters, credit enhancers, rating agencies, lawyers and accountants. Set to take place December 2 - 4, 2007, participants will learn the newest techniques to maximize returns and reduce risk exposure in this growing area of Asset-Backed Finance. An in-depth review of recent regulatory changes, in addition to rating agency methodology, legal, tax and structural considerations will provide attendees with the tools necessary to stay one step ahead of their competitors. This three-day conference will serve as an opportunity where a meaningful dialogue can be opened to address concerns regarding this dynamic segment of the market. Scheduled to run concurrently with the Tenth Annual Alternative Investing Summit, this event promises to be the "must attend" CDO event of 2007.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/regulation-risk-compliance-forum-2007-l41.htmlThe key purpose of RRC 2007 is to demonstrate through an up-to-the-minute and expert seminar programme how investment in technology can be regarded not as a cost but, through best execution, as a way of adding value and achieving optimal ROI and competitive advantage across an enterprise. There will also be the opportunity to network and attend one-one-one meetings with the most innovative solutions providers. Delegates attending will include senior executives and industry leaders from exchanges, universal banks, investment banks, asset management firms, hedge/mutual funds and broker/dealers (securities firms) and insurance companies.http://www.123conferences.com/business_retail/accounting/achieving-compliance-with-the-eup-directive-l525.htmlThis course will brief you on the requirements of the EuP Directive, the status of implementation, the key business issues and practical ways in which your business can respond to minimise cost and risk. Organized by: ERA Technology Ltd