Events

Location: Claridge’s Hotel, London, UK

Organization: Adam Smith Conferences

While many debate whether there is still an “R” in BRIC, Russia and the CIS remain one of the largest under-researched opportunistic markets, posting double-digit returns even during turbulent times, despite all the usual risks associated with the region.  With a 20% returns performance during the crisis, Russia and CIS are currently the cheapest markets in the world with the highest risk-reward ratio. 

The 2010 programme includes:

• Chief economists’ panel discussion: Russia & the CIS vs. other emerging markets
• Global Investors’ Debate: What are the prospects for Russian and CIS alternatives in end-investor’s portfolios: how are macro issues affecting portfolio asset allocation?
• Interactive Panel Discussion on ‘corporate governance and transparency: are there any signs of improvement?’
• LP’s panel session - What are the differences between Russian & CIS private equity funds and those in mature markets?
• Fund of Funds Panel Discussion: manager selection, new legal structures, investor concerns & hedge funds’ newcomers watch, considering UCITS funds vs regular hedge funds

New topic include:

• Post-crisis ever-changing economic outlook for Russia & CIS: lessons learned from 1998 and 2008
• Foreigner investor attitudes towards Russia and the CIS: why do they discuss BRIC with no “R”?
• Is China becoming a major investor? What are the challenges of fostering relationships with Russia & the CIS
• An in-depth review of the investments’ landscape in Russia & the CIS: traditionals vs. alternatives?
• How they survived – the Russian & CIS hedge fund world landscape today
• A 360° review of the lucrative opportunities in the CIS and Central Asia
• A review of the real economy - which sectors are promising the biggest returns for alternative investments?

Speakers currently being invited:

• Bernie Sucher, Head of Russia, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
• Chris Weafer, Chief Economist, Uralsib
• Christopher Kampish, Head of Alternative Investment, Erste Bank
• Colin Breeze, Founding Partner, Breeze Ventures Management
• Jonathan Hauseman, Head of Alternative Investments and Emerging Markets, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
• Marc Faber, Gloom Doom Boom
• Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman, Templeton Asset Management
• Michael Calvey, Managing Partner, Baring Vostok
• Michael Kart, Fund Manger, Marshall Spectrum
• Patricia Cloherty, Founding Partner, Delta Private Equity
• Richard Dietz, Founder and President, VR Group
• Sergey Shershyryak, Partner, Adams Street Partners
• Simon Fentham-Fletcher, Head of Investment, Raiffeisen Investment Management
• Tatiana Chopova, Investment Manager, Alp Invest

Price: $2775.00 ($2299.00 until 16/07/2010)

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