MICROFINANCE EVENT: Microfinance Investments in Asia: Capturing the Untapped Potential of Asian Markets & International Investors

Event Name: Microfinance Investments in Asia: Capturing the Untapped Potential of Asian Markets & International Investors

Event Type: Conference

Event Description: This conference is intended for “central banks, policy makers, commercial banks, asset managers, private and institutional investors, multilateral investors, foundations, and family offices” to come together and gain exposure to opportunities for investments in microfinance in Asia. Attendees will gain such exposure through being presented with case studies and project results, as well as through the networking aspect of the conference. Specific opportunities through sessions are as follows:

* Examine regulation and policy across Asia to find out how it will affect microfinance growth
* Find out about accessing capital markets from Grameen Foundation, CARD and other microfinance leaders
* Analyze the latest results & opportunities in Cambodia, India, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and across the Asia region
* Identify effective strategies for promoting microfinance to high net worth individuals
* Learn how key foundations, institutional investors and development banks are planning to invest in Asia
* Find out how private equity, debt and equity funds are targeting microfinance across the region
* Evaluate optimal exit strategies for investments in Asian microfinance
* Two interactive workshops: Book for both to learn the latest on driving transparency in microfinance portfolio AND to learn how to develop offerings that attract the leading investors

Event Date/Time: January 26-27 2010

Event Location: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

Event Website: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/microfinance-investments-in-asia/index….

Event Registration: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/microfinance-investments-in-asia/regist…

Event Organizer: Standard Chartered Bank

Description of Organizer: Standard Chartered Bank is a London-based bank that participates in consumer banking, wholesale banking, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) banking, and Islamic banking (“Shariah-compliant financial products based on Islamic values”). According to its website, Standard Chartered Bank is listed on both the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, and operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. (http://www.standardchartered.com/home/en/index.html)

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