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The European Banking Authority has postponed stress tests until next year as supervisors look into how major banks classify and value assets. "Concerns remain on asset quality and forbearance, which need to be addressed," Chairman Andrea Enria said. "This is also a necessary precondition for the credibility of the next EU-wide stress test."- The International Monetary Fund has conducted a comprehensive analysis of monetary policy at central banks in Europe, Japan and the US, noting that their efforts to encourage growth and improve market stability largely have been successful. The IMF also says that if the economic outlook worsens, central banks in Europe and the US could ease monetary policy further; however, they risk diminishing returns- that the ETF assets linked to the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index Series, reached $US10.5 billion in assets under management, as of 30 April 2013. In total, more than US$176 billion of ETF assets are currently benchmarked to FTSE indices worldwide - The 24% rise in Lloyds Banking Group shares this year following the 85% rise in 2012 shows the bank's return to the private sector and the resumption of dividends is getting closer, shareholders have been told.the bank's shares hit a two-year high of 61p yesterday, chairman Sir Win Bischoff told the annual meeting in Edinburgh the prospects of a sale of the taxpayer's 39% stake have improved with the bank's return to profit, and dividends will be restarted "as soon as we are able". He added: "We fully understand the difficulties their absence is causing shareholders." - The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (VdP) says that prices on the German market for owner occupied residential properties rose again in the first quarter of 2013. The Price Index for Owner Occupied Housing went up by 3.4% in the first three months of this year compared with the corresponding quarter one year before. Developments were driven in particular by the market for condominiums, with prices climbing 5.7% year-on-year - Judge Daniel Hurley of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered supplemental consent orders against defendants Philip Milton and Trade, LLC, both of Palm Spring Gardens, Florida. Milton must now pay restitution of more than $10.8m and a further civil monetary penalty and Trade, LLC, to pay restitution of over $11.4m and a $28.4m civil monetary penalty for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi commodity pool scheme.

FundForum Asia 2012

FundForum Asia 201224th – 27th April 2012Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Konghttp://www.ftseglobalmarkets.com/

Whether you are an established member of the Asian investment management community or just setting up business in the region, FundForum Asia is an unmissable opportunity for you to showcase your expertise, learn from the industry leaders and make vital new contacts.

For the latest information, and to register, visit: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/FKN2326FGMWL

NEW PROGRAMME & NETWORKING FEATURES FOR 2012 INCLUDE

Here are some of the new features we will be pioneering next year at FundForum Asia:

  • CEO Question Time: Your opportunity to put your burning questions to a top panel of CEOs - you choose what’s on the agenda, not the moderator!
  • The Portfolio Managers Showcase: Present you newest fund before a committee of fund selectors
  • Closed Door “On The Ground” Sessions: Debate those sensitive issues affecting your business
  • A Brand New Emerging Markets Summit Day: An entire day dedicated to the most attractive investment destination at the moment
  • Back By Popular Demand – The China Summit: An in-depth learning opportunity on the most significant market for the region
  • Back By Popular Demand  - The Global Fund Distribution Summit: Meet with leading fund selectors, plus local and global asset managers, and find out the very latest distribution trends

What Makes FundForum Asia The Biggest And Most Prestigious Asset Management Conference In The Region?

  • Over 450 attendees in 2011!
  • Over 30 Leading Asian and International CEO
  • 100+ Fund Selectors To Meet And Do Business With
  • Over 50 Hours Of Potential Networking
  • More Than 70 Key Learning Sessions
  • 3 Special Focus Summit Days






    PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012

    • As always, our focus has been on bringing the FundForum audience the most relevant and cutting edge topics in Asian Investment & Wealth Management. Here are a few of the new topics we will be covering this year

    • Assessing The Globalisation Of The Asian Investment Management Industry
    • The Regionalisation Of Domestic Asset Management
    • Creating The Business Model For The Future
    • From Shelf-Space to Mind-Space: Creating A Winning Product Proposition For The Asian Investor
    • Addressing The Retirement Needs Of An Ageing Asian Population
    • Lifting The Lid on RMB Funds

    NOT TO BE MISSED!

    The FundForum Asia Distribution Summit
    23rd April 2012

    2011 was the best year yet for the pre-conference Distribution Summit. This is now recognised as the foremost meeting point for Asset Managers and Fund Selectors for the region – topics for this year include:

    • How To Overcome Volatility-Driven Inertia Amongst Investors?
    • What Does It Take To Get On The Strategic Partner List Of Major Asian Fund Platforms?
    • Understanding What Makes A Good Manager In The Eyes Of A Fund Selector?
    • What Are Private Banking Advisors Advising Their Clients?

    And much much more…….

    PLUS!

    China Summit – 27 April 2012

    Everything you need to know about doing business in China from the development in QDII & QFII, to investor appetite and the future for RMB Funds, with some of the mainland’s key managers & distributors

    Emerging markets Summit -23rd April 2012

    Get to grips with the crucial issues to consider when investing in Emerging and Frontier markets from the leading experts in this field.

    For the latest information, and to register, visit: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/FKN2326FGMWL

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