The global credit crunch has taken its toll on both developed and emerging economies, causing political instability, investor uncertainty and a decline in market capital flows. What are the implications of political risk management on global business and emerging market investment strategies?
The FT Summit: Managing Global Political Risk, being held in partnership with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), will feature a combination of insightful presentations, penetrating panel discussions, and no-nonsense Q&A sessions. Through this exclusive, invitation-only half-day event, delegates will network, listen to and share perspectives on global political risk management and its impact on foreign direct investments in emerging markets.
Speakers and panelists include:
- Graeme Wheeler, Managing Director, Operations, The World Bank Group
- Dr Richard Ward, Chief Executive Officer, Lloyd's
- Izumi Kobayashi, Executive Vice President, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
- Raul Ascari, Chief Operating Officer, SACE SpA
- James Bond, Chief Operating Officer, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
- Herta von Stiegel, Executive Chairman, Ariya Capital Group
- Anne Marie Thurber, Senior VP & Managing Director, Zurich NA Surety, Credit and Political Risk
- Mansoor Dailami, Manager, International Finance, Development Prospects Group, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Chris Giles, Senior Economics Editor, Financial Times (Conference Chair)
Critical issues to be explored:
- What are the key global trends in political risk management and the constraints for foreign direct investment in emerging markets?
- What is the role of multilateral development banks in these times of uncertainty?
- Will current economic instability result in investors moving away from emerging markets?
- Which emerging market regions and sectors will offer the best opportunities for investors?
- How can corporations manage the new challenges in global political risk in a severely recessed economy?
- What new risk mitigation instruments and structures will appeal to investors to help foster foreign direct investment in emerging markets?
Who Should Attend:
Attendance at this summit is by invitation only and is designed for Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, CROs, COOs, CTOs, Chief Economists, Heads of Corporate Strategy, Senior Political Analysts and other senior figures representing emerging markets, multinational companies, risk mitigators, investment banks and lenders.
Additional senior applicants will be considered for invitation subject to availability of places and meeting the above criteria. To register your interest, please click here.
