SIFMAGLOBAL Association News
AFME: A new trade body for Europe
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009
As regulation of financial markets takes on an increasingly global dimension, the London Investment Banking Association and the European operations of SIFMA joined forces to form the Association for Financial Markets in Europe. Former affiliates of SIFMA -- the European Covered Bond Dealers Association, the European High Yield Association, the European Primary Dealers Association, the European Securities Services Forum and the European Securitisation Forum -- will be integrated into AFME's business-policy divisions. Learn more.
AFME's Taylor appointed to UK Treasury post
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009
The UK Treasury announced the appointment of Jonathan Taylor as managing director of financial services. Taylor, CEO of AFME, was director general of the London Investment Banking Association before AFME's formation, as a result of the LIBA and SIFMA Europe merger. The appointment is a return of sorts for Taylor, who previously served as a director for macroeconomic policy and international finance and a senior Treasury official in the UK's permanent representation at the EU. Taylor's career also includes a period as managing director at UBS.
Engage China urges Obama to push for financial-sector modernisation in China
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009
Engage China is a coalition of 11 financial-services trade associations, including SIFMA. Engage China supports high-level engagement with China, with an emphasis on continued reforms in the country's financial sector. It released a statement on US President Barack Obama's trip to China.
Speakers being confirmed! -- ESF/ECBDA Spanish Securitisation & Covered Bonds Seminars -- TODAY AND THURSDAY at Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles in Madrid
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2009
On behalf of the European Securitisation Forum and the European Covered Bond Dealers Association, we are pleased to introduce these timely seminars focusing on Spanish markets. Conveniently held during two evenings at Madrid's famous Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles, both seminars will cover key issues, including:
- What are the key variables to consider when buying Spanish securitisations or cedulas?
- Which specific Spanish transactions or asset classes offer more relative value after the credit crunch?
- How we can improve market liquidity?
More than 15 speakers are confirmed, and the programme is online.
For more information, contact:
Martha Hammond
mhammond@sifma.org
+44 (0) 207 743 9327
Speakers being confirmed! -- ESF/ECBDA Spanish Securitisation & Covered Bonds Seminars -- WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY at Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles in Madrid
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
On behalf of the European Securitisation Forum and the European Covered Bond Dealers Association, we are pleased to introduce these timely seminars focusing on Spanish markets. Conveniently held during two evenings at Madrid's famous Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles, both seminars will cover key issues, including:
- What are the key variables to consider when buying Spanish securitisations or cedulas?
- Which specific Spanish transactions or asset classes offer more relative value after the credit crunch?
- How we can improve market liquidity?
More than 15 speakers are confirmed, and the programme is online.
For more information, contact:
Martha Hammond
mhammond@sifma.org
+44 (0) 207 743 9327
Speakers being confirmed! -- ESF/ECBDA Spanish Securitisation & Covered Bonds Seminars -- 11 and 12 November at Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles in Madrid
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
On behalf of the European Securitisation Forum and the European Covered Bond Dealers Association, we are pleased to introduce these timely seminars focusing on Spanish markets. Conveniently held during two evenings at Madrid's famous Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles, both seminars will cover key issues, including:
- What are the key variables to consider when buying Spanish securitisations or cedulas?
- Which specific Spanish transactions or asset classes offer more relative value after the credit crunch?
- How we can improve market liquidity?
More than 15 speakers are confirmed, and the programme is online.
For more information, contact:
Martha Hammond
mhammond@sifma.org
+44 (0) 207 743 9327
Register! -- 4th Annual European Government Bond Conference -- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY at Conrad Hotel in Brussels
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
The fourth-annual European Government Bond Conference is the ONLY event of its kind, bringing together 200 senior representatives from debt-management offices, central banks, regulators, primary dealers, investors, trading platforms and brokers from across Europe. Join us for the pre-conference networking reception, which is new for 2009 and will be held Thursday. See the full programme.
For more information, contact:
Michala Houlihan
mhoulihan@sifma.org
+44 20 7743 9337
Keynote speaker: Jörgen Holmquist, director general of internal market and services at European Central Bank -- SIFMA European Operations Conference -- TUESDAY at National Bank of Belgium in Brussels
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Don't miss SIFMA's NEW, high-level European Operations Conference, the perfect opportunity to take stock and refocus for 2010 and beyond. With all eyes focused on the post-trade environment, this event could not be more timely. It offers delegates first-hand information from key regulators and practitioners involved in critical decisions that would impact the industry.
For more information, contact:
Gosia Kulczycka
mkulczycka@sifma.org
+44 (0) 207 743 9345
Register! -- 4th Annual European Government Bond Conference -- 5 and 6 November at Conrad Hotel in Brussels
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
The fourth-annual European Government Bond Conference is the ONLY event of its kind, bringing together 200 senior representatives from debt-management offices, central banks, regulators, primary dealers, investors, trading platforms and brokers from across Europe. The event is scheduled on 5 and 6 November in Brussels. Join us for the pre-conference networking reception, which is new for 2009 and will be held on 5 November. See the full programme.
For more information, contact:
Michala Houlihan
mhoulihan@sifma.org
+44 20 7743 9337
Keynote speaker: Jörgen Holmquist, director general of internal market and services at European Central Bank -- SIFMA European Operations Conference -- 3 November at National Bank of Belgium in Brussels
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
Don't miss SIFMA's NEW, high-level European Operations Conference, the perfect opportunity to take stock and refocus for 2010 and beyond. With all eyes focused on the post-trade environment, this event could not be more timely. It offers delegates first-hand information from key regulators and practitioners involved in critical decisions that would impact the industry.
For more information, contact:
Gosia Kulczycka
mkulczycka@sifma.org
+44 (0) 207 743 9345
AFME -- A New Trade Body for Europe
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
As regulation of the financial markets takes on an increasingly global dimension, the London Investment Banking Association and the European operations of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association have joined forces to form the Association for Financial Markets in Europe. The former affiliates of SIFMA -- the European Covered Bond Dealers Association, the European High Yield Association, the European Primary Dealers Association, the European Securities Services Forum and the European Securitisation Forum -- will be integrated into AFME's business policy divisions.
Learn more.
Join us for a conversation with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at SIFMA's Annual Meeting -- TUESDAY at New York Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City
SIFMA Global SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
The theme of this year's annual meeting will focus on building a fresh foundation for investor confidence as well as economic stability and growth. Speakers scheduled to appear include Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase; Richard Ketchum, chairman and CEO of the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority; and Mary Schapiro, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Register now!
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