IBSS 2008 AGENDA 13 - 24 July, 2008

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13 July (Sunday)
Arrival and Registration
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Welcome Speech and Introduction of IBSS
DAY 1: 14 July (Monday): Sailing into Asia
  • Welcome to IBSS 2008 and Programme Overview
  • Hong Kong - Gateway to China and the Financial Hub of Asia
  • Integrated Financial Services: Is this the Mega-Trend?
  • The Financial Landscape of Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea
  • The Development of China's Banking Industry
Welcome Gala Dinner at Kowloon Shangri-La
DAY 2: 15 July (Tuesday): The Emerging Markets and Trends
  • Asia and Emerging Markets: The Macro Overview
  • Local Bank vs. Global Bank: The Right Approach to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge
  • New Kids on the Block: The Emerging Markets
  • Workshop: Identifying New Markets: Geographic and Products Considerations
International Networking Opportunity to meet with over 500 Delegates from mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau
DAY 3: 16 July (Wednesday): Taking the Fast Track to Asia
  • The Changing Roles of Hong Kong
  • How Can Foreign Institutions tap the Asian Growing Asset Management and Wealth Management Markets through Partnership?
  • Renminbi Bonds: What's Next?
  • The Developments of the Asian Bond Markets
  • The Blue Ocean of New Banking and Financial Services
  • Workshop: Find The Blue Ocean In Your Business
Dinner & Visit to The Peak
DAY 4: 17 July (Thursday): Enter the Dragon
  • Regulatory and Policy Updates on China Banking Industry
  • QDII and QFII - The Challenges and Opportunities
  • How Foreign Institutions Operate in China and Asia?
  • The New Balance of Power: Are EURO and Renminbi Taking the Spotlight?
  • Zooming in Opportunities for Private Equities in the Greater China Region
  • Workshop: New Markets Penetrations: Are you ready?
DAY 5: 18 July (Friday): Operation & Compliance
  • The Changing Shape of Regulations and Supervisory Regimes
  • Beyond Basel II
  • Panel Discussion: Compliance and Reporting - The Emergence of Convergence
  • Islamic Finance: The New Oasis?
  • Strategic Technology Investments and Avoiding Financial Myopia
  • Site Visit: - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange
    - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority
    - Bloomberg Financial News TV
Dancing Night
DAY 6: 19 July (Saturday): Marketing and Leadership
  • Global Branding and Marketing Trend in Banking and Financial Services
  • From Loyalty Programme to Cross Selling Opportunities
  • Managing Multicultural Workforce and Adapting Local Practices
  • Understanding the Hierarchy - Do You Know Who You are Talking To?
  • Workshop: Effective Marketing and Cross-Selling
20 July (Sunday): Excursion Trip to Macau
DAY 7: 21 July (Monday): Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Have You Overestimated the Robustness of Your Risk Management Infrastructure?
  • Reputational Risk Management
  • IT Investments and Governance
  • Workshop: Do You Know Your Next Challenges?
  • Banking Simulation Studies
Seafood Dinner
DAY 8: 22 July (Tuesday): Corporate Banking
  • New Solutions For Old Issues: Trade Services, Payment and Treasury
  • Mortgage Finance: Lessons Learnt from the Subprime Crisis
  • Maximizing Cross-Selling Capabilities
  • Banking Simulation Studies
DAY 9: 23 July (Wednesday): Know Your Customers
  • Creation of Innovative Value and Services to Unlock New Demand
  • Panel Discussion: What Are on The Asian Clients' Wish List?
  • What's New in Corporate Banking?
  • Workshop: - Unlocking Customer Demands
    - Where to Find New Products and Services
HKIB 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner at InterContinental Hotel
DAY 10: 24 July (Thursday): Ready To Go
  • You Have the Vision to Grow. But Is Your Crew Ready?
  • Staff Retention and Succession Planning
  • Closing Remarks: Sailing in the Blue Ocean
  • Workshop: Drawing the Complete Strategic Plan
Optional Study Tour to Shanghai to meet with Local Financial Institutions
24-26 July

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