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 (extra fee applies)

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