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Assess ETFs and Indexing as an alternative to alpha driven strategies
ETF and Indexing Investments MENA 2008 is the first independent conference in the MENA region to address key strategies and opportunities for investors – in the most liquid market in the world.  
  • The first comprehensive ETF and Indexing conference in the MENA region
  • Learn directly from investors about their experiences, challenges and successes through a series of interactive presentations, panels and roundtable discussions
  • Understand the regulatory landscape surrounding ETF and Index development in MENA
  • Meet and network with MENA’s leading ETF and Indexing investors,issuers, regulators, exchanges, market makers, fund managers and brokers 

Understand and capitalise on ETF and Indexing developments within MENA and beyond

The amount of money flowing into ETFs and Indexes continues to grow exponentially, with experts predicting its development into a $2 trillion industry by 2011.

The high liquidity, flexibility, low fees, favourable tax implications and the exposure to hard to reach sectors that ETFs and Indexes can provide are exactly what investor’s demand in this current market environment, with many now allocating a significant portion of their portfolios to ETFs and Index funds.

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Meet regional decision makers

As these passive instruments continue to outperform their active counterparts there is no doubt that more and more investors from the region will be looking towards these alternatives.

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Key speakers include:
Deborah Fuhr
Managing Director and Global Head of ETF Research and Implementation Strategy
Barclays Global Investors

Dr. Fabio Scacciavillani
Director Microeconomics & Statistics
Dubai International Financial Centre Authority

Brian Wesbury
Chief Economist
First Trust Advisors LP

Jaekyu Bae
CIO of Index and Alternative Investment Strategy
Samsung Investments

Dr. Jason Hsu
Managing Director, Research and Investment Management
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Rehan Syed
Head of Portfolio Management
ABN AMRO Private Bank Middle East
Sulaiman T. Al-Abduljader
Vice President
Coast Investment and Development Company
 
Majid Dawood
CEO
Yassar

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The Terrapinn difference!

  • Real case studies presented by CEOs.
  • PowerPoint actively discouraged. Interaction and humour encouraged.
  • Q&A sessions a formal part of proceedings.
  • Panel sessions creating a talk show rather than a lecture.
  • Round tables that facilitate brainstorming.
  • Buffet lunches that make networking happen.
  • Speed networking enabling everyone to meet everyone.resenters and panellists will be specially selected industry leaders and experts that will share their vision and practical strategies.  
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Matthew Wallhead