Symexco will host the first international high level financial conference supported by Iraq’s Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq on 27-28 September 2012 in London. The aim of the event is to create dialogue and support the Iraqi Government in its attempt to create a world-class financial system in Iraq. Our audience will include delegates from Iraq’s Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, leading investment banks, private equity and hedge funds, multilateral institutions, export credit agencies, insurance companies and private/commercial banks; they will be joining us for a thought-provoking debate and discussion on the future of Iraq’s banking and financial services sector.
WHY IRAQ FINANCE?
Iraq is fast-growing and promises to be one of the most developing markets in the world.Iraq is actively moving to an open free-market economy and the regeneration of the country’s financial services is seen as a precursor to the reconstruction of the country as a whole.Country’s current financial system is antiquated and many investment opportunities are available for its improvement.
Following the announcement of large industrial, power and infrastructure projects this improvement is now more needed than ever before.
This is why the new Investment Law currently being passed by the Iraqi Government will give Iraqis and foreign investors equal shares in investment projects and allow them to complete transactions in and out of the country relatively unhindered.
Iraq Finance 2012 understands the country’s potent and recognises the changing global financial climate and the new opportunities that are attracting a whole new set of investors into Iraq.
If you have business aspirations towards this challenging but lucrative market Iraq Finance will create a dialogue that will help secure returns in challenging market conditions.
KEY OBJECTIVES
• To discuss opportunities for regenerating the banking and financial services industry in Iraq.
• To examine the issues relating to mobilising investment and project financing for the Iraqi private and public sectors.
• To examine the state of corporate financing in Iraq and the sources for equity, short-term and long-term debt financing for the Iraqi private sector.
• To introduce the current state of banking and finance in Iraq to international investors.
• To promote collaboration between Iraqi Ministers, Deputies, Advisors, CBI officials, heads of government, Director Generals, senior parliamentarians, and financial experts with their international counterparts.
• To develop a comprehensive assessment of the Iraqi banking and financial services industry and address needs for reform and investment.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
• How to create a sustainable financial system in Iraq? Mapping out the road to success.
• Enforcing regulations and creating a legal framework.
• How to mobilise investment and project financing for public and private sectors
• Corporate financing and the sources for equity-how to provide short-term and long-term debt financing for the private sector.
Iraq is fast-growing and promises to be one of the most developing markets in the world.Iraq is actively moving to an open free-market economy and the regeneration of the country’s financial services is seen as a precursor to the reconstruction of the country as a whole.Country’s current financial system is antiquated and many investment opportunities are available for its improvement.
Following the announcement of large industrial, power and infrastructure projects this improvement is now more needed than ever before.
This is why the new Investment Law currently being passed by the Iraqi Government will give Iraqis and foreign investors equal shares in investment projects and allow them to complete transactions in and out of the country relatively unhindered.
Iraq Finance 2012 understands the country’s potent and recognises the changing global financial climate and the new opportunities that are attracting a whole new set of investors into Iraq.
If you have business aspirations towards this challenging but lucrative market Iraq Finance will create a dialogue that will help secure returns in challenging market conditions.
KEY OBJECTIVES
• To discuss opportunities for regenerating the banking and financial services industry in Iraq.
• To examine the issues relating to mobilising investment and project financing for the Iraqi private and public sectors.
• To examine the state of corporate financing in Iraq and the sources for equity, short-term and long-term debt financing for the Iraqi private sector.
• To introduce the current state of banking and finance in Iraq to international investors.
• To promote collaboration between Iraqi Ministers, Deputies, Advisors, CBI officials, heads of government, Director Generals, senior parliamentarians, and financial experts with their international counterparts.
• To develop a comprehensive assessment of the Iraqi banking and financial services industry and address needs for reform and investment.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
• How to create a sustainable financial system in Iraq? Mapping out the road to success.
• Enforcing regulations and creating a legal framework.
• How to mobilise investment and project financing for public and private sectors
• Corporate financing and the sources for equity-how to provide short-term and long-term debt financing for the private sector.
The Aim
Iraq Finance 2012 will facilitate constructive dialogue and exchanges between all the key players to rebuild a world-class banking and financial services industry in Iraq.
The Objectives
- To discuss opportunities for regenerating the banking and financial services industry in Iraq.
- To examine the issues relating to mobilising investment and project financing for the Iraqi private and public sectors.
- To examine the state of corporate financing in Iraq and the sources for equity, short-term and long-term debt financing for the Iraqi private secor.
- To introduce the current state of banking and finance in Iraq to international investors.
- To promote collaboration between Iraqi Ministers, Deputies, Advisors, CBI officials, heads of government, Director Generals, senior parliamentarians, and financial experts with their international counterparts.
- To develop a comprehensive assessment of the Iraqi banking and financial services industry and address needs for reform and investment.
CONFIRMED ATTENDEES
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Key Topics
Investment banking Insurance Project and corporate finance Leasing Capital Markets Money Markets Consumer Finance Payments and Technology Development Finance Export Finance Private Equity Hedge Funds |
