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About This Event
Introduction The Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI), which is affiliated to the Irish Banking Federation (IBF), is hosting its second annual conference in Dublin on Thursday 22 March 2012 in the Convention Centre, Dublin. The conference is Ireland's premier capital markets conference, focusing on the issues exercising the minds of market participants. The FIBI Conference brings together practitioners and stakeholders from the international and domestic Banking and Financial Services sector. With the financial crisis now in its fifth year, many significant challenges remain in the form of new regulation and continued uncertainty in the financial markets. However, opportunities continue to present and International banks in Ireland are at the forefront of developing new business models that adapt to the current international environment. Topics IFSC Activities and Challenges The past few years has been a period of change in the global economy. IFSC activity levels remain very strong with new business models being developed and continued interest in Ireland as a preferred location for business. The panel will discuss the latest developments at the IFSC and in other International Financial Centres. New Regulatory Landscape Never before has there been so much change in financial services regulation. Initiatives from the G20, Basel Committee, US and EU authorities are rewriting the rules for international banking with major legislative proposals being delivered throughout 2011 and 2012. International banks are facing increasing regulatory costs and operational challenges. The panel will discuss the developments at an Irish, EU and International level. Financial Markets – A Forward View The turbulence in financial markets is now a daily news story with funding and liquidity issues topping the agenda. Hear from leading practitioners on how global banks are managing the challenges presented by the evolving crisis within the financial markets. Speakers Conference Chair: Richard Curran, Deputy Editor, Sunday Business Post. Confirmed Speakers to date include: - Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny. T.D.
- Tom Young, Chairman, FIBI and Managing Director, BNY Mellon International Bank;
- John Bruton, President, IFSC Ireland;
- Michael Mainelli, CEO Z/yen
- Barry O'Leary, Chief Executive, IDA Ireland;
- Sharon Bowles MEP, Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
- Shane O'Neill, Head of Wholesale and Retail Banking, Central Bank
- John Johnston, Chief Risk Officer, Bank of New York Mellon EMEA
- Michael Ridley, Managing Director, JP Morgan Securities
- Naeem Ahmad, Joint CEO, Alvarez & Marsal
Audience The conference will be of interest to: Gold Sponsor 
IDA Ireland is the Irish Governement agency with responsibility for securing new investment from global companies across a range of sectors including Financial Services, ICT and Life Sciences. It also encourages existing investors to expand and develop their business in Ireland. At present, IDA manages a total portfolio of more than 900 companies employing over 130,000 people. The International Financial Services Division is responsible for the marketing of the international financial services sector in Ireland and is the primary point of contact for companies wishing to establish a financial services operation in Ireland. The current portfolio includes more than 200 companies undertaking a range of front, middle and back office activities. The division has three main business lines - Global Banking & Payments, Global Investment Management and Global Insurance. Silver Sponsor  Eversheds is one of the largest full service law firms in the world with 47 offices in 28 jurisdictions spanning Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and South Africa. Our Irish office is based in the heart of Dublin's commercial district. Our practice focuses on supporting the business growth and expansion of our clients. We advise indigenous owner-managed companies as well as domestic, international and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and public organisations.
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Further Information For further information, please contact Lisa Shevlin or Eleanor Doherty at events@ibf.ie or on 01-671 5311.
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