Pre-Congress Workshops – Wednesday, May 14, 2008
8.00-9.00
Workshop Registration
9.00-12.00
Workshop 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of Microfinance as an Investment Opportunity for the Capital Markets
If you are just starting to get to grips with capital markets and microfinance, than this is the workshop for you. In this exclusive opportunity, dedicated to maximizing your understanding of the industry, you will be able to chart the changing nature of this industry from pure philanthropy to commercialization to a structured and sustainable business model. Hear inside information on how microfinance supports the “double bottom line” of investment – financial and social returns!
Featuring:
Sébastien Duquet
Managing Director, PlaNet Finance
April Rinne
Director of Venture Development, Unitus
Shannjit Singh
Capital Management and Advisory Center, Grameen Foundation
12.00-1.00
Lunch for workshop attendees
1.00-4.00
Workshop 2: Protection Against Foreign Exchange Risk
This workshop is designed for investors and fund managers from MIVs that are concerned with the multitude of issues surrounding local currency lending and the use of hedging instruments to protect against foreign exchange risk. Learn about a unique mechanism for protecting against currency risk and how to prepare your fund for more capital while enabling smoother operations and greater local currency lending.
Led by:
Bernadette Blom
Founding Partner, Corporate Connect
Zachary Pessin
CEO, Distributed Capital
Co-Presenter:
Nico Mensink
Manager, Risk Services, FMO
4.00
End of pre-congress workshops
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