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ISSUE 37, February 2002


Events

The City Debate 2002

FOA Members and their guests gathered at the Mansion House on Monday 21 January for the City Debate 2002. This year’s Motion : “This House believes that regulation keeps reinventing itself to hide the inevitability of its failure” was eloquently proposed by Anthony Hilton, City Editor, The Evening Standard and Charles Flint QC. Arguing highly effectively the case against were Lord Fraser of Carmyllie and Theresa Villiers MEP ~ whose robust defence that, in order to remain effective and successful, regulation must continually reinvent itself succeeded in defeating the Motion. The debate was moderated by Michael Buerk, whose skilful management of both speakers and audience ensured a highly entertaining and informative occasion.

The resulting votes were as follows:

Pre-Debate
Post-Debate
For
Against
Undecided
For
Against
Undecided
60%
35%
5%
43%
56%
1%

The FOA remains particularly grateful to the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor for allowing the City Debate, which is in its seventh year, to be held at the Mansion House. The FOA also wishes to acknowledge all those who supported the City Debate in 2002, particularly our sponsors the London Clearing House and LIFFE.

Forthcoming Events

February 2002
19 Human Resources Forum - 2pm
26
Compliance Forum - 4pm

March 2002
14
Financial Regulation Forum - 4pm
19
Clearing and Settlement Forum - 10.30am
26 General Forum - 2.30pm

April 2002
23
Compliance Forum - 4pm

International Derivatives Week 2002 - 17 to 21 June

Conference and seminar packages, exhibition stands/ attendance and a range of high profile sponsorship opportunities are available during International Derivatives Week 2002. For further information please contact:

International Derivatives Week 2002 Events Information & Co-ordination including IDW Opening Reception:
Email FOA Public Affairs Office or call Lucy Johnson on +44 (0)20 7426 7255.

International Derivatives Week 2002 ~ at a glance:

Monday 18 June - Cocktail Reception marking the start of International Derivatives Week
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June - FIA/FOA International Derivatives Conference, Great Eastern Hotel, London EC2.
Tuesday 18 June - Gala Dinner - The Savoy, London WC2.
Thursday 20 June and Friday 21 June - FOW Derivatives Exhibition, The Barbican Centre, London EC2.
Friday 21 June - IDW Charity Party & Quiz