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Sponsors: Eurex, Liffe NYSE Euronext and LCH.Clearnet Steve Sparke and Anthony Belchambers had great pleasure in welcoming a distinguished audience to the thirteenth City Debate which has become established as one of the City's more entertaining, and intellectually stimulating, debating forums. During this time the Debate has become established as an informative and highly entertaining event, providing the City's wholesale financial services community with the opportunity of coming together each year to address an issue which has the potential to affect the current and future development of the industry. The theme for 2008 continued this tradition – with the Debate focusing on the whether short termism is the Achilles Heel of the market economy. The FOA welcomed an illustrious panel to argue both for and against the motion – “Short Termism is Bad for Business”. Will Hutton, Chief Executive, The Work Foundation and Terry Smith, Chief Executive, Tullett Prebon spoke in favour of the motion while Professor Ian Angell, London School of Economics and David Lascelles, Senior Fellow, Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation argued the contrary. The proceedings were skillfully managed by the Rt Hon Michael Portillo, who acted as Moderator for the second year running. All Guest speakers put forward some very compelling arguments but Professor Angell and David Lascelles proved the more persuasive and saw their percentage of the votes increase from 34% to an impressive 60% leaving them as the victors of the Debate. City Debate Results:
The FOA is grateful to The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor, Alderman David Lewis, and former Lord Mayors, for allowing the City Debate to take place at the Mansion House – the ‘home' of the Debate since its introduction in 1996. The City Debate could also not take place without the generosity of its sponsors and our grateful thanks go to Eurex, Liffe NYSE Euronext and LCH.Clearnet for their continued support. It has become a tradition of the Debate that a donation to charity is made from the proceeds from the evening. The nominated charity in 2008 is the Lord Mayor's Appeal – ‘Investing in Healthy Lives, Healthy Vision, Healthy Futures' Sharing Skills, Changing Lives' – which is supporting 2 charities. The Wellbeing of Women and ORBIS (a founding member of ‘Vision 2020 – the right to sight'). For further information or to register interest in the City Debate 2009 please contact Bernadette Connolly, Public Affairs Office by e-mail or on +44 20 7090 1334. |
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Forthcoming FOA Events
International Derivatives Week 2008 will take place from 9-13 June 2008. International Derivatives Week provides a major showcase for the derivatives industry in Europe and attracts participants from the world's leading financial centres as well as emerging markets. The week comprises the following main events: IDX 2008 We are pleased to announce that the FIA and FOA, in partnership with our member firms, will host International Derivatives Expo (IDX). New for 2008 – IDX comprises a tradeshow, which will run alongside the FIA/FOA International Derivatives Conference, which is now in its fifteenth year. IDX 2008 will include plenary sessions, workshops and keynote speakers. All of which take place during International Derivatives Week in London. For further information on this new, exciting development and an updated list of confirmed partners, sponsors, exhibitors and media partner click here . Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities Monday 9 June The FOA will host a “Welcoming” cocktail reception to mark the start of International Derivatives Week. Sponsor: Liffe NYSE Euronext International Derivatives Expo Gala Dinner in aid of CharityWednesday 11 June A welcome return to the IDW and International Derivatives Conference programme will be the traditional black-tie Gala Dinner – the proceeds from which will go to supporting Futures for Kids Futures for Kids has been set up by a group of individuals from the futures and options industry representing banks/brokers, exchanges, vendors, consultants etc. Its aim is to provide a fundraising vehicle through which this industry, collectively, can raise money to benefit charities working with children. Several events are already being planned for this year, including the Expo Gala Dinner. The foundation has selected three charities to represent diverse needs and geographical reach. • Demelza - providing hospice care children with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Kent, East Sussex and South London. • EveryChild – committed to protecting the rights of the world's most vulnerable and marginalized children across the world • HopeHIV - offering life, hope and opportunity to Africa's orphan generation Other events during the week include receptions, dinners and press briefings. To register interest for, or for further information on, any of the above events, please contact Bernadette Connolly by e-mail or on +44 20 7090 1334 Other Events.....
TradeTech is the world's largest industry forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major challenges facing the equity trading market. TradeTech will examine key issues such as the real impact of MiFID on the marketplace post implementation, the changing dynamics of the relationship between buy side and sell side and the new skill sets needed for today's marketplace and the future of execution. TradeTech 2008 will build on the success of the 2007 conference and will bring together 2000 participants from across the trading landscape. FOA DiscountComplimentary Places are available for FOA Byside Members. For Registration Details click here . All other FOA members are eligible for 10% discount. Please quote FOA10 when booking. For further information and registration details click here |
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