Welcome to Iraq Finance 2015
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(Thank You Hue for sending)
After an eventful year that has seen international oil prices fall 50% and security challenges growing throughout the Middle East, Iraq’s economy is proving to be remarkably resilient.
In spite of a need to concentrate on defence and security, projects continue to gather momentum especially in the key oil and gas sectors designed to double crude output and create new natural gas industries. The government is planning to issue $11 billion in domestic and international bonds to cover the state budget deficit.
The country’s new government is facing up to long awaited structural and administrative reforms which, as they are implemented, will reveal the immense investment potential in an economy poised for expansion.
Iraq Finance 2015 is the most influential, and best attended, annual event in the region to take place on banking and finance in Iraq.
This is a pivotal moment to focus on Iraq’s strategies to sustain economic progress and develop new financing opportunities. Following two highly successful previous events, Iraq Finance 2015 will once again provide a unique platform for delegates to network, debate and engage on the reforms and investments needed across Iraq’s financial sector.
Organized for the first time in Beirut at the heart of the Levant region, the event will take place at the historic and prestigious Phoenicia Hotel, part of the Inter Continental Group. Within easy flying time of Baghdad and other capitals in the Middle East, the conference is certain to draw leading figures from the world of finance and business in the region and beyond.
Connecting Iraq with global decision makers, this is an event too important to miss. Under the Patronage of H.E Ali al-Allaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Iraq Finance 2015 will gather in a way that no other event can, key Iraqi officials, more than 300 investors, global corporate leaders, bankers, finance and legal professionals, and the most influential personalities on the banking sector in the region.
Source
(Thank You Hue for sending)
After an eventful year that has seen international oil prices fall 50% and security challenges growing throughout the Middle East, Iraq’s economy is proving to be remarkably resilient.
In spite of a need to concentrate on defence and security, projects continue to gather momentum especially in the key oil and gas sectors designed to double crude output and create new natural gas industries. The government is planning to issue $11 billion in domestic and international bonds to cover the state budget deficit.
The country’s new government is facing up to long awaited structural and administrative reforms which, as they are implemented, will reveal the immense investment potential in an economy poised for expansion.
Iraq Finance 2015 is the most influential, and best attended, annual event in the region to take place on banking and finance in Iraq.
This is a pivotal moment to focus on Iraq’s strategies to sustain economic progress and develop new financing opportunities. Following two highly successful previous events, Iraq Finance 2015 will once again provide a unique platform for delegates to network, debate and engage on the reforms and investments needed across Iraq’s financial sector.
Organized for the first time in Beirut at the heart of the Levant region, the event will take place at the historic and prestigious Phoenicia Hotel, part of the Inter Continental Group. Within easy flying time of Baghdad and other capitals in the Middle East, the conference is certain to draw leading figures from the world of finance and business in the region and beyond.
Connecting Iraq with global decision makers, this is an event too important to miss. Under the Patronage of H.E Ali al-Allaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Iraq Finance 2015 will gather in a way that no other event can, key Iraqi officials, more than 300 investors, global corporate leaders, bankers, finance and legal professionals, and the most influential personalities on the banking sector in the region.
The Opportunity
Hear from the highest ranking Iraqi officials
Iraq’s banking and financial industry, risks and opportunities
Network at a high level
Discover new business niches
Seal deals with top decision makers
Keynote speakers of Iraq Finance 2015 included
Highlights
Why to attend
Hear from the highest delegation of Iraqi Officials
Examine the state of Iraq’s banking sector
Network and deal-making opportunities with top-decisions makers
Discuss sources and structures of finance
Attend the biggest annual event on banking and finance in Iraq
Benefit from exclusive keynote speakers
What's new for 2015
After failing to agree on a federal budget for 2014, Iraq’s Cabinet has finally approved and submitted its 2015 budget to parliament with an announcement to enact austerity plans.
Oil Exports hits a record average of 3.187 million bpd helped by the splitting of output into two grades, Basra Heavy and Basra Light. That would make Basrah Heavy the third-biggest freely traded crude stream in the Mideast Gulf.
About the event
In two major events on Finance and Banking in Iraq in 2012 and 2014 we have gathered Iraq’s leading government authorities and more than 300 attendees to share insights and vision on the future of Iraq’s banking and financial industry.
With an unrivalled attendance of Iraqi Officials, Iraq Finance 2015 aims to address opportunities and challenges, promote open and candid dialogue and creates a platform where all stakeholders can network, exchange opinions source deals and make key contacts.
Testimonials of Iraq Finance 2014
“Great networking opportunity. Great opportunity to gain insight into the financial status and conditions for growth in Iraq.”Jonathan Gordon, CFO, Shell Iraq
Measuring Progress
At the end of Iraq Finance 2014 in Dubai, the conference made a number of recommendations, the latest conference, attended by the most senior figures in the Iraq financial sector, will be in a unique position to assess progress on reform of the financial and legislative environment.
Moves toward creation of a national investment development fund to support major strategic projects will also be assessed.
The new government is committed to moving ahead with reorienting Iraq from a state-owned system to a market-led economy and creating an environment for the private sector to move forward. Conference can focus on where the real opportunities are emerging for foreign direct investment in sectors such as healthcare and real estate development for example.
Substantial investment is being made in new information and communication technologies and software development to integrate the banking system with best global practice. There are many opportunities for leading technology vendors as Iraq builds the foundations of a modern banking industry on a par with the best in the region. Iraq Finance 2015 provides the high level contacts to development business and start the process to winning contracts.
http://iraqfinance.symexco.com/index.php/conference/about-the-event
Why Attend?
Benefits of attending
Understand Iraq’s financial and banking needs and the major opportunities for investment and partnership.
Hear what reforms have been carried out since 2014 to boost project lending and kick-start consumer finance.
Gain direct exposure to senior representatives from several government organisations including the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Iraq, National Investment Commission.
Identify projects that require immediate financing, and mechanisms for developing specific risk allocations to suit circumstances on the ground in Iraq.
Hear regional experts and C-level executives present their long and short term financing strategies for Iraq.
Key topics
Financing Iraq’s infrastructure and energy projects: discussing source of finance and the availability of funding.
Global leaders entering Iraq- how will investment banking giants Citi, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered alter the financing landscape?
Strategies of the CBI and other Iraqi government organisations for Iraq’s banking and financial services industry.
Setting the scene for future IPOs: what precedent does the Asiacell listing give for future listings? What incentives are required to encourage Iraqi companies to list on the Exchange?
Financing opportunities for the private sector: sources and availability of consumer finance.
Reforms needed for Iraq’s banks and updates on the restructuring of Rasheed and Rafidain.
http://iraqfinance.symexco.com/index.php/why-attend
SPEAKERS
Source
Hear from the highest ranking Iraqi officials
Iraq’s banking and financial industry, risks and opportunities
Network at a high level
Discover new business niches
Seal deals with top decision makers
Keynote speakers of Iraq Finance 2015 included
Highlights
Why to attend
Hear from the highest delegation of Iraqi Officials
Examine the state of Iraq’s banking sector
Network and deal-making opportunities with top-decisions makers
Discuss sources and structures of finance
Attend the biggest annual event on banking and finance in Iraq
Benefit from exclusive keynote speakers
What's new for 2015
After failing to agree on a federal budget for 2014, Iraq’s Cabinet has finally approved and submitted its 2015 budget to parliament with an announcement to enact austerity plans.
Oil Exports hits a record average of 3.187 million bpd helped by the splitting of output into two grades, Basra Heavy and Basra Light. That would make Basrah Heavy the third-biggest freely traded crude stream in the Mideast Gulf.
About the event
In two major events on Finance and Banking in Iraq in 2012 and 2014 we have gathered Iraq’s leading government authorities and more than 300 attendees to share insights and vision on the future of Iraq’s banking and financial industry.
With an unrivalled attendance of Iraqi Officials, Iraq Finance 2015 aims to address opportunities and challenges, promote open and candid dialogue and creates a platform where all stakeholders can network, exchange opinions source deals and make key contacts.
Testimonials of Iraq Finance 2014
“Great networking opportunity. Great opportunity to gain insight into the financial status and conditions for growth in Iraq.”Jonathan Gordon, CFO, Shell Iraq
Measuring Progress
At the end of Iraq Finance 2014 in Dubai, the conference made a number of recommendations, the latest conference, attended by the most senior figures in the Iraq financial sector, will be in a unique position to assess progress on reform of the financial and legislative environment.
Moves toward creation of a national investment development fund to support major strategic projects will also be assessed.
The new government is committed to moving ahead with reorienting Iraq from a state-owned system to a market-led economy and creating an environment for the private sector to move forward. Conference can focus on where the real opportunities are emerging for foreign direct investment in sectors such as healthcare and real estate development for example.
Substantial investment is being made in new information and communication technologies and software development to integrate the banking system with best global practice. There are many opportunities for leading technology vendors as Iraq builds the foundations of a modern banking industry on a par with the best in the region. Iraq Finance 2015 provides the high level contacts to development business and start the process to winning contracts.
http://iraqfinance.symexco.com/index.php/conference/about-the-event
Why Attend?
Benefits of attending
Understand Iraq’s financial and banking needs and the major opportunities for investment and partnership.
Hear what reforms have been carried out since 2014 to boost project lending and kick-start consumer finance.
Gain direct exposure to senior representatives from several government organisations including the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Iraq, National Investment Commission.
Identify projects that require immediate financing, and mechanisms for developing specific risk allocations to suit circumstances on the ground in Iraq.
Hear regional experts and C-level executives present their long and short term financing strategies for Iraq.
Key topics
Financing Iraq’s infrastructure and energy projects: discussing source of finance and the availability of funding.
Global leaders entering Iraq- how will investment banking giants Citi, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered alter the financing landscape?
Strategies of the CBI and other Iraqi government organisations for Iraq’s banking and financial services industry.
Setting the scene for future IPOs: what precedent does the Asiacell listing give for future listings? What incentives are required to encourage Iraqi companies to list on the Exchange?
Financing opportunities for the private sector: sources and availability of consumer finance.
Reforms needed for Iraq’s banks and updates on the restructuring of Rasheed and Rafidain.
http://iraqfinance.symexco.com/index.php/why-attend
SPEAKERS
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